Game Overview
A weaponized cube turns a trip through a bizarre future into a compact test of timing, spatial awareness, and nerve. Gunbrick: Reloaded is a side-scrolling action-puzzle platformer set in a society that replaces ordinary cars with rolling personal blocks, each fitted with a cannon on one face and armor on the other. Pixel-art wastelands, unhinged nerds, mutants, police forces, and geometric monsters give its apocalypse a colorful, ridiculous edge instead of a bleak one. Every screen acts like a tightly designed death trap, rewarding players who learn to rotate their defenses and weapons with purpose.
Movement centers on rolling and flipping the Gunbrick through obstacle-filled stages, where the direction you face matters as much as where you go. The shield blocks bullets, blades, flames, and other threats, while the gun clears enemies and activates routes that would otherwise remain unreachable. Pointing the cannon downward launches the block with explosive force, creating rocket-jump platforming challenges that demand careful positioning and quick reactions. Progression moves through five distinct locations, mixing enemy encounters with environmental puzzles, tricky hazards, secret paths, and oversized boss battles—including a memorable confrontation built around chainsaws.
Its strongest idea is the way offense, defense, and mobility all come from the same rotating object; firing at the wrong moment can leave you exposed, while a well-timed turn solves an entire room. The compact levels make failure feel instructive rather than punishing, and hidden stages encourage a second pass for players who enjoy hunting for clever alternate routes. Eirik Suhrke’s energetic electronic soundtrack gives the action an extra kick, matching the game’s snappy arcade rhythm. Fans of precision platformers such as VVVVVV or Super Meat Boy, especially those who prefer puzzle-solving over pure reflex tests, find a smart and sharply paced challenge here; newcomers can also enjoy it, provided they are patient with demanding later puzzles.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Gunbrick: Reloaded.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows XP SP2+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities.
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Gunbrick: Reloaded?
After extracting Gunbrick: Reloaded, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 160.48 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.