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A woodsman searches a noir-punk city for answers, using a shotgun-umbrella to fight enemies, cross hazards, and uncover clues.
Released 13 Sep 2023
Umbrella Gunfights
Deflect Incoming Shots
Glide And Dash
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
Developed by doinksoft · Published by Devolver Digital









You play a woodsman who enters an unfamiliar town seeking answers after his family is attacked. His search draws him into a grim city of ghouls, gangsters, cops, and cultists amid the fallout of a dwindling natural resource.
This side-scrolling action adventure combines shooting, platforming, and exploration. The Gunbrella fires at enemies and can block or deflect attacks; it also helps you dash, glide, and swing through environments. You investigate locations, talk with unusual residents, and take on optional quests.
Collect scrap and spare parts to trade for ammunition and weapon upgrades. As you move between areas, keep track of clues and revisit places as new leads emerge. Dialogue choices and side activities can affect some story outcomes.
In this review sample, players often praise the distinctive umbrella weapon and its movement, the detailed pixel art, and the game’s moody atmosphere and music. Some are drawn in by its characters and unfolding story. Others find the campaign short, dialogue-heavy, or unevenly paced, and describe the combat and bosses as repetitive or insufficiently challenging; opinions on the controls and story vary.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 18 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |