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GUN XBOX 360 REVIEW |
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Gun is one
of the first titles to come out for the Xbox
360. So far, it has been one of the most
grueling action adventures yet! The game is
based on the gritty Old West where shoot-outs
fill the local streets and the outpouring of
bloodshed is reminiscent of the Civil War. While
those days of transgressions are over, Gun
captures it quite realistically for the next
generation console. Everything from the use of
weapons that are indigenous to that era to the
ferocious Native Americans you’ll fight in
battlefield, Gun stays true to the early
“Western Civilization”. The story revolves
around an important artifact that Colton, the
main character, and Ned, your mentor, discovered
during their confrontation with the local
bandits. Colton barely survives after an intense
shoot-out and is instructed by Ned to meet up at
Dodge City. From that point, Colton’s
misadventures begin to unfold in a series of
missions, where he’ll deal with a former
military officer turned corrupt industrialist
and his greedy cronies along the way.
The game didn’t focus too much on the plot nor
elaborate on it, but the transition from one
chapter to another provides enough rapid-fire
action that you could care less about the story
behind anyone of these cowboys. In the gameplay
department, Gun does an incredible job of
combining realistic shooting and the fast-paced
commotion of a gun battle. The controls are
simple and responsive, allowing you to maneuver
your way out of a stray bullet. In your arsenal,
you’ve got a good collection of authentic
weapons to choose from, which include different
types of bows, pistols, rifles, shotguns, and
explosives. You can also purchase new items such
as scalping knives and hatchets or buy power-ups
to boost your character stats. The shooting
mechanics of the game are virtually flawless and
relatively easy to point and shoot. You also
have an auto-aim feature that allows you to
switch targets and take out numerous bad guys.
It is a good tool especially when you’re trying
to hit them while they hide behind cover.
To say Gun is violent is under-rating it. The
game isn’t just bloody; it’s incredibly heavy on
graphic! You’ll see a body flung to the ground
after a head shot with blood spewing everywhere.
It’s a very dramatic scene! We’re not surprised
that the developer went with this gruesome
effect for the fact that life in the Old West is
filled with unruly justice. But we are quite
amazed with their efforts and details to
carnage, which is an experience you’ll never
forget. One of the good things about Gun is that
you have unlimited ammo, which means you don’t
have to worry about reloading when you get into
gun battles. This keeps the tempo of the game
high and the action non-stop. Shooting is not
the only thing you’ll be doing in this game; you
get to ride horses and trample foes that get in
your way. The riding part is really fun! You can
execute quick turns much like power-slides in
driving games, and thrust the horse into high
gear; but just so you know that if you keep your
horse running at full speed, it’s going to tire
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PRODUCT
OVERALL RATING: 8.8 OUT OF 10 |
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Everything
is in third-person perspective, and the camera
does a good job of allowing you to see greater
depth of what lies ahead. We like the fact that
the levels are open-ended and packed with
numerous side quests. You can enter different
towns and have the option to be a good guy or a
troublemaker. If you choose to become a menace
to society, killing all habitants therein, the
“town patience” meter will run out and you’ll be
forced to a “showdown” against a gang of local
citizens. The enemies you’ll face are not that
intelligent, but they do a good job of weaving
and dodging your shots occasionally. If you feel
that your foes aren’t up to the challenge, you
can always adjust the game’s difficulty setting.
With regards to side quests, these little
assorted side missions are fairly easy. They
range from poker tournaments to cattle ranching
to hunting down runaway criminals. Most of these
quests have their own unique twists and fun
while they last. Since the game runs on an
open-ended design, it’s good to know there’s an
on-screen radar to indicate where your enemies
are and where to go next.
Another thing we like about this game is the
fact that the (story) missions come with
multiple checkpoints. So in case you die, you
don’t have to start all over again from the
beginning. From a graphical standpoint, the game
looks quite impressive. The characters are
incredibly well animated and convey a
near-perfect range of motion. The design of the
environments really projects the image that you
are in the Old West. You’ll see wild animals in
the background and presence of tumbleweeds on
the side of the road. The rest of the visual
presentation looks great, too! The intermittent
cutscenes are nicely done and the horseback
riding portion of the game brings about a
lifelike experience. In the audio department,
the game features excellent voice performances
from actors Thomas Jane of the movie Deep Blue
Sea as Colton White, Kris Kristofferson as Ned,
and Brad Dourif as one of the many villains in
the game.
The rest of the audio bring in a cinematic
spectacle to the action scenes. The sound
effects for human grunts, horses, and explosions
in the background deliver a convincing tone;
even the weapons themselves feel like they pack
serious wallop! But the music isn’t all that
great. Most of the time, it’s muffled and faint.
But that’s going to be the least of your
concerns since you’ll be paying more attention
to the action than to the music. Regardless of
the musical inadequacy, Gun is one of the great
shooting games available for Xbox 360. It has
some of the best gun battles and gory scenes to
hit the video game market. The showdown,
fighting countless enemies, and horseback riding
are some of the game’s greatest highlights. The
little side quests are really fun and boost the
gameplay value. Unfortunately, the story
missions are way too short, leaving you somewhat
stranded. We hope that if there were ever a
sequel to Gun, it would be nice to have co-op
mode and a multiplayer included. For starting
your Xbox 360 collection, this is a good game to
get. |
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