Pixelblog - 60 - Side View Run 'N Gun

Intro In the simplest terms, any game that allows the player to run and shoot at the same time could be described as a run ‘n gun. However, such a broad generalization confuses the distinction of this hybrid genre, which is best defined by the gameplay. To explain, let’s compare two famous examples, Contra, and Ikari Warriors. In contrast, the former is a side scroller that involves platforming,…