Wild Guns Reloaded

About Wild Guns Reloaded

Wild Guns Reloaded is a high-octane arcade shooter that throws you into chaotic gunfights across vibrant, cartoonish levels. Developed by Tengo Project and published by Natsume Inc. in 2016, it’s a remastered update of the 2004 original. The game follows Annie, a bounty hunter tracking down the Kid gang with help from new characters like Doris and a robotic dog named Bullet. Available on PS4, PC, and Switch, it blends single-player story missions with co-op and competitive multiplayer modes. Think fast-paced action with over-the-top weapons and destructible environments. It’s for players who crave simple, zany shooting fun without deep strategy.

Gameplay

You control Annie or a customizable character in stages filled with enemies to mow down. Movement is tight, with double-jumps and wall slides letting you dodge. Combat revolves around rapid fire, aiming for headshots for extra points, and using the sentry drone for cover. Single-player campaigns feature boss fights and platforming challenges, while multiplayer includes deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture-the-flag. Each session feels like a blur of explosions and respawns, average matches last 10, 15 minutes. The upgraded visuals pop, but the core loop stays simple: shoot, move, repeat. Co-op is the highlight, letting friends tag team objectives or dominate servers in online modes.

What Players Think

Critics gave it a 77 on Metacritic and 79.1 on IGDB, with 8 critic reviews. Community vibes are mixed but upbeat: 62% rate it 8/10 or higher, while 28% find it repetitive. Average playtime is 8 hours, with 30 achievements and a 11.4% average unlock rate. The rarest achievement, "Gunslinger," requires a 1v10 win in multiplayer and is unlocked by just 1.7% of players. Players praise the accessibility and chaotic fun but note the lack of depth. One user wrote, “It’s exactly what I want from a couch co-op shooter, no brain required.” Others admit the single-player sags after 5 hours. The multiplayer remains fresh for competitive play but declines in popularity over time.

PlayPile's Take

Wild Guns Reloaded is a mid-tier price pick for arcade shooter fans who prioritize speed and simplicity. It offers 30 achievements, but most will stick to the 10 core unlocks (33% of total). The game thrives in co-op or quick multiplayer bursts but feels short for solo play. If you enjoy blasting through colorful levels with friends and don’t mind a shallow story, it’s worth the cost. For competitive players chasing the "Gunslinger" challenge, it’s a niche but rewarding grind. Not a masterpiece, but a solid, underappreciated party shooter.

Storyline

"Annie has tracked down the famed bounty hunter Clint to get revenge on the Kid gang."