Bulletstorm

 PlayStation 3
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 320 Ratings

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  1. FrankCreeper
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    The game is solid,funny and full of gore..what can I say?It was an honor to play that no one has played upon his relaese.An FPS well defined and funny to replay (same for the newest version of the game)
  2. MadPax5000
    May 14, 2017
    7
    We do need these games from time to time to quickly get through with some fun packed action. The game offers a good concept of earning xp for kills and using them to upgrade weapons and buy ammo. Makes the kills a desirable earning. Overall a decent story line with some good dialogues and cut scenes. Finished the game easily on normal mode and in quick time. Once you start, you wont wantWe do need these games from time to time to quickly get through with some fun packed action. The game offers a good concept of earning xp for kills and using them to upgrade weapons and buy ammo. Makes the kills a desirable earning. Overall a decent story line with some good dialogues and cut scenes. Finished the game easily on normal mode and in quick time. Once you start, you wont want to put the controller down… Expand
  3. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Every time I think about Bulletstorm I just want to pop it back in and play it again. Games where heading towards that direction in the early 2000's and then came up unoriginal COD type games aimed at the masses. One could only wish to see a game with such an arcade style combat system ever again. Simply said, why isn't there more games like this?! Heck even the storyline was fun asEvery time I think about Bulletstorm I just want to pop it back in and play it again. Games where heading towards that direction in the early 2000's and then came up unoriginal COD type games aimed at the masses. One could only wish to see a game with such an arcade style combat system ever again. Simply said, why isn't there more games like this?! Heck even the storyline was fun as impossible as it sounds!… Expand
  4. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    Bullet Storm is actually a pretty fun game with a lot of gore and weird use of bad language, the stories not much but the gameplay is hella fun you get this glove that can stretch out like a rope to bring your enemies toward you and you can kick them into a huge cactus and watch them die, and there's soooo much ways to kill, although their was a constant glitch i had where my gun wouldBullet Storm is actually a pretty fun game with a lot of gore and weird use of bad language, the stories not much but the gameplay is hella fun you get this glove that can stretch out like a rope to bring your enemies toward you and you can kick them into a huge cactus and watch them die, and there's soooo much ways to kill, although their was a constant glitch i had where my gun would appear in front of me mid air and i wouldn't be able to see anything which sucked, but it's a great fun time, besides that.… Expand
  5. Freddo222
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    My favorite FPS of all time! A bloody and fun shooter. I love every aspect of this game. If you like FPS, you should check this on out! Killing enemies in different ways just never gets old for me. My only complaint is that this game ends too soon and that EA pulled the pluck on a sequel!
    PS: If you are from Germany, DON´T get the German version, censorship killed all the fun...
  6. AndyClimax
    Sep 30, 2014
    6
    Fun, and the skillshots are a welcome addition to freshen up an FPS, but after a while it gets stale. An over-the-top story worked its way into becoming blasé with repetitive set pieces and enemies with extra modes only enhancing that feeling of similarity to the main campaign.
  7. bigboss1964
    Sep 2, 2014
    6
    The game have some fun ideas but it fails to fully deliver them them in to the game nice and smoothly the game do not have a lot of weapons but the have some nice gadgets and i think the story is week but the game is fun to play especially if you like fps games
  8. daemeh
    Aug 26, 2014
    6
    The shooting mechanics are pretty basic and it's full of quick time events. It's a rail shooter, with a rather mediocre story, good graphics and confusing level design which fails to help with orientation and where to go next. The so called innovative elements are gimmicky and they'll get old pretty fast(use the leash & kick and you don't need to fire your gun).
