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As lightning-wielding Gunvolt, tag enemies before zapping groups, platform through hazards, and battle Sumeragi’s powered adepts.
Released 28 Aug 2015
Tag Enemies, Chain-Zap
Hover Across Hazards
Chain-Kill Enemy Groups
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
Developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · Published by INTI CREATES CO., LTD.





Play as Gunvolt, a young man who can create and control lightning, as he takes on the Sumeragi Group and its powerful adepts in a series of missions.
Mark enemies with shots from Gunvolt’s sidearm, then send electricity through the targets to damage them together. Use his lightning abilities to hover over hazardous terrain while moving through side-scrolling stages and facing bosses.
Build Kudos by defeating multiple enemies at once, and try to maintain the score through a stage without taking damage. Collect materials and equip gear to adjust Gunvolt’s abilities; replay missions for challenges or try Speedrun Mode with its preset settings. Lumen may revive Gunvolt after a defeat and boost his power.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its tag-and-zap combat, which rewards planning and chaining enemy takedowns, along with its boss fights, music, and pixel art. Some also enjoy returning to missions to improve scores, though high ranks can be demanding. Other reviews criticize the story’s clarity, repetitive stages, and PC controls or presentation.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 25 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |