The steampunk fantasy genre has always been a fascinating concept with its cast-iron constructions, gear driven gadgets and just a touch of the occult to make it all work. With this in mind Namco have released Garters & Ghouls (GnG), a twin stick shooter that features a zombie-killing undead babe.
GnG may play like a twin-stick shooter, but it feels like an action RPG as you grind your way between areas collecting power-ups and cash to upgrade your character. The controls are standard for a twin stick shooter, with the left analogue controlling movement and the right stick controlling your firing direction. Movement is responsive, but the firing can be twitchy, deciding to fire before you've had a chance to aim correctly.
The world of GnG is decidedly Steampunk, from its overt occultism to its pairing of classic 19th century style with futuristic steam-powered technology. The artwork is dark and uses 3D images rendered down in 2D to give the world more depth. There's plenty to get through with a large story campaign and an endless mode to keep you busy.
Garters & Ghouls is frighteningly addictive despite any problems you might have with it. The gameplay is simple, but professionally executed and with added downloadable content there's plenty to enjoy. This is definitely a must try game for anyone after a more action oriented experience in their gameplay.
Description
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Included in the "Thirty must-have games for the iPhone and iPod touch".
www.loopinsight.com/2009/12/01/thirty-must-have-games-for-the-iphone-or-ipod-touch/
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• All new Survival Mode with random level generation for limitless replayability
• 5 new Survival Mode Achievements
• Play through on Easy, Medium or Hard difficulty setting
• Multiple profiles for saving progress
• iPhone 3GS ONLY Compass enabled gameplay
• Revamped weapon inventory – touch to cycle through available weapons
• New intro cinematic
• Multiple bug fixes
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Brian Crecente @ Kotaku: “…quite a bit of fun and frighteningly addictive.”
Jeff Scott @ 148 apps: “has done something that most games of this genre haven’t, it’s held my attention. I’m not sure what that says about the game or me, but it has interested me. Could be the garter belts.”
Tracy Erickson @ Pocket Gamer: “It's heaven meets Hello! magazine in this saucy twin stick shooter.”
Arn Kim @ touchArcade: “…wrapped in a pretty extensive story and with a progressive level design.”
BRONZE AWARD from Pocket Gamer!- "Clever story, eye-catching visuals, creative weapons, and a suite of upgrades.”
The Loop - “One of the 30 must have games”
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Arise to the strange and twisted world of Garters & Ghouls, the newest action adventure franchise from Namco! Control and command the not-too-dead Marie Dupois in her summons to battle the minions of The Thrum and horrors beyond description! Unearth archaic weapons of death, destruction, and massively mind-blowing power-ups! Share your achievements with your friends through Facebook Connect.
- Over 25 levels of action packed gameplay!
- Immersive and compelling storyline!
- Devastating weapons and mind-blowing power-ups!
- Downloadable content!
- Share in-game achievements on your Facebook page.
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CHECK OUT THESE OTHER COOL NAMCO GAMES:
- Mr. Driller
- Solitaire: Deck of Cods
- Worst-Case Scenario
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We recommend that you update your device to the latest iOS version before playing. We also recommend that you close the game before downloading the update. To do so, double-tap the home button to display the recent apps bar. Press and hold the Namco application icon until a red minus appears, then tap the minus sign to close the application.
What's New in Version 1.2.0
• Localized for the following languages:
o French
o Italian
o German
o Spanish
o Japanese
• Multiple bug fixes.
• Additional enhancements.
