| Gunbrella | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Doinksoft |
| Publisher(s) | Devolver Digital |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | September 13, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure,platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gunbrella is a neo-noiraction-adventurevideo game developed byindie studio Doinksoft and published byDevolver Digital. The game follows a gruff woodsman on a quest for revenge, armed with the mysteriousGunbrella: a firearm that doubles as an umbrella.Gunbrella combines elements of both the shooter and platformer genres, while incorporating unique gameplay mechanics such as using an umbrella as the primary weapon and tool.
Gunbrella was released on September 13, 2023, forWindows andNintendo Switch.[1]
Players take on the role of a mysterious protagonist who wields this unique tool to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and traverse various environments. The Gunbrella has three primary functions: shooting projectiles, blocking damage, and can be used to traverse ziplines and other terrains.[2] The game features a blend of aside-scrollingplatformer with shooter mechanics.[3] Players will navigate through a series of levels on their journey, and as they investigate the origin of the Gunbrella they will encounter and interrogate cops, cultists, ghouls, and much more.[4] Resources like scrap and spare parts can be acquired for upgrades and ammunition throughout the mysterious journey.
Set in a dystopian steampunk world, players play as a gruff woodsman who is investigating the origins of the Gunbrella. The weapon has a special insignia on it but otherwise has no other identifying symbols. The protagonist sets their course for the nearest major city to inquire more about the weapon but instead finds himself in a local town that has been besieged by a rebel group. The woodsman finds himself unable to continue his journey since the blockades have halted train services out of the town.[5] Unable to leave, the woodsman begins to explore the secrecy's of the town and its people as he begins his quest to uncover the mystifying origins of the Gunbrella.
Gunbrella is developed by Doinksoft, an independent video game development studio based inOregon.[6] Doinksoft has also created the titlesDemon Throttle,Gato Roboto, andDevolver Bootleg, which are all published byDevolver Digital.Gunbrella was announced at theNintendo Indie Showcase in May 2022 and was released on September 13, 2023.[7]