Back-log Review: GUN

In a gaming universe where space-marines and World War II heroes are your standard protagonist, Neversoft’s GUN centers its story on a revolver touting, quick-draw marksmen cowboy, Colton “Cole” White, and if that isn’t a breathe of fresh – you most likely have an addiction to “recycled” ideas.

Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Genre: 3rd Person, Sandbox, Western
Rating: M
Multiplayer: None
Price: $10 – 20

While Gun shows its age in more ways than one – there is something truly compelling about playing a dust covered, cowboy hat wearing, horse riding gun slinger in a “sandbox” western. While a hand full of ideas here are standard “sandbox” fare in 2009, it all seems fresh and interesting in the game’s setting.

Condensed and short in length isn’t a bad thing for Gun. I enjoyed the experience overall with [its] traditional, yet, epic story and was not effected by the dated graphics and character animations. Gunning down wanted fugitives, defending towns from bandits, hunting bison, riding horses, and taking care of the rowdy towns-folk while the sheriff is away are just a few things to do when you’re not on the main quest to find out “the truth” and add many more hours to gameplay.

Whether you’re a fan of “westerns” or not – Gun should not be overlooked. It’s a unique theme in the “sandbox” genre that I’d really like to see more of. If you’re anticipating “Red Dead Redemption”, this bargain bin title should hold you over the wait. (B)

- Jeffrey d

(screens taken from Gamesradar.com)