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Is Son of a Gun worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Twin-stick shooter fans who want a single-player campaign
- Action players who like choosing among varied gun classes and grenade types
- Players who enjoy fighting varied enemy groups and boss encounters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find its intense, bullet-heavy combat a poor match.
- Those looking for multiplayer sessions or cooperative play may find the single-player campaign too limited in scope.
- Players who prefer realistic settings may not enjoy its mix of zombies, robots, monsters, and space ghosts.
Our take on Son of a Gun
Rather than centering on one weapon or a fixed combat approach, the game lets players choose among 7 weapon classes and several grenade types. Its campaign also mixes combat with objectives such as opening gates and downloading data, alongside a time-bending device.
What is Son of a Gun?
Son of a Gun is a top-down twin-stick shooter about an interplanetary mercenary sent to fight enemies on distant planets.
Select one of 6 characters and progress through a single-player campaign, upgrading the chosen mercenary along the way. Weapons span 7 classes, including pistols, shotguns, rifles, plasma guns, sniper rifles, and rocket launchers; grenades come in several types. Combat encounters include more than 20 enemy types and 8 bosses with distinct mechanics. Planetary areas have different environments and objectives, such as reaching a target, opening base gates, downloading data, or surviving an attack. A time-bending device offers another option against large enemy groups, while explosive barrels and environmental hazards can also be used in combat.
How Son of a Gun plays
- 01Seven weapon classes
- The arsenal ranges from pistols and shotguns to plasma guns, sniper rifles, and rocket launchers.
- 02Six playable mercenaries
- Choose a character and upgrade them while progressing through the campaign.
- 03Time-bending device
- Use the prototype device as a combat option against overwhelming enemy groups.
- 04Varied campaign objectives
- Planetary missions include reaching target areas, opening gates, downloading data, and holding out against enemy attacks.
- 05Boss encounters
- The campaign includes 8 large bosses with distinct mechanics.
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Son of a Gun: platforms & release
Is Son of a Gun worth it?
It is worth it if: twin-stick shooter fans who want a single-player campaign. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find its intense, bullet-heavy combat a poor match.
Where can I download Son of a Gun?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Son of a Gun's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Son of a Gun on?
Windows only.
