Gunbrella

Sometimes, a game title tells you everything you need to know about that game in just a word; Gunbrella is an amazing example of this. If you’ve ever had thoughts of becoming a lethal Mary Poppins, this is the game for you. The developers at Doinksoft have you playing as a quiet woodsman, decked out in a brown bowler hat and a long white scarf whose life has taken a tragic turn. At the beginning of the game, we see him out gathering mushrooms. In the distance, we see a wooden cabin covered in flames, this is our woodsman’s home. He runs there as fast as he can, and runs into the burning building. Alas, it’s too late to save his wife. She has been killed.

- Alana Dunitz

He will get revenge on the group or person responsible for ruining his life. But don't expect a traditional hero armed with a sword or superpowers. No, our woodsman wields a unique and visually striking weapon — the Gunbrella. It's a fusion of an umbrella and a firearm, a creation reminiscent of something you would see in one of the Kingsman movies. This unique tool not only packs firepower but also serves as a shield and a versatile means of mobility. It lets you reach heights no ordinary jump could reach, glide gracefully from high platforms, ride zip lines, and dash through both land and water, making you a formidable force when used with finesse — though it may take a few minutes of practice to become accustomed to.

You may think that the controls must be complicated since there are so many things that you can do. But I assure you that the controls in the game make sense, and they are very easy to learn. At the beginning of Gunbrella, there are signs posted everywhere that act as a tutorial teaching you all the different things that you can perform with this firearm-umbrella combo. The game also has a great sense of humour, begging you not to throw a grenade at a special machine to open a blocked path. Of course, I did the exact opposite and blew it up, but I needed that door open, and I didn’t see any other option.