Gun Monkeys: the 5 best tips

In the indie title "Gun Monkeys" you compete against other players in multiplayer. We give you tips that may lead you to victory.

Tip 1: Adjust the key assignment of Gun Monkeys

The buttons are unfavorably assigned under the standard settings, but they can be individually adjusted.

If you play with the keyboard and mouse, it is best to apply the movement commands: Left -> [A], Crouch -> [S] and Right -> [D].
The "Jump" action can be found under "Action". Assign this with [W].
The command "Up" hides the ability to climb ladders. Assign this function with [Shift].
"Shoot" and "Bomb" should be assigned to the left and right mouse button.

As a beginner, you must not be tempted to "start shooting" directly. It is more helpful to concentrate on collecting so-called power cubes.

When starting a round, try to collect the existing Power Cubes before your opponent does.
If your opponent tries to shoot you down, escape. Because while your opponent is busy with you, you can grab the Power Cubes.
If there are two or fewer Power Cubes on the map, you can try to take down your opponent.
The weapon boxes offer a decisive advantage here. Therefore, collect them as often as possible.

The bombs you can drop have a high explosive power. Make sure you are not the victim of your own explosion.

Laid bombs explode a short time to the left, right and up.
When you drop a bomb, jump quickly diagonally up to the top right or top left to avoid being hit yourself.
Bombing is helpful if you are being followed. Run away and drop a bomb on the ground before jumping. With a little practice you almost always catch your opponent.
If you are in the upper regions of the map and notice that your opponent is collecting power cubes on the ground, drop a bomb down. This is how you can stop your opponent.

The match is decided based on the energy collected. Power cubes and not kills are therefore the decisive criterion in the fight for victory.

You can collect a maximum of three cubes before you need to bring them to your energy storage.
Always try to collect three cubes, because from a collected cube there is a bonus for each additional one.
When you have collected three pieces, you will be wrapped in a blue glow. So if you see your opponent glowing blue, try to hunt them down before they reach their energy store.
Only when your energy storage is nearing the end, it makes sense to collect individual cubes.

Some upgrades are more helpful than others, so spend your money wisely.

In the main menu there are some upgrades (perks) to buy under "myTeam".
The "MAGNETC_BOOST" lets you become a magnet for power cubes. For $ 100 virtual, this upgrade is very useful and affordable.
The "JUMP_BOOST" increases your bounce by 25%. Although it costs $ 2000, it is helpful to get to higher places faster.
The "SPEED_BOOST" for $ 2000 increases your speed while running and on ladders by 20%. To get Power Cubes quickly, this boost is essential.
As a beginner, you should buy the three boosts just mentioned first. If you have saved enough money afterwards, you can secure the $ 10, 000 boats.

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