Fans of shootingandfloating, take note, becauseGunbrellahas a launch date. The latest from Doinksoft is set for August 06, 2025 on Nintendo Switch and PC. Described as a “gritty side-scrolling adventure,”Gunbrellacertainly looks the part in the new release date trailer.
Okay, it’s actually somehow kind of cute, too? Maybe it’s the music, or maybe it’s the monster that looks like a berserk Tetsuo from the climax ofAkira. Whatever horrors your woodsman ends up facing, there’s one constant that remains. He’ll do so with a gun that is also an umbrella, and that’s that.
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The titular firearm isn’t just about shooting, gliding, and dashing; it can also be used for close-quarters combat. There aren’t many enemies I’ve seen so far that I’d like to get close to, but I don’t think we’ll have much of a say in the matter.If you’re keen on seeing how this one plays for yourself, a demo is available on both platforms.
Those who pre-order will get a free copy of 2019’s best entry in the cat-in-armored-mech sub-genre,Gato Roboto.The black and white side-scroller is one of those games you’re able to beat in a single sitting if you’re up for it, and it’s worth playing. It’s simple enough, but it looks likeGunbrellais aiming for something on a much larger scale.
Publisher Devolver Digital is on a roll when it comes to things mixed with guns. The wildly differentWizard with a Gunlaunchesjust one month after this one.
