Bang Bang Barrage is a fun, fast-paced game that, while limited in its demo, offers an incredibly satisfying and engaging experience. You play as a blob trying to survive a dangerous sea while fighting off Cthulhu’s minions. This shooter features both singleplayer and multiplayer modes, with a unique recoil-based mechanic that allows you to blast enemies and navigate the map.
The gameplay is straightforward, enemies spawn continuously, and your goal is to destroy them. As time passes, more challenging enemies appear, from hands rising out of the water to foes on boats. Eventually, you can upgrade your character by unlocking new weapons and skills. These upgrades are interesting and fun to choose from, though they require in-game currency (crystals), which you earn by defeating enemies. Additionally, enemies drop healing items, ensuring you don’t die too quickly.
While most of the game takes place on the same ocean setting, the developers introduced a clever twist to keep things fresh, your screen changes in chaotic ways. From pixelation to blurriness or wild color shifts, these effects are designed to distract and challenge you. Although some may find these screen effects a bit annoying, Bang Bang Barrage handles them well, and they add a unique layer of difficulty without making the game unplayable.
If you’d rather not play alone, the multiplayer mode offers plenty of fun. Single-player also works flawlessly, and the more you play, the more skins you unlock for your blob. These skins come with perks that strengthen your character, either with buffs or debuffs, making it easier to handle the growing swarm of enemies. It seemed like Bang Bang Barrage didn’t have an ending.
Since the game relies on a recoil-based mechanic, you’ll need to manage your weapon reloads carefully. You play primarily with the mouse, and if you shoot before your weapon is fully reloaded, the meter resets, forcing you to wait longer. Timing your shots is key, not just for fighting enemies but also for moving your boat across the map, which requires skillful maneuvering.
One of the game’s strengths is its replayability, though the demo doesn’t fully showcase this. While some skills were available to test, much of the content was locked, leaving me wanting more. It would have been nice to experience more of what Bang Bang Barrage has to offer. Still, this simple yet charming game should definitely be on your radar if you enjoy shooters. It’s easy to pick up, not overly complicated, and has a quirky appeal that sets it apart from other games in the genre.
You can find Bang Bang Barrage on Steam.
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