This meant that the player was forced to approach every task with creativity as much as fast reflexes. Few would offer direct attacks, with their effects ranging from wormholes to consuming the environment with every shot. Many would carry various ammunition types or even weapons the player could later unlock for themselves.
Presenting its environment on a 2D top-down plane, it would throw wave upon wave of enemies at the player. The benefits of one life would ultimately vary over to the next, allowing players the chance to progress even as they failed.Įnter the Gungeon's retro stylings allowed players to face hordes of enemies at once. Health benefits, weapons damage, gun types and even NPCs could all be found. While the player would inevitably fall to attrition, they nevertheless could earn upgrades to keep going. As such, almost all of its mechanics hinged upon repeatedly dying while still progressing. On your way, you must fight through its guardians and prove your skills.ĭodge Roll clearly knew that its players would keep coming back again and again. Set on a distant planet, you play as one of four adventurers sent to recover a legendary weapon. A rare example of a bullet hell rogue-like, Dodge Roll's Enter the Gungeon was an ambitious attempt to blend two difficult genres while still making them accessible to broad audiences.
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