Blaster Shooter GunGuy! casts you as GunGuy, whose father, GunDad, has been kidnapped. The rescue premise sets up a challenging 2D action platformer: move through a series of distinct worlds, jumping and shooting through their stages while working toward the confrontation that closes each one.
Collecting is tied directly to character variety. Each stage contains three gems, and gathering them unlocks more playable characters; the worlds also offer challenge levels that can grant another character when completed. Those characters have different statistics, such as hitting harder or jumping higher, giving exploration and optional tests a purpose beyond simply reaching the next exit. The design pairs demanding platforming with rewards for searching and skill.
The game is listed as single-player, so its play format is a solo journey rather than a shared-player session. Its documented structure combines 56 levels across seven worlds, a boss battle at the end of each world, collectibles, and character-unlocking challenges.