Review: Mighty Gunvolt Burst (Nintendo 3DS)

Rating: 7.6
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · July 31, 2017

The game’s systems have been completely revamped and powered up with lots of new additions, including a deep character customisation system that lets you mould and shape your character into the ultimate hero that works best for you.

Pros:

Pixel art graphics.
108 Blocks download size.
Challenges- Games own achievements.
Re bindable controls.
HUD settings- What shows on screen and gauges.
Eight save slots.
Platformer game play in a 2D world.
Two characters- Gunvolt and Mighty Number 9’s Beck.
Levels can be played in any order.
Collection- Shows collected pixel stickers and modules.
Can see your best score and rank on each level.
Customise- Deep set of options using collected powers and abilities. You have a set limit but you can change things from bullet colour to speed, Method of fire and even bullet dissipation with loads more left to discover.
Test area to try out your new creations.
Auto saves regularly.
Solid responsive controls.
Big boss battles.
Health pick ups.
Generous checkpoints.
Difficult game.
Burst-Kill enemies and bosses up close to get a burst to do more damage but also rack up a unique combo adding extra points.
A lot of replay value.
Treasures- Hidden collectibles that can unlock new customise options.
Clever level design with multiple routes and hidden areas.
Cool effects in play from a silhouette graphic palette to water physics and ice.
Basic opening tutorial.
Fun to play.
Has a strong Mega man feel to it all.
Cracking soundtrack.

Cons:

No 3D implementation which feels like a let down as the levels would really pop.
To use food to replenish health requires you to pause and pick.
Difficult game.
No leaderboards.

The Numbers:

8/10

Graphics - 8/10
8/10

Sound - 8/10
7/10

Accessability - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10
8/10

Length - 8/10

7.6/10

Summary

This is my first Gunvolt game experience. To me its an alternative to the classic Megaman series. What I did appreciate though was how deep and fulfilling the customise feature was, It allowed me to tinker with everything leading to failures being nothing but my fault. The game is difficult but when you nail a level the satisfaction is unmatched. It looks gorgeous on the 3DS and plays really well. The difficulty may well put people off but dont let it, Its hard yes but it is is a lot of fun and some great moments await you.