GUNS UP!

Strategy· Free to Play· Tower Defense· Base Building

Released Feb 2018 · delisted

GUNS UP! is a free-to-play side-scrolling strategy game that pits players against each other in a battle to destroy enemy bases to increase their own army’s strength. GUNS UP! combines the fun of enemy base invasion with tower–defense, for an experience like no other!

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Evaluation

The developer officially announced on October 14, 2022 that GUNS UP! would be taken offline and shut down on April 14, 2023. Following an outpouring of player support, the team extended that deadline on April 17, 2023, pushing the final decommission date to December 14, 2023. A final reminder was posted on November 14, 2023 confirming the December 14, 2023 shutdown would proceed. The game has no purchase options available on Steam, consistent with it having been delisted following its decommission. As an online-only multiplayer game, it is no longer playable.

Evidence

Developer confirmed the final decommission of GUNS UP! on PlayStation and Steam would occur on December 14, 2023, thanking the player community.

news post · Nov 14, 2023 source development ending

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Developer extended the shutdown deadline from April 14, 2023 to December 14, 2023 in response to player support.

news post · Apr 17, 2023 source development ending

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Media

Details

Developer

Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC

Publisher

PlayStation PC LLC

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

In a mashup of RTS & Tower Defense, GUNS UP! is an action packed strategy game that lets you build and upgrade your defenses, take your army onto the battlefield to wreak havoc on other players.

Strategic control of the battlefield is achieved through the careful deployment of units and special abilities, smokescreens, bombing runs and more. Specials drop during combat but can also be earned as rewards for victory and brought into the next battle.

Real-time Strategy - Send your troops into battle to attack others or defend your base. Support your soldiers by giving orders and backing them up by deploying special attacks during battle.
Player VS Player - GUNS UP! features asynchronous Multiplayer battles where attackers are pitted against other player’s defending bases. View replays of your opponent's attacks and perform successful retaliations to earn bonus loot and resources.
Defense - Layout, expand, experiment and upgrade your base to create a fine tuned defense against attackers. Successful defends earn rewards even when you’re away.
Offense - Expand your roster by recruiting new Soldier classes. Upgrade and customize your troops as you gather loot in battles. Soldiers can gain veterancy and be used in multiple battles or base defense. Earn Medals to permanently boost the stats of your units.
Alliance Competitions - Join up with friends to battle other Alliances for loot and bragging rights on the leaderboards. Each Season the top alliances are awarded loot and badges.