Guts 'n Grunts: Retro-Inspired Action Platformer Review
Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action platformer game by Cascadia Games LLC, drawing inspiration from classic 80s and 90s titles like Contra and Turrican. Set in a dystopian future controlled by the Technate, where intelligent pigs are engineered for food, the game offers a blend of traditional run-and-gun gameplay with a quirky narrative.
Retro revolution: Play as Rudy Hammon, a rebel boar on a mission to overthrow the Technate and liberate his kind. Navigate through levels filled with mutants, robots, and scientists, utilizing swimming, shooting, and rolling mechanics. Discover power-ups and upgrades while enjoying the vibrant pixel art and contemporary graphics, accompanied by a chiptune-meets-modern soundtrack. Despite its strengths, some players may find pacing issues that affect gameplay immersion.