Exit the Gungeon

Exit the Gungeon

March 17, 2020

ActionAdventureArcadePlatformer Nintendo SwitchPC

Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge …

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Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"While Exit the Gungeon may be incredibly punishing, it may also be more inviting to new players than Enter has ever been. Returning fans, on the other hand, will have a grasp of the base mechanics, but will be far …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2020
60.0 /100

"Although it often feels like luck dictates your success, Exit the Gungeon still boasts tight gameplay and a quirky fun-filled aesthetic."

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Alexandra Amariei Serial Gamer Italia Mar 2020
66.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"I would say that Exit the Gungeon is a fun game but also quite tough, so do not immediately lose heart in this bullet hell, especially if roguelikes are a genre that you like and do for you."

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

55.0

"Exit the Gungeon has maintained the same degree of challenge since it was launched, in which skill and good luck are still the main ingredients for the player to triumph. Small additions introduced by the Hello to Arms update, such …"

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Andreas Salmen Worth Playing Mar 2020
72.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Exit the Gungeon is a lot of fun to play, especially if you liked Enter the Gungeon."

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Andrew Stretch TechRaptor Mar 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

45.0

"While it certainly is a new game in the "Gungeon" series, Exit the Gungeon lacks the uniqueness that procedural generation can give a game. If you&s;re a big fan of the original then chances are you&s;ll still very much enjoy …"

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Brett Posner-Ferdman Push Square Mar 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

71.0

"The lack of accessibility and alienation of new players makes the experience more frustrating than it should be. For lovers of the original, Exit the Gungeon comes with an easy recommendation. However, for those new to the series, it may …"

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Clayton Cyre COGconnected Mar 2020
71.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

73.0

"While I still prefer the original because of the overall size of rooms, I’m impressed with what Dodge Roll did with this sequel."

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Dan Twohig PlayStation Universe Mar 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"A sufficiently wacky and charismatic follow up experience to Enter The Gungeon and an enjoyable roguelite game. Regrettably, due to a number of flaws, it can&s;t be appraised as the sequel fans would have hoped for. Exit The Gungeon probably …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Mar 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Those expecting the quality and polish of its predecessor will be disappointed with Exit the Gungeon. It&s;s too visually clustered and the new mechanics can be more frustrating than fun. Still, for a short burst of rogue-like goodness, you could …"

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Dean James Multiplayer First Mar 2020
70.0 /100

"Now with much more precise controls than its original release on iOS, Exit the Gungeon is a solid spin-off to Dodge Roll&s;s indie darling that can often be a little too frustrating for its own good."

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Dylan Burns Player2.net.au Mar 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

25.0

"“Exit the Gungeon is an enjoyable distraction that serves as a spin-off to the more welcoming Enter the Gungeon. The random weaponry and tighter quarters often makes this more about luck than skill, which will grind against some players.”"

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Eliot Lefebvre Gamer Escape Mar 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"I found myself looking at a pile of things that seemed like they would be fun, like there was a fun game under everything else, but the whole thing needed another few passes at the design stage to actually get …"

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João Canelo Echo Boomer Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Exit the Gungeon it&s;s a simple and very satisfied experience."

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Jon Mundy Nintendo Life Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Enter The Gungeon die-hards will be instantly familiar with the weird and wonderful world presented by Exit The Gungeon, but they might be taken aback by the shift in gameplay. This is a finely honed action-platformer that adds a new …"

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60.0 /100

"Exit the Gungeon is neither as sharp nor as complete as it could be, but its foundation is so strong that it can be great fun regardless."

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Joseph Siemsen Marooners&s; Rock Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Exit the Gungeon is a really fun follow up to the original."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"While I&s;m not as massive a fan of Enter the Gungeon as some are (given the choice I&s;d typically pick Nuclear Throne, but I get why Gungeon is popular) I have a great deal of respect for it and easily …"

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Kenny McKee Hey Poor Player Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"Let’s end by setting the record straight, because I’ve seen enough comments about this game already that I feel it necessary; Exit the Gungeon is not Enter the Gungeon. It literally says that it’s a “small, spin-off” in the Steam …"

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Konstantinos Kalkanis Enternity.gr Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"Those who are coming into contact with Gungeon for the first time, will definitely find many reasons to make them want to return to the game."

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Lucas Moura Hu3br Mar 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

10.0

"Singlecore and Dodge Rol goes one step further to break the barriers of what is or what isn’t considered a roguelike / lite. And, while Exit the Gungeon might feel a little cramped at times, it packs as much punch …"

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Marino Puntorieri Spaziogames Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"Exit the Gungeon is a good game with roguelike and shooter features, realized in a inspirate bidimensional setting. Dodge Roll created a title challenging enough to give hours of fun in front of the display."

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Morgan Truder GGRecon Mar 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"Exit the Gungeon is a refreshing next step for the franchise. The smaller scale comes with certain drawbacks, but it&s;s nonetheless a worthwhile experience, even if it&s;s not to the same standard as the original."

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Nathan Lynch Seasoned Gaming Mar 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The game is definitely recommended if you were a fan of Enter the Gungeon or rogue-lites in general, but there are better options if you’ve never played a game from the genre before."

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Nic Vargus IGN Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Exit the Gungeon&s;s random gun-switching can be frustrating but it&s;s also a chaotic challenge that makes each run fun."

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Is it another Enter the Gungeon? No, it isn&s;t. But as a quick arcade romp, it&s;s a blast. It shows that even when shifting genres, Dodge Roll knows how to craft a good roguelike and keep players wanting to punish …"

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Paul Broussard VGChartz Mar 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Elevator going nowhere fast."

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50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Exit the Gungeon does a charming job at taking the original&s;s core gameplay loop, and flipping it on its head, but the follow up is more glorified mini-game than it is spin-off. The controls are mechanically tight, and the emphasis …"

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Sara Boardman Games Xtreme Mar 2020
100.0 /100

"Devolver Digital seems to always bring the goods to the table, and I&s;m pleased to report that Exit The Gungeon is no different! A pixel roguelite shooter that peppers in a heavy bit of bullet hell, this title will do …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

42.0

"Exit the Gungeon isn’t a sequel, nor does it pretend to be. I still find 2016’s Enter the Gungeon to be a fuller experience, with more depth and variety. Exit the Gungeon is not a game you should ignore. This …"

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Seb Hawden Rapid Reviews UK Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"When I first heard about the change of formula for this sequel I did question it. However, what we have is something that is familiar yet fresh. Exit the Gungeon streamlines a lot of the great gameplay from the first …"

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Sophie Halliday ZTGD Mar 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

65.0

"Exit the Gungeon is ultimately neither a good bullet hell game, nor a particularly fun experience. All in all, it’s a pretty bite size offering that lacks the variety one would expect from a full PC title."

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