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In 1944, mobster Vinnie fights across wartime Europe in a comic-styled side-scrolling shooter with free-aim guns and acrobatic moves.
Released 02 Mar 2018
Aim Every Direction
Dodge-Roll Through Fire
Swap Guns Midfight
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Developed by Rogueside, Claeysbrothers · Published by Rogueside
Set in 1944, fifteen years after the Thugtown Massacre, the story follows mobster Vinnie Cannoli as old loose ends pull him into the European battlefields of World War II. He fights to uncover who is pursuing him and turning former allies into enemies.
Move through side-scrolling levels, shooting gangs, soldiers, zombies, and other foes. Aim in any direction, switch weapons with a weapon wheel, and use double jumps, kicks, jump-kicks, and dodge rolls to handle enemy attacks and navigate encounters.
The campaign moves through wartime environments and includes animated cutscenes, enemy waves, and boss fights. Explosive barrels and other scenery can be used against enemies, while doors, walls, cars, and crates offer opportunities for destructive attacks.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its responsive free-aim combat, added mobility, and varied weapons, along with its comic-book visuals and dark humor. Some also like its brisk campaign and boss fights. Many reviews, including from players who otherwise enjoyed the game, report that online co-op is unavailable; opinions also differ on the challenge and controls.
Welcome to the 1940’s. Europe is being torn apart by the war, the USA is preparing for battle and the mob does business as usual. Only this time they went too far, even for Vinnie’s standards.
Prepare yourself to go to war after you make a shocking discovery about what actually happened during the end-stage of the Thugtown Massacre from Guns, Gore & Cannoli 1.
"Just when you thought you were out, we’re pulling you back in!"
Story
1944, the war in Europe is entering its final stage. 15 years have passed since Vinnie survived the Thugtown Massacre. But now, some loose ends start crawling out of the past, dragging Vinnie as far as the European battlefield of World War 2. Find out who is chasing Vinnie around like a dog, turning all his friends into foes.
Key features:
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 continues the rich, engaging gangster story of the first game and includes all the fast paced action you’ve come to love, we made the best even better, with:
Upgraded character mobility
Vinnie has received a massive upgrade in his mobility features. 360 aiming, double jumping, kicking, jump-kicking, dodge rolls, somersaults, dual guns and a weapon wheel.
Campaign mode
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 features a full single or multiplayer campaign mode, packed with action, humor and animated cutscenes.
Rich environments
We pushed our artists to the limits to produce the best immersive, atmospheric backgrounds, smoothest animations, and coolest special effects, setting a new benchmark for 2D games. Look for opportunities to bring down walls, explode barrels, drop crates on top of enemies, blow up cars and even kick your enemies through doors. Enjoy watching the corpses of your enemies fly through the air like ragdolls after you blast them away with your rocket launcher.
Immersive world and period
Walk around in the European battlefields of World War 2. Every level of Guns, Gore & Cannoli breathes the 1940’s. Every inch of the game is like a picture straight from the second World War era. The cars, the furniture, the speakeasy clubs, the music, the propaganda posters, the streets and the weaponry reflect the turbulent time that the 1940’s were.
Humor
‘War is hell’ unless you are Vinnie Cannoli and you turn every problem into a cynical joke, blurting out one-liners and snappy comments after a nice, juicy kill. Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 will be a fun experience, not only to play but also to watch. Funny one-liners, screaming deaths, comical dialogs and hilarious enemies make you play this violent kill-simulator with a smirky grin on your face.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 20 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports a full campaign in single-player or multiplayer. Available information indicates co-op play locally and online, with support for up to 4 players. Reviews describe campaign play with friends both online and offline, and a lobby browser for online sessions. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer-specific mod features are mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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