Gun (Xbox 360, 2005)

I gave Gun a 4/5 because it's a really good game, but not one of my all time favorites. It is surely worth buying at some of the great prices it is available for.

I'm not a big western fan, but this game is plain and simple fun. It has a decent story with a gritty dialogue, fitting the genre. The gameplay is smooth, controls are easy to get used to, and graphics are well done.

You can ride a horse, travel on foot, shoot a cannon from a ferry, use knives, tomahowks, pistols, rifles, shotguns, whiskey bombs, bow and arrows, and more. There are main and side missions to increase your stats.

I would recommend this game for anyone looking for something a little out of the ordinary, that will provide some single player entertainment.

Introduction
Gun is set back in the old west. It has a standard opening, like any other game. The intro introduces some characters and background with a tutorial to get feel for the game. Its not anything special, but not anything terrible. No cons present.

Game play
Here is where Gun gets to shine and excel! This is the standout part of the game. Gun is fun. Gamers who have played True Crime or Grand Theft Auto will feel right at home here. It is an open world with no loading to new areas. Action is balanced, fun, and fast paced with the help of bullet time. Bullet time slows down time allowing you to pull off a number of shots not possible without it. You can restore bullet time by pulling off combos or head shots or anything else the game deems worthy. This becomes very useful throughout the game. Game play is where Gun earns its score.

Story
When you get down to it, Gun is a basic story. The main character is out for revenge for what a man named Magruder has done. This has been done and seen before. Nothing great here.

Graphics/Sound
Gun is not going get much praise here either. On other systems this would look decent. But this review is on the X BOX 360, the standards a little higher some could say. The sound on this game is okay, but the graphics could have been revamped. The only difference here some might see is that the clarity is higher and that it is smoother. This is where Gun loses points.

Playtime/Replay ability
The game will take most gamers 10-15 hours to beat. But when the main story has been beaten, or you want to do other things, there is still more to be done. You can do many types of side missions. There are sheriff, pony express (delivery) quests, hunting, ranch-hand, and wanted posters. These will up your stats. With the money earned there, you can upgrade your weapons. This is Gun's other steaming value.

I bought my XBox 360 in Feburary 2006 and I also picked up this Game "GUN". I put the disc in and I started playing and I could not stop playing it. The first night I was playing it for at least 8 hours staright. I was hooked on this game. The game features many different challenges not just shoot em up. There is a lot of free roaming areas and you sometimes choose from a variety of missions you want to try your luck at. One thing I don't agree with is the ESRB Rating of "M" Mature, it isn'tthat violent, just Old Western style shooting, if you have watched an old Western movie/show then this is somewhat like it, but in color and a lot better graphics and sound. I still play this game almost 9 months since I bought it and am still enjoying it. I Definitley recommend buying "GUN" for the XBOX 360, you won't be disappointed.

This manual is great for both newbies and veterans alike because, simply put, you won't be able to find everything without it. For example, need to know where to find all the gold mines? Buy the book and find out. Want to know how to capitalize on all the achievments? Buy the book. This manual provides all sorts of screenshots, weapons stats, tips for getting past tricky bosses and other goodies. I especially like the walk-throughs of the levels. The only real downside to this manual is the serious lack of cheats - but since the game wasn't designed with any, this isn't a drawback.

The guide gives players what they need to play the game without alot of needless fluff. It's definitely worth the price of admission and you won't be disappointed.

After 'Red Dead Revolver' I wondered what would be the next great western game. "GUN" was it. The story is pretty typical spaghetti western with a "National Treasure" twist. There is not much to do in the game once you have beaten it but the ride to the end is a lot of fun. Controls are great. Cinematics not too bad. Dialogue is not so great but Thomas Jane does voice the main character. I absolutely love the horseback riding. The horses control as if you were really riding a horse. No online play really made me sad. In 'Red Dead Revolver' they at least had multiplayer but "GUN" is a solo job. Probably not much more than a rental for most people. 3.5/5