Gunbrella

Gunbrella is a noir-punk action-adventure video game developed by indie studio Doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital. The game is tentatively planned to release in 2023 for Windows and Nintendo Switch. The game follows a gruff woodsman on a quest for revenge, armed with the mysterious Gunbrella: a firearm that doubles as an umbrella. Gunbrella combines elements of both the shooter and platformer genres, while incorporating unique gameplay mechanics such as using an umbrella as the primary weapon and tool.

Gunbrella
Developer(s)Doinksoft
Publisher(s)Devolver Digital
Platform(s)
Release2023
Genre(s)Action-adventure, platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Gunbrella is set in a noir-punk 2D world that is dependent on a rapidly diminishing natural resource.[1] The gameplay centers around the use of a versatile weaponized umbrella, known as the "Gunbrella". Players take on the role of a mysterious protagonist who wields this unique tool to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and traverse various environments. The Gunbrella has three primary functions: shooting projectiles, blocking damage, and can be used to traverse ziplines and other terrains.[2] The game features a blend of a side-scrolling platformer with shooter mechanics.[3] Players will navigate through a series of levels on their journey, and as they investigate the origin of the Gunbrella they will encounter and interrogate cops, cultists, ghouls, and much more.[4] Resources like scrap and spare parts can be acquired for upgrades and ammunition throughout the mysterious journey.

Plot

Set in a dystopian steampunk world, players take on the roll of a gruff woodsman who is investigating the origins of the Gunbrella. The weapon has a special insignia on it but otherwise has no other identifying symbols. The protagonist sets their course for the nearest major city to inquire more about the weapon but instead finds himself in a local town that has been besieged by a rebel group. The woodsman finds himself unable to continue his journey since the blockades have halted train services out of the town.[5] Unable to leave, the woodsman begins to explore the secrecy's of the town and it's people as he begins his quest to uncover the mystifying origins of the Gunbrella.

Development

Gunbrella is developed by Doinksoft, an independent video game development studio based in Oregon.[6] Doinksoft has also created the titles Demon Throttle, Gato Roboto, and Devolver Bootleg, which are all published by Devolver Digital. Gunbrella was announced at the Nintendo Indie Showcase in May 2022 and is planned to release in 2023.[7]

References
  1. Williams, Leah J. (2022-10-13). "Gunbrella preview – A rain-soaked gothic Western to die for". GamesHub. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  2. published, Rich Stanton (2022-05-12). "Gunbrella seamlessly combines exactly the two items you'd think". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  3. "Stylish Sidescroller Gunbrella Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2023". GameSpot. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  4. "Gunbrella Announced by Gato Roboto Developer, Launches in 2023 for Switch and PC". GamingBolt. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  5. Years, Rew Has Been Writing About Video Games for Nearly Twenty; DarkStation, contributing to publications such as; Fun, Games Are; RPG's, the E.-mpire Ltd network He enjoys most genres but is always pulled back to classic; II, with his favorite games ever including Suikoden; Saga, Panzer Dragoon; though, Phantasy Star IV Don't worry; Too, He Thinks New Games Are Cool; Hades, with more recent favorites like (2022-09-29). "You Can Do Almost Anything With A Gunbrella". Hey Poor Player. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  6. "doinksoft". Gematsu. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  7. Hopley, Alex (2022-05-11). "New Devolver Digital Game Gunbrella Announced at Nintendo Indie Showcase". Game Rant. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
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