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Mighty Gunvolt
By Inti Creates, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Vita
- Nintendo 3DS
What it is
Mighty Gunvolt is a 2D action platformer from Inti Creates, styled as a nod to late-1980s side-scrollers. Players move through stages using one of three characters: Gunvolt from Azure Striker GUNVOLT, Ekoro from the GalGun series or Beck from Mighty No. 9. Each character has distinct skills, encouraging different approaches to the stages. The levels end with boss encounters, and defeating a boss completes the stage. The game is described as having simple controls and colorful graphics, with more complexity than its retro presentation may suggest. Its listed platforms are Windows, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS; the Steam release is for Windows and dated September 29, 2015. Steam features include single-player, achievements, partial controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three playable characters with unique skills
- 2D side-scrolling stages
- Boss encounter ends each stage
- Steam Cloud and achievements
- Partial rather than full controller support
- Listed for Windows, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a compact-feeling side-scrolling action game with several playable characters and stage-ending bosses. Fans of the three characters’ associated series may also be drawn to its crossover cast.
Mighty Gunvolt pairs retro-style side-scrolling with three characters whose distinct skills offer different ways to tackle stages. Its straightforward stage-and-boss structure is the core of the experience.
