bit-tech Shopping: Activision Gun (XB360)

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Rating: 8

Time with product: 60 Days

Strengths: many side missions, interesting story line

Weaknesses: so-so graphics, no replay value

Summary: the graphics is somewhat disappointing for a xbox 360 game but the gameplay is till quite a lot of fun. there are quite a few side missions to explore. you could ride horse, play some poker besides shooting and killing.. however my main complain is the game is way too short even with all the side missions completed, and the map is too small. maybe it;s another proof of the game is good because you'll feel it's too short when you beat it?

Rating: 6

Time with product:

Strengths: Nice western flavor adds some spice to stale GTA inspired gamplay

Weaknesses: Stale GTA gameplay

Summary: Much like Street fighter 2 was copied to death in its heyday, GTA is inspiring a ton of clones. Gun at least changes the time frame. Controls, graphics, and sound are all good enough, but have you beat Saints Row yet? Choose one or the other till GTA 4 comes out later this year.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 1 Month

Strengths: Best version of a solid Western-themed GTA-type game

Weaknesses: A good, solid, game but a bit short and there's nothing outstanding about it

Summary: Gun was released on every platform known to man. Fortunately, the Xbox 360 version is the bets, due to the higher capabilities of the system and to the achievement system. The graphics are not leagues above those of the Xbox/PS2/Gamecube versions as the game was not designed on the 360, but it is noticeably better. That, combined with the ability to rack up achievement points, makes this the no-brainer version for 360 owners to get. The game has a great Western story and is set in an open world environment (like Grand Theft Auto). There isn't as much to do as in GTA, but there are side missions and other things to keep you busy when taking a break from the main story. Some of the bosses can be a challenge, and the game provides about 10 hours of core gameplay. Considering that this is now a budget title ($20 or less most places), it is well worth checking out.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 90 Days

Strengths: graphics are ok

Weaknesses: short

Summary: Gun is a third person action-shooter set in the wild wild west. It has an ok storyline. Gun is on the short side takes about 8hrs or so to complete. The graphics are ok. It has pretty good cutscenes. You can earn alot of 360's achievement points.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 6 Months

Strengths: Freedom to roam all of the area and many side missions

Weaknesses: short game

Summary: Lots of fun, addictive and entertaining gameplay. Whether you like poker, horse riding or shooting up the town this old Western is an excellent buy. There is not a long story yet it is a very entertaining story.