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Review of Mothergunship on Xbox One

by Chucky Chucky photo Jul 2018
Cover image of Mothergunship on Xbox One
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Xbox One Xbox One logo
Released: 17 Jul 2018
Genre: First-person shooter, Bullet hell, Roguelike
Developer: Grip Digital, Terrible Posture Games
Publisher: Grip Digital

Introduction

Mothergunship lets you live out your boldest dreams of creating absurdly impractical weaponry to obliterate hordes of alien foes in various, kaleidoscopic worlds. Remember how your mom always said you could be anything? Well, no one ever said it had to make sense. Prepare for a take on the first-person shooter genre that embraces all the chaos that comes with the territory. Because nothing says 'we care' like guns that defy the laws of physics.

Gameplay

It's not just about loading your weapon and firing wildly like you're in the middle of a toddler's birthday party. Mothergunship introduces a unique crafting mechanic that allows players to create ridiculous guns from interchangeable parts. Want a rocket launcher attached to a laser beam that shoots rainbows? Go nuts! Need a gun that spits out tiny robots that explode? Say no more, chief. Level design is procedurally generated, which means every time you log in, there's a fresh chance to be blasted into a pixelated oblivion-but at least it'll be a different kind of oblivion. Players can take on massive alien monstrosities, dodge bullets like an action hero in training, and form co-op teams to clobber the over-caffeinated extraterrestrial overlords online. The enemies range from the menacing to the utterly absurd, ensuring a governing theme of insanity in every playthrough. Just remember, it's not a rage quit if you break your controller in style.

Graphics

Utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Mothergunship looks visually appealing in that 'this is probably what happens if you shove a kaleidoscope into a blender' kind of way. Colors pop like an overripe piñata, while the art style feels like it was designed by someone who had one too many sugar cubes. The environments are vibrant and chaotic, echoing the madness happening on-screen. Or maybe the developers just really loved stickers and flashy lights-either way, it's a treat for the eyes. You might not know what's happening half the time, but at least it's pretty to look at while you're being overwhelmed by projectiles.

Conclusion

To sum things up, Mothergunship isn't just a game; it's an experience that combines creativity with ludicrous action and chaos you can only find in a Saturday morning cartoon on steroids. While it may not set a new standard in the FPS genre, it offers enough originality and weirdness to keep you entertained. It's essentially a love letter to gamers who adore crafting, armaments, and utterly obliterating anything that breathes. With a moderate reception score of 7.5, it excels for those who appreciate madness over mediocrity. Just remember: in Mothergunship, the only thing larger than your arsenal is your potential to question your life choices while dodging fire-and that, my friends, is what gaming is all about.

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