Gunman Clive

 3DS
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Digital Fix
    May 21, 2018
    90
    A short but intensely satisfying experience on the 3DS, Gunman Clive takes the best examples of the golden age of platforming and envelops them in the desert tones and atmosphere of the old west.
  2. Cubed3
    Jul 23, 2013
    90
    A stunning masterpiece of a platform game, with so many different styles that are well loved from over the years, all tightly pieced together and expertly delivered by a developer with a clear strong talent in this genre.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jan 14, 2013
    90
    A great mobile offering just got even better, as Gunman Clive emerges as one of the best platformers on the 3DS.
  5. IGN
    Feb 22, 2013
    87
    The stellar game design is emboldened by the three different characters you can play as. From start to finish, Gunman Clive is a fantastic platformer, good enough that it is worth playing multiple times to play as every character.
  6. Vandal
    Jan 9, 2013
    85
    Yes, it's short, but it's one of those games only an indie developer can make. It's special, addictive and fun, and a must-have for those who love platforming titles.
  7. Nintendojo
    Jan 8, 2013
    83
    Gunman Clive is kind of the ideal downloadable title. It offers a good challenge, visuals that you won't find in a retail package, and, most importantly, it's a lot of fun. While the short length is a bit of a turn-off, the diversity in the game's three playable characters should add some extra incentive to revisit the game.
  8. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 19, 2013
    80
    It's a stylish adventure that can be enjoyed two or three times in a short amount of time and entertains because of its simplicity.
  9. Destructoid
    Jan 8, 2013
    80
    The game is still a steal at $2. Fans of 2D action platformers need to check it out.
  10. Games Master UK
    Mar 24, 2013
    75
    A small but perfectly formed gem. [Apr 2013, p.83]
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  11. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Mar 7, 2013
    70
    The game is undeniably lovingly made, but it's also disappointing brief. It's - yep - the fastest fun in the west.

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#20 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#37 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 104
  3. Negative: 8 out of 104
  1. pocky
    Jul 13, 2013
    10
    Essential game to play on the 3DS, the trailer convinced me to buy it instantly. Great humor and gameplay, for an added challenge complete itEssential game to play on the 3DS, the trailer convinced me to buy it instantly. Great humor and gameplay, for an added challenge complete it on duckmode, it's brilliant. I would have paid more for this game so it is such a bargain for how great it is. I hope the creator makes more games in future.… Full Review »
  2. mefzeldernx
    Feb 13, 2018
    7
    Éste juego de disparos y plataformas es una buena inversión por el mínimo valor del juego. "Gunman Clive" nos lleva a un futurista mundo delÉste juego de disparos y plataformas es una buena inversión por el mínimo valor del juego. "Gunman Clive" nos lleva a un futurista mundo del oeste donde debemos convertirnos en héroe para rescatar al amor del protagonista.
    El juego es corto y sencillo, solo saltas y disparas, pero la estética al estilo de dibujo al carbón se destaca bien en la pantalla de la 3DS.
    No es un esencial, pero por el ligero precio bien vale la pena.    … Full Review »
  3. stamito
    Feb 12, 2016
    6
    I gave a chance to this game because it has really good reviews everywhere. I got to say I am quite disappointed and, for me, this game is theI gave a chance to this game because it has really good reviews everywhere. I got to say I am quite disappointed and, for me, this game is the exact definition of average.

    It feels and plays like a classic videogame (let’s say a lot like the old megamans). The gameplay is quite simple, you can move in 2 dimensions, jump, crouch and only shoot to the left and right (not up or down). This is fine, as I said reminds me a lot of some classic videogames I played when I was a kid, I say this as a good thing, but that is it (well the soundtrack is also excellent I must say). The game is quite short (20 stages); I played in hard, died a few times (nice that a game is a bit hard for once) but it took me 1h 20m to complete… but I guess that as some people mentioned, considering the game is 2 quid that’s fine. Some people will also argue you still have the duck mode after the normal game, but still, I think it doesn’t make the game better; it is nothing special really…so this mode is basically the same game but you’re playing with a duck. You cannot shoot or anything just fly/jump…makes a simple game even simpler (in concept I mean not difficulty).

    Personally, I didn’t like the graphic style. It is nice when art departments in gaming try something different (rather than kind of realistic or toon basic stuff), e.g. I liked limbo or apotheon for example; they have very unique graphics, full of life, amazing. However, in gunman clive, although the whole pencil drawing graphic style is a nice idea, I find the stages are quite empty, simple, repetitive and dead, artistically speaking, it is just not visually enjoyable and the 3d effect is very very basic (this is highly subjective obviously, this is just my personal view). Going back to the gameplay, as a said this is very simple in terms of the movements you can make, and that is fine (a bit like megaman, or ghosts n goblins or battletoads, which are amazing games by the way). The problem is the stages are awfully empty, there is nothing there to challenge you other than a couple of enemies and platforms until you get to stage 13 or so where it starts to get better, but considering there is only 20 …more than half of the game is like really simple (I mean the stage design is really average and not impressive at all). They could have done much more with this game, why not a stage where you ride a horse or a raft on a river or something (well there is a mini section where you ride a wagon…but it’s like 30 seconds, only once in the whole game) Boss fights are also really average, not very inspired design, really simple patterns.

    I don’t know, there are much much better platforming games out there, I just think this one is average. It might still be worth buying considering it is only 2 quid, actually for that very reason there is chance that I’ll give a change to the sequel, see if they have improved the thing.    … Full Review »
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