Amazing stuff! Gatlin' is a game that really does give you flash vibes, both in difficulty and... difficulty! (and art!) Difficult and painful to play, but inmense relief once you get past that one pesky stage that you are stuck on! Absolutely recommend if you enjoy suffering! (but enjoy the payoff of said suffering!)
Gatlin'
- Release Date:
- Sep 16, 2020
- Developer:
- dotcopycat
- Publisher:
- dotcopycat, Pyrebug Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

- Loads of levels!
- Strange, yet oddly charming, boss fights!
- A unique, physics-based way of movement.
- Quirky humor and jokes. Is this a plus? I honestly don't know.
- It's a hard game. Both a pro and a con!
- STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS TO PROVE YOUR TERRIBLE TENDENCY TO BE A COMPLETIONIST!

Gatlin' is a physics-based platforming bullet hell where you are the bullet hell! Fling your way across dozens of levels with your trusty gatling gun of doom. Try your best not to die, but believe me, you are going to be dying.

You live, you die, you live again. In Gatlin', your main methods of problem solving are your eyes and learning from your mistakes. Upon dying, you are sent back to the start of the level to run through it again until you do it right.
I hear you asking, "What causes me to die?" That is an oddly-morbid question, but a question I will answer nonetheless. You'll die to classical art, you'll die to spikes, you'll die to weird demented clones, and you'll die to tears. By the way, that last thing is both figurative and literal.

The boss fights in Gatlin' are sentient bullet hells gone rogue. Fear not! They have patterns and tricks that you will likely get accustomed to.
Each boss also reveals c r i s p y lore and each boss harbors an unforgettable personality - so that's pretty neat I guess.

The endgame of Gatlin' is a distinctive twist on the existing gameplay. After the conclusion of the main story, level modifiers are unlocked. Want levels to be more difficult? We've got you covered. Imagine Hell itself. Good work. Now imagine Hell without gravity and now every surface is covered in soap. Get the picture?
Does Hell not sound appealing enough for you? Understandable, everyone's a critic. Instead, we offer a wide array of eccentric and ever-expanding levels, worlds, and challenges to partake in.

Gatlin' was and will always be designed with all types of player in mind. If you wish to go slow or fast, the level design panders to all. That said, we highly encourage speedrunning.
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User Reviews
If there was a game that I could think of off the top of my head, that made me scream 'AWESOME SAUCE!!!', it would definitely be Gatlin'. From what I've played so far, the gameplay is REALLY fast paced, but there are mechanics, for example, if you wanted to switch (between the 4) guns at any opportunity you want, that can change not only the pace of the game, but the gameplay as a whole and even REPLAYABILITY, making it even awesome-er according to your playstyle. The difficulty is not the easiest, but it is still good for one who wants to look for level-based challenges with tons of unique gimmicks thrown into it, especially since I've already encountered more than a few levels that are extremely FUN because of the brilliant, but not over-complicated level design, and the bosses are super awesome too! For some segments, I've seen humor used in the game in the witty but hilarious way, and it's really fun to read whatever dialogue the (couple of) characters which I've encountered so far...
gameplay is perfect but a bit lacking in other areas. otherwise great game
This is like the Dark Souls of Fancy Pant Adventure.
hard but really fun, tdtntor is better (this is much harder) 5/5 yelp review.
Game's fun and also gives me pain to beat those levels.
i'm PISSED, great game
this game is fun but i'm bad at it 10/10
This is an awesome game that is really challenging, but clearly had a lot of thought put into it. It's great for speedrunning, and my friends and I have raced each other a couple times and had a blast. It does take a bit to get into, but is certainly worth it.
this game makes me want to throw my computer out a window. 10/10
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB
- Storage: 290 MB available space
- Additional Notes: All of this has been generally tested; however there may be some exceptions.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2+ GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Go above and beyond, go below and another rhyme here. Gatlin' will work on most if not all setups.
FAQ
How much does Gatlin' cost?
Gatlin' costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Gatlin'?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB Storage: 290 MB available space Additional Notes: All of this has been generally tested; however there may be some exceptions. Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2+ GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: Go above and beyond, go below and another rhyme here. Gatlin' will work on most if not all setups.
What platforms is Gatlin' available on?
Gatlin' is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Gatlin' worth buying?
Gatlin' has 92% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was Gatlin' released?
Gatlin' was released on Sep 16, 2020.
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