  9. aspentitan
    Aug 10, 2014
    7
    Another surprise game that I enjoyed. I bought this game before reading reviews and would not have bought it if I had researched it better because in general potty mouth immaturity is something I have long ago grown out of. That said, I owned it and thought I should play it. My forecast was at least take a peak then come here and bash it but to my surprize I enjoyed it. At first I was aAnother surprise game that I enjoyed. I bought this game before reading reviews and would not have bought it if I had researched it better because in general potty mouth immaturity is something I have long ago grown out of. That said, I owned it and thought I should play it. My forecast was at least take a peak then come here and bash it but to my surprize I enjoyed it. At first I was a little put off I had to kill an enemy with a skill shot I was just going to go the typical assault rifle path, but then somehow I actually started to enjoy the variety and environmental methods available to dispose of your ememies...the animations were enjoyable and somehow brings out that male dominance trait of wanting to wave bye bye sucker as you play.....And in turn with this brutalness it became apparent that the protagonists had to be potty mouths because the characters do some silly killing and their personalities should match. All said it was ok to have some indecent boyish humor in this game. It actually became a bit nostalgic....Ok some other things, overall I was only interested in single player so thats all I did. I liked the large amount of chapters (19) which were broken up into 15 min to half hr limiting commitment, and I especially loved the way the world felt. This game somehow reminded me of Rapture in Bioshock. Was it as good, not quite but it did remind me of that and the main characters somehow reminded me as well of Duke Nukem..... One of those games was bad, and one was pretty decent and this game seems to me to be a hybrid between those games. Now that I think about it this game seems to be a tongue in cheek mockery of almost all the popular shooters this generation and also for that reason I am partial to it.I think a 7 is a fair score for that mixture. I actually would have given this and 8 but the EA has already closed the online servers to this game. Overall I quite enjoyed this but it is going for trade in. One other thing EA forces you to agree to their terms of service when you purchase this game even though the servers are already closed down. This is completely indecent of them its like going to McDonalds and then they say you must agree to our terms and track how you eat your burger, how many sips do you take, and does it cause you bloating and how long til your bowel movement. This trend where software companies think they are entitled to invade your privacy for their selfish interests have to stop. Make a good game please EA and monitor how good it is by how well it sells it is really distasteful you think its ok to stalk, sorry collect data… Expand
  10. Zorogami
    Jul 9, 2014
    7
    Here is what i like about Bulletstorm: On the surface its your usual first person shooter, but if you give it a chance, you will see there is more to it. Whats unique about this game is its skill shot system. Depending on how you kill your enemies, you will get more or less points. These are used to buy new weapons and level up the ones you have. What i liked about this system is that itHere is what i like about Bulletstorm: On the surface its your usual first person shooter, but if you give it a chance, you will see there is more to it. Whats unique about this game is its skill shot system. Depending on how you kill your enemies, you will get more or less points. These are used to buy new weapons and level up the ones you have. What i liked about this system is that it encourages you to try out new stuff and find the most unique and fun way to get rid off the enemies, which adds a layer of creativity to shooters, which you dont see very often...… Expand
  11. matdar_kolejorz
    May 3, 2014
    8
    A decent storyline with good gameplay features and points system, the game doesn't take itself too seriously, which works very well. The single player is better than most FPS, only issue is that there is not much incentive to replay, so there are only a few hours of gameplay. Worth buying at a cheap price/ for free off PS+.
  12. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Sep 27, 2013
    8
    Bulletstorm is a very entertaining game, the story is crazy as hell and very funny. The gameplay is very addicting but can get repetitive, their is not that much variety in guns their are only around 5. What this game brings that is unique is a leash that you can pull enemies with and get many types of kills. The graphics are relly great, the characters are funny and Greyson is fun to playBulletstorm is a very entertaining game, the story is crazy as hell and very funny. The gameplay is very addicting but can get repetitive, their is not that much variety in guns their are only around 5. What this game brings that is unique is a leash that you can pull enemies with and get many types of kills. The graphics are relly great, the characters are funny and Greyson is fun to play as. If you like Duke Nukem then i recomend you check this game out.… Expand
  13. AmathorCR
    Sep 7, 2013
    8
    This is a pretty nice game. Colorful and entertaining. The fact that the alternate controller configuration is the same as Call of Duty's is just a plus that makes you feel inmediately familiarized with the game. The foul language is directed to a more mature audience, but that's ok. It is not something to make a fuzz about.
