Necromunda: Hired Gun
Last updated: 2025-04-06
- Customizable weapons, abilities, and movement.
- Stunning and atmospheric level design.
- Numerous glitches and bugs.
- Unbalanced, bullet-spongey enemies.
- Repetitive gameplay and missions.
- Buy only on deep sale.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 770
- Helpful reviews
- 81%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 19%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 55%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 45%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1262
- Negative points
- 1734
- Gameplay points
- 363
- Perf. points
- 133
- Rec. points
- 629
- Misc points
- 134
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Customizable weapons, abilities, movement | The game offers a wide array of weapons, abilities, and customization options, allowing players to tailor their playstyle. Movement mechanics like grappling hooks, wall-running, and double jumps enhance the fast-paced action. Upgrading weapons, skills, and the character provides a satisfying sense of progression and power. | 69% |
| Stunning, atmospheric level design | The game excels in its environmental and level design, faithfully recreating the grim, industrial atmosphere of the Warhammer 40k universe, particularly the underhive of Necromunda. Reviewers praise the detailed and atmospheric environments, noting the sense of scale and the effective use of gothic architecture and gritty details. The environments are visually stunning and a highlight of the game. | 63% |
| Excellent graphics and art style | The game features impressive graphics and a distinct art style that captures the essence of the Warhammer 40k universe. The visuals are often described as stunning and graphically impressive, contributing significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere. The art direction is a major strength. | 54% |
| Good enemy and weapon variety | The game features a variety of enemies and weapons, with different ways to defeat them. The game allows you to handle situations in a variety of ways. The ability to continuously improve weapons and skills allows for adaptation to different combat styles. | 16% |
| Fitting, energetic metal soundtrack | The game features a well-suited metal soundtrack that enhances the action and atmosphere. Reviewers find the music energetic and fitting for the fast-paced combat. The sound design, including weapon effects, is also well-received. | 12% |
| Fun shooter in 40k universe | The game is a fun shooter in the Warhammer universe. The game is enjoyable for fans of the Necromunda corner of the 40k universe. The game is a horrifically wonderful depiction of the Warhammer 40k universe. | 11% |
| Customizable, helpful cyber-dog companion | The game features a customizable cyber-dog companion that assists in combat and can be petted. This companion adds a unique and endearing element to the gameplay experience. The dog's abilities and appearance can be upgraded. | 11% |