# Guns Up!

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2015 free-to-play action video game

2015 video game

Guns Up! Developers San Diego Studio Valkyrie Entertainment NHN Bigfoot (mobile) Publishers Sony Computer Entertainment NHN Entertainment (mobile) Platforms PlayStation 4 Windows Android iOS Release PlayStation 4 December 5, 2015 Windows February 5, 2018 Android, iOS April 1, 2022 Genres Action, strategy Mode Multiplayer

***Guns Up!*** (stylized as ***GUNS UP!***) is a [free-to-play](/source/Free-to-play) action [strategy game](/source/Strategy_video_game) developed by [San Diego Studio](/source/San_Diego_Studio) and Valkyrie Entertainment and published by [Sony Computer Entertainment](/source/Sony_Computer_Entertainment) for the [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4). It was originally released on December 5, 2015. A [Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) port was later released on February 5, 2018, through [Steam](/source/Steam_(service)). A mobile port licensed by Sony for [iOS](/source/IOS) and [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)) developed and published by [NHN Bigfoot](/source/NHN_Entertainment_Corporation) with Valkyrie's involvement was released on April 1, 2022.[1]

It received mixed reception from critics, who commended its accessibility but criticized its lack of complexity and [microtransactions](/source/Microtransaction).

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.[2][3] 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.[4] The player must use munitions, the in-game currency, to do this, which is earned by attacking other players' bases.[4] The multiplayer is asynchronous in that players cannot defend their bases, only direct their troops in capturing other bases.[4] The player can randomly unlock special attacks on the field and from support cards.[4]

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.[4] In battle, the player loses if their transport truck is destroyed.

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic PS4: 54/100[5]

The game received mixed reception, with the aggregate score being 54/100 on [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic) based on 13 reviews.[5] C.J. Andriessen of *[Destructoid](/source/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.[4] Dean Takahashi of *[GamesBeat](/source/VentureBeat)* rated the game 70/100, finding it "fun and replayable", but criticizing the "slow network response".[6] He compared it to *[Clash of Clans](/source/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.[6] 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".[7] *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".[8]

*[IGN](/source/IGN)* nominated *Guns Up!* for "Best Strategy Game" at [E3](/source/E3) 2014 [9]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Derrick, Connor (April 2022). ["Guns Up!, the military strategy game, launches globally for iOS and Android"](https://www.pocketgamer.com/guns-up-mobile/global-release/). *www.pocketgamer.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220829085917/https://www.pocketgamer.com/guns-up-mobile/global-release/) from the original on August 29, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Guns Up Servers Shut Down in 2023 Making Game Unplayable"](https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/10/24/guns-up-servers-shut-down-2023-game-unplayable/). *PlayStation LifeStyle*. October 24, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221227204050/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/10/24/guns-up-servers-shut-down-2023-game-unplayable/) from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["PS4 Exclusive No Longer Available to Buy or Play After Shut Down"](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/ps4-playstation-4-game-exclusive-guns-up/). *Gaming*. Retrieved May 12, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_4-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:0_4-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-:0_4-5) Dean Takahashi. ["Review: Guns Up!"](https://www.destructoid.com/review-guns-up--328188.phtml). *Destructoid*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160813144257/https://www.destructoid.com/review-guns-up--328188.phtml) from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MC_PS4_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MC_PS4_5-1) ["GUNS UP! for PlayStation 4 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/guns-up/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170924141028/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/guns-up!) from the original on September 24, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_6-1) ["Guns Up! brings the casual nature of Clash of Clans to the console — with lag. Lots of lag"](https://venturebeat.com/2015/12/14/guns-up-serves-up-simple-and-fun-cartoon-warfare-with-a-slow-network/). *VentureBeat*. December 14, 2015. [Archived](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/) from the original on July 27, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Tarrant, Ben (December 15, 2015). ["Guns Up! Review – Tactical Troopers (PS4)"](https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/12/13/guns-up-review-tactical-troopers-ps4/#/slide/1). *Playstation Lifestyle*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200627091916/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/12/13/guns-up-review-tactical-troopers-ps4/#/slide/1) from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** *Official PlayStation Magazine UK*. February 2016. p. 122.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["IGN's Best of E3 2014 Awards"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/12/igns-best-of-e3-2014-awards/). *IGN*. June 12, 2014. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200627100905/https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/12/igns-best-of-e3-2014-awards) from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.

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