{{Short description|2015 free-to-play action video game}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}{{Infobox video game | title = Guns Up! | image = Guns Up! cover.jpg | developer = [[San Diego Studio]]<br>Valkyrie Entertainment<br>[[NHN Entertainment Corporation|NHN Bigfoot]]<small> (mobile)</small> | publisher = [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]<br>[[NHN Entertainment Corporation|NHN Entertainment]]<small> (mobile)</small> | platforms = [[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[Windows]]<br>[[Android (operating system)|Android]]<br>[[iOS]] | released = {{Unbulleted list|'''PlayStation 4'''|December 5, 2015|'''Windows'''|February 5, 2018|'''Android, iOS'''|April 1, 2022}} | genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[strategy video game|strategy]] | modes = [[Multiplayer]] }}

'''''Guns Up!''''' (stylized as '''''GUNS UP!''''') is a [[free-to-play]] action [[Strategy video game|strategy game]] developed by [[San Diego Studio]] and Valkyrie Entertainment and published by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] for the [[PlayStation 4]]. It was originally released on December 5, 2015. A [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] port was later released on February 5, 2018, through [[Steam (service)|Steam]]. A mobile port licensed by Sony for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] developed and published by [[NHN Entertainment Corporation|NHN Bigfoot]] with Valkyrie's involvement was released on April 1, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Derrick |first=Connor |title=Guns Up!, the military strategy game, launches globally for iOS and Android |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/guns-up-mobile/global-release/ |access-date=2022-08-29 |website=www.pocketgamer.com |date=April 2022 |language=en |archive-date=2022-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829085917/https://www.pocketgamer.com/guns-up-mobile/global-release/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

It received mixed reception from critics, who commended its accessibility but criticized its lack of complexity and [[microtransaction]]s.

Online services for the game was planned to be terminated on April 14, 2023, rendering the game unplayable; however, due to overwhelming support from the gaming community, the shutdown was postponed until December 14, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-24 |title=Guns Up Servers Shut Down in 2023 Making Game Unplayable |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/10/24/guns-up-servers-shut-down-2023-game-unplayable/ |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=PlayStation LifeStyle |archive-date=2022-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227204050/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/10/24/guns-up-servers-shut-down-2023-game-unplayable/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PS4 Exclusive No Longer Available to Buy or Play After Shut Down |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/ps4-playstation-4-game-exclusive-guns-up/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Gaming |language=en}}</ref> The mobile port was not affected.

==Gameplay== The game tasks players with creating an impenetrable base and an army to attack the bases of other players.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-guns-up--328188.phtml|author=Dean Takahashi|title=Review: Guns Up!|website=Destructoid|access-date=2017-08-07|archive-date=2016-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813144257/https://www.destructoid.com/review-guns-up--328188.phtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The player must use munitions, the in-game currency, to do this, which is earned by attacking other players' bases.<ref name=":0"/> The multiplayer is asynchronous in that players cannot defend their bases, only direct their troops in capturing other bases.<ref name=":0" /> The player can randomly unlock special attacks on the field and from support cards.<ref name=":0"/>

There is the option to spend real currency to buy in-game gold, which can unlock special soldiers much faster, as well as customize the player's army and soldiers.<ref name=":0"/> In battle, the player loses if their transport truck is destroyed.

==Reception== {{Video game reviews | MC = PS4: 54/100<ref name="MC_PS4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/guns-up/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=GUNS UP! for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2017-08-07 |archive-date=2017-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924141028/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/guns-up! |url-status=live }}</ref> }}

The game received mixed reception, with the aggregate score being 54/100 on [[Metacritic]] based on 13 reviews.<ref name="MC_PS4" /> C.J. Andriessen of ''[[Destructoid]]'' rated the game 25/100, calling the game "repetitive, tedious" and "digital Ambien", and stated that the game was "un-fun" without spending money on microtransactions to increase the XP gained, but also said that the microtransactions made the game too easy.<ref name=":0" /> Dean Takahashi of ''[[VentureBeat|GamesBeat]]'' rated the game 70/100, finding it "fun and replayable", but criticizing the "slow network response".<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/12/14/guns-up-serves-up-simple-and-fun-cartoon-warfare-with-a-slow-network/|title=Guns Up! brings the casual nature of Clash of Clans to the console — with lag. Lots of lag|date=2015-12-14|website=VentureBeat|access-date=2017-08-07|archive-date=2017-07-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727145512/https://venturebeat.com/2015/12/14/guns-up-serves-up-simple-and-fun-cartoon-warfare-with-a-slow-network/|url-status=live}}</ref> He compared it to ''[[Clash of Clans]]'' and said that it had the potential to bridge the gap between mobile and console games if the network was more reliable.<ref name=":1" /> Ben Tarrant of ''Playstation Lifestyle'' gave the game a score of 75 out of 100 stating "Guns Up! is devilishly addictive" and, "leaving you with a constant desire to progress and improve both your settlement and your garrison of units".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/12/13/guns-up-review-tactical-troopers-ps4/#/slide/1 |title=Guns Up! Review – Tactical Troopers (PS4) |last=Tarrant |first=Ben |date=2015-12-15 |website=Playstation Lifestyle |access-date=2020-06-25 |archive-date=2020-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627091916/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/12/13/guns-up-review-tactical-troopers-ps4/#/slide/1 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Official PlayStation Magazine UK'' rated the game 40/100, saying that it felt "soulless" and that it was "a mobile freemium game in poor disguise".<ref>{{cite book|title=Official PlayStation Magazine UK|date=February 2016|pages=122}}</ref>

''[[IGN]]'' nominated ''Guns Up!'' for "Best Strategy Game" at [[E3]] 2014 <ref>{{cite web |date=2014-06-12 |title=IGN's Best of E3 2014 Awards |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/12/igns-best-of-e3-2014-awards/ |access-date=2020-06-25 |website=IGN |archive-date=2020-06-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627100905/https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/12/igns-best-of-e3-2014-awards |url-status=live }}</ref>

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