Gunpoint
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About Gunpoint
Gunpoint dropped on June 3, 2013 from developer Suspicious Developments as a sharp indie stealth puzzle game. You play a freelance spy who infiltrates high security buildings to steal data for clients. The title launched first on PC before reaching Linux and Mac systems. It mixes strategy with platforming elements to create a unique heist experience where the environment itself is your biggest tool. You do not run and gun here. Instead you manipulate wiring grids to turn guards against each other or open paths through walls. This 2013 release remains a standout title for players who prefer brains over bullets when solving complex level designs.
Gameplay
Your main tool is the Crosslink device which lets you see every wire connecting cameras, lights, and traps. You spend most of your time in pause mode clicking and dragging lines to reroute power. A typical session involves spotting a guard patrol route, then wiring a light switch to a trapdoor so the enemy falls when they cross a specific spot. You can connect sensors to alarms or send turrets firing at friendly targets by simply swapping connections. The mouse controls feel precise for this grid based interaction. Each level acts as a self contained puzzle where you must figure out how to bypass security without triggering the red alert screen. You explore rooms freely but movement requires careful planning around active enemies and cameras.
What Players Think
Critics and players have been very kind to this title over the years. Metacritic holds it at 83 out of 100 while IGDB lists an average score of 85.3 based on 117 ratings. The community seems to enjoy the clever mechanics since 34.5% of players unlock achievements on average. Only 4.90% have managed the rare "Works Both Ways" achievement which suggests some puzzles stump even experienced solvers. People spend a good amount of time here solving these intricate scenarios rather than rushing through. The mood remains positive with users praising the logical consistency of the puzzle design. It feels like a game that respects your intelligence and offers a challenge that sticks in your memory long after you finish the last level.
PlayPile's Take
Gunpoint is worth playing if you like logic puzzles disguised as stealth action. The current lowest price of 3.99 dollars on Humble Store makes it an absolute steal for the amount of content provided. You will spend most of your time staring at wiring diagrams and tweaking connections to succeed. The 42 available achievements offer a good reason to replay levels you thought were solved perfectly. This is not a game for those who want fast reflexes or big explosions. It demands patience and creative thinking to overcome obstacles without alerting the authorities. If you enjoy solving complex mechanical problems then this indie gem delivers exactly what it promises without any filler content.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
85.3
RAWG Rating
4.0
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