Gunpoint
I'm not sure why I bought Gunpoint. Something in the reviews must have made me think it was a hidden gem. Actually it combines some of my least favorite genres.
Stealth
Gunpoint is barely a stealth game. Most of the missions give you plenty of time to think, and guards are more of a puzzle element than a stealthy focus. You don't watch patterns to time. You don't disguise yourself. You don't hide bodies.
Platformer
Some reviews call Gunpoint a platformer. I don't agree with this. A platformer has a lot of action and dexterity controls. Gunpoint has some of this but not very much.
Puzzler
Gunpoint is best described as a puzzle game. You must determine which switches unlock what gizmos and how to trigger other whatsits. As a puzzler, Gunpoint is acceptable. Not great, but for a simple game, it does the job.
Should You Buy It?
Probably not. It's cheap, so you won't waste money. However, I don't feel it's worth the time. For a good turn-based stealth game, I'd recommend Invisible Inc. For a good action/stealth/puzzle game, you might try Heat Signature.
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