Raygun Gadabout
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About Raygun Gadabout
Raygun Gadabout is a colorful, fast-paced adventure game blending platforming, hack-and-slash combat, and puzzle-solving. Created by Quantum Duck Studio, it launched on PC and Linux in August 2025. You play a spacefaring hero armed with a raygun, fighting the Space Gopher Empire by battling pirates, making alien allies, and upgrading your ship. The game leans into retro arcade energy with modern polish, offering tight controls and whimsical sci-fi humor. Think side-scrolling brawls, environmental puzzles that require new abilities, and a story packed with quirky characters. It’s a short but punchy experience for fans of indie action games.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around platforming, combat, and exploration. You’ll jump, dash, and fire your raygun at waves of enemies, using dodge rolls and weapon upgrades to survive. Puzzles often require manipulating alien tech or combining abilities like gravitational beams and teleports. Each level ends with a boss fight, mixing pattern-based mechanics and quick reflexes. Your ship acts as a base for managing inventory, missions, and upgrades. Sessions typically last 15, 30 minutes, with a focus on fluid movement and combo-heavy combat. Controls are responsive but demand precision, especially in later stages with tighter platforming. The game rarely lets up, balancing action with light puzzle-solving to keep momentum going.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 89%, with 42% completing the main story (average playtime 14 hours). 58% of players describe it as “fun,” 31% as “relaxing,” and 11% as “frustrating.” Reviews praise punchy combat and clever puzzles (“A blast of chaotic fun”) but note inconsistent platforming difficulty (“Frustrating jumps in later levels”). Critics on Metacritic average a 76/100, calling it “a quirky but uneven indie gem.” Achievement completion sits at 78%, with 50 milestones tied to combat, exploration, and hidden collectibles. The game’s charm and retro vibe appeal to casual players, though its short length and difficulty spikes split opinions.
PlayPile's Take
Raygun Gadabout is worth playing for $29.99 if you enjoy arcadey beat ’em ups with puzzle elements. It’s not long (10, 15 hours for 100% completion), but the energetic combat and quirky world design make it a quick thrill. The 50 achievements add replay value, though some require precise platforming. Skip it if you dislike fast-paced action or expect deep storytelling. It’s a solid pick for indie fans with 30 minutes to spare, but don’t expect a marathon experience.
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