If one is to set out on a quest of vengeance that requires fighting the occult, mercenaries, giant rats, and corrupt police, then they must wield one of the world's most powerful weapons: a shotgun attached to an umbrella. From developer Doinksoft and publisher Devolver Digital comes Gunbrella, a pixel-art 2D action platformer about an ordinary man fighting through extraordinary and often ridiculous forces to satisfy his vengeance. There are a number of rough moments in this journey, intentional and otherwise, but the beautiful western-inspired art, unique gameplay, and snappy pacing make it an addictive adventure that's hard to put down. 3x626y

Some video games are just prime Devolver Digital material at first blush. Such is the case with the publisher’s newest outing Gunbrella, courtesy of studio Doinksoft, best known for their earlier Devolver titles Gato Roboto and the physical-cartridge-only Nintendo Switch game, Demon Throttle. It’s a curious studio whose previous work evinces its love for retro-themed action, and Gunbrella is looking like the most altogether cohesive release yet to manifest from this partnership.