Molly and the Gunmids

About

Molly and the Gunmids is a shooter and adventure game with a rough-around-the-edges charm. You blast enemies while navigating a bizarre mix of environments from cluttered rooms to a floating solar system. The controls feel loose but responsive and the gameplay leans into its messy energy. You'll fight a giant sun demon while also interacting with crude hand-drawn objects that pop up like a digital junkyard. The game's most talked about moments come from its sound design and art style. A jarring noise that loops during combat became a meme among players for its equal parts annoyance and dark humor. The visuals resemble crayon doodles with some frames clearly drawn by a toddler. Despite its low polish the game earned 88/100 on OpenCritic and 82% on Metacritic with critics praising its bold weirdness. Many fans compare the experience to playing a particularly strange dream.