Gun

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8.2
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8
(34 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.4
(563 ratings)

Game Overview

A Western shooter mixing first- and third-person viewpoints, this simplistically entitled game is far from a simple shooter in chaps and a holster. The early demo we witnessed in San Francisco last month is a bloody and gruesome action-adventure title, in which Neversoft is intent on capturing the wild nature of the American West in the late 19th Century. This original story follows the life of Colton White, reared as a mountain man in Montana close to the headwaters of Missouri. He accompanies his father, Ned White, to a steamboat to meet a friend, and quickly after, all hell breaks loose. Onboard a fight breaks out; a preacher kills your dad's friend; your dad gives you a special mysterious medallion; and before the boat explodes he throws you over and says, "I'm not your father." The game offers free-roaming exploration as well as set story missions and side missions.

The Good

Great presentation features exciting cutscenes and terrific voice acting, Intense, gory shooting action, Fun horseback riding.

The Bad

Short storyline isn't made up for by shallow side missions, Some noticeably undercooked elements of play, Some of the violence and profanity feels too gratuitous.

The Bottom Line

Experience the brutality, lawlessness, greed, and lust, that was the West. When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN. From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him. GUN is a realistic epic action/adventure that lets gamers experience the brutality of the lawless West.

Where To Buy

GUN

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$6.71

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
74/100
score

The experience just doesn't last long enough to be savored. Gun's main story missions are exciting, but the main plot is over so quickly that the whole thing just ends up feeling rushed, and the various side missions aren't compelling enough to hold your

GameZone review logo
72/100
score

Gun, overall, isn't terribly fun to play. But the story is definitely entertaining, the game looks fine, it sounds great, and the Wild West feel is pretty authentic.

IGN review logo
80/100
score

You've got a rich and compelling narrative, a twitch-happy gun mechanic, and a big landscape in which to explore. On the other hand, the controls are loose and a little sloppy, the targeting perimeter around each character is way too big and forgiving, so

Game Features

American Indian Group Calls for a Boycott of Activision's Gun Petition refers to the game as "damaging, socially harmful and insensitive"

Game Specs

Memory
7 blocks

 

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Mini-Games, Story

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:11/8/2005
Publisher:Activision
Developer:Neversoft Entertainment
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.2
Gameplay
6.5
Graphics
8
Sound
9
Concept
7
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7.2/10

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