Gun

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
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  1. GameSpot
    74
    The experience just doesn't last long enough to be savored. Gun's main story missions are exciting, but the main plot is over so quickly that the whole thing just ends up feeling rushed, and the various side missions aren't compelling enough to hold your interest after the end credits roll.
  2. netjak
    74
    The free-roaming feel of the Old West writ small, this is a game you can finish, complete, and conquer within the space of an average rental. But, on that count, rent this game!
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  3. Da Gameboyz
    73
    The shortness of the game doesn't give it very much replay value.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    The majority of the game is one long gunfight, shifting between a traditional free-looking aim to lock-on, slow-mo shooting. It's good stuff, if you don't mind your foes acting like targets in a carnival game.
  6. RewiredMind
    70
    Some things are incredible. Some things are dull. It seems that the game’s good points outweigh the bad though – even if only by a bit.
  7. Total Video Games
    70
    Whilst the production values of GUN are high in every possible way, it's let down by a short campaign and an overly structured dynamic of side-missions.
  8. AceGamez
    70
    It has interesting features and plenty of action and intense shootouts to keep you entertained (especially when you get your grubby hands on the gatling gun) but between these parts you're left wandering around a dull environment with very little to keep you occupied.
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  9. PALGN
    70
    A classic example of style over substance. Superb production values, but there's no real meat in the underlying game.
  10. GamePro
    70
    Gun does have its moments, but it never fully comes together and ends way too soon. [Jan 2006, p.82]
  11. Digital Entertainment News
    67
    Gun is intense and packed with violence and action, but it is extremely brief and tends to overdose on the M-rated excesses.
  12. Gamer 2.0
    63
    Average at best. The great voice acting and the solid graphics are just not enough to keep the game afloat. Somewhat shoddy controls and the lack of depth just drag this title down too much.
  13. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    You can scalp baddies, but there is no in-game benefit or reward for doing so. [Jan 2006, p.94]
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  14. Edge Magazine
    50
    Why roam freely (when the game lets you, which is by no means always) when all that’s out there to find is an empty trek between jarring episodes of production-line gaming? [Christmas 2005, p.105]
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  15. games(TM)
    50
    Far too generic to be considered anything other than average. [Christmas 2005, p.114]
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Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best PS2 Game of 2005
43
#43 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
44
#44 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 119
  3. Negative: 2 out of 119
  1. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games on PS2, sort of a combination between the wild west fun of Red Dead Redemption and the open world freedom toThis is one of the best games on PS2, sort of a combination between the wild west fun of Red Dead Redemption and the open world freedom to explore the map of a GTA-game.

    I love the shooting, driving around on horses and the story... and also the use of music from spaghetti westerns.

    I wish they did a remake (or a sequel) of this game on the PS4!    … Full Review »
  2. PhiloDandy
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    this one was a huge surprise for me. this is simple a more linear GTA in Wild West. Great Game! Though its a little bit too short. If you lovethis one was a huge surprise for me. this is simple a more linear GTA in Wild West. Great Game! Though its a little bit too short. If you love GTA and you like Western give this one a try, you will not regret it… Full Review »
  3. MickeyM.
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    It's an amazing game but a little short it offers a good range of weapons including bow and arrow I highly recommend this game for all It's an amazing game but a little short it offers a good range of weapons including bow and arrow I highly recommend this game for all shoot em up lovers.… Full Review »
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