  14. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 4, 2013
    6
    Bulletstorm was a game a heard great things about but really didn't impress me much. I think the skillshot mechanics are some of the most fun things in a shooter ever, but near the end of the game creativity starts to wane and I found myself just killing enemies normally as it worked just as well. The story and characters in my opinion are extremely unlikable, I don't mind vulgar humor asBulletstorm was a game a heard great things about but really didn't impress me much. I think the skillshot mechanics are some of the most fun things in a shooter ever, but near the end of the game creativity starts to wane and I found myself just killing enemies normally as it worked just as well. The story and characters in my opinion are extremely unlikable, I don't mind vulgar humor as I love stuff like south park but this game took it a little too far which I disliked. Also the game prided itself as breaking out of the call of duty mold, however I felt that without the skillshots it would just be a vulgar COD in space game. The climax of the game is pretty much ripped out of a COD game and that really disappointed me. Also aside from the main story there's not much to do, the echoes mode is essentially mission select with a speedrun timer and the multiplayer servers are empty but when you find a game it's shallow fun. I guess overall the game is decent but it's certainly not a great shooter, but it will be remembered for it's unique skillshot system that I will admit was tons of fun at times.… Expand
  15. Chris_DK
    Jan 18, 2013
    9
    Bulletstorm is a great game, I really enjoyed playing it. The game is packed with action, you should definitely try it out. The characters are ruthless and the story is good. The game has a great enviroment and there are so many ways of eliminating your enemies. The only thing that is dumbing down this game is the sniper because it's so tiresome to kill enemies with a tracking bullet whenBulletstorm is a great game, I really enjoyed playing it. The game is packed with action, you should definitely try it out. The characters are ruthless and the story is good. The game has a great enviroment and there are so many ways of eliminating your enemies. The only thing that is dumbing down this game is the sniper because it's so tiresome to kill enemies with a tracking bullet when they repeat the same movements over and over again. It's a big shame that Bulletstorm 2 got cancelled, the story seems very unfinished.… Expand
  16. gregthreet
    Dec 15, 2012
    5
    When people say that all FPS games are the same, they are wrong. But essentially Bulletstorm is the quirky clone of the game we all know. Turn off the the numbers that appear on the screens when you execute a skill-shot and its just your average FPS. You know the game; run down a corridor, shoot stuff, get on a vehicle, shoot more stuff. Its just all so samey. The graphics are lovely. ButWhen people say that all FPS games are the same, they are wrong. But essentially Bulletstorm is the quirky clone of the game we all know. Turn off the the numbers that appear on the screens when you execute a skill-shot and its just your average FPS. You know the game; run down a corridor, shoot stuff, get on a vehicle, shoot more stuff. Its just all so samey. The graphics are lovely. But aside from that its just your average FPS.… Expand
  17. Jacek
    Nov 24, 2012
    9
    Very enjoyable game. It's not so serious like e.g. Killzone or Call of Duty, it's also much faster and lighter. Actually, I think some people can find this game too light and too fast. But as a fan of first Killzone (climate, climate, climate!), after finishing Bulletstorm I feel satisfied. Before you play you should take under consideration, that this is not another "real-life" game, butVery enjoyable game. It's not so serious like e.g. Killzone or Call of Duty, it's also much faster and lighter. Actually, I think some people can find this game too light and too fast. But as a fan of first Killzone (climate, climate, climate!), after finishing Bulletstorm I feel satisfied. Before you play you should take under consideration, that this is not another "real-life" game, but just a game, for fun, for explosions and for hundreds of dead enemies,… Expand
  18. cricketlenny
    Oct 16, 2012
    9
    This is the perfect answer to the barrage of military shooters that have been getting popular as of late. Great settings and environment, clever writing, and ingenious gameplay mechanics. The more creative the kills, the more points, thus more guns. There's only one thing that hold this game from being perfect, and thats the ending of the campaign. I wont spoil it for you, but lets justThis is the perfect answer to the barrage of military shooters that have been getting popular as of late. Great settings and environment, clever writing, and ingenious gameplay mechanics. The more creative the kills, the more points, thus more guns. There's only one thing that hold this game from being perfect, and thats the ending of the campaign. I wont spoil it for you, but lets just say from a plot perspective, it goes against the mood of the whole game. All in all, if your sick of COD, this is the breath of fresh air you need, just be ready for some well said curse words.… Expand
  19. Syriamn
    Oct 13, 2012
    1
    I've played the demo and it got to me. Bought and played the campaign. Man what a brainless game!! The characters are all a bunch of douche bags. The action felt good in the demo because the demo is just a small preview. It quickly becomes senseless shooting and idiotic dialogs. Bulletstorm sucks in all aspects and it's a total waste of time period.
  20. MrRPG
    Aug 18, 2012
    9
    Fast, Brutal, Fun, Unique, Loud!
    This is a very different take on regular FPS games, your always thinking of you new and unique ways to kill your enemies and it's spectacular when pull off an awesome Kill/kill's, leaves you thinking to yourself "Goddamn I'm awesome!"..
    Great bosses, hilarious characters, This is a must have for all you FPS fans out there!
  21. JapJappert
    Aug 7, 2012
    8
    Oh boy here