Bang! Gunship Elite

 PC
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. ThomasPierson
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    There is something cathartic about the combat and the game play. Sure, the missions get tedious from time to time and the number of times they manage to restate and objective of "go here and kill all these things" is impressive, the reality is that it's a fun little game. It doesn't have Freespace's story arc, but it doesn't really need that. This isn't a game you bing for 12 hours, it's aThere is something cathartic about the combat and the game play. Sure, the missions get tedious from time to time and the number of times they manage to restate and objective of "go here and kill all these things" is impressive, the reality is that it's a fun little game. It doesn't have Freespace's story arc, but it doesn't really need that. This isn't a game you bing for 12 hours, it's a game you jump in for a mission or two and then go on with your day. It's a great excursion into an uncomplicated world of arcade style combat where the most difficult choice you have to face is whether you destroy the enemy with missiles or guns. Recommended to anyone who loves a frantic shooter and isn't opposed to an hour of solid chaos to break up their day.… Expand
  2. Ali_Tair
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Nostalgia Aside, "Bang! Gunship Elite" provides a genuinely thrilling experience. The story serves it's purpose, but the game is carried entirely by it's atmosphere and gameplay. The atmosphere is exciting (and if you are a fan of the great expanse, then very great to fly around), and the gameplay, although simple, is effective at being both fulfilling and fun. Do give it a shot if youNostalgia Aside, "Bang! Gunship Elite" provides a genuinely thrilling experience. The story serves it's purpose, but the game is carried entirely by it's atmosphere and gameplay. The atmosphere is exciting (and if you are a fan of the great expanse, then very great to fly around), and the gameplay, although simple, is effective at being both fulfilling and fun. Do give it a shot if you have time to spare, and are aching to try something different.… Expand

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    Another example of a game that sports graphics that make you want to stand up and cheer and gameplay that induces hair loss due to nerve-bending frustration.
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  2. GameSpot
    64
    "Elite's" worst problem is that there's no real incentive in it -- the lack of story and repetitive combat offer no good reason to stick with the game.
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  3. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    A straight-up old-school space shooter dressed to kill.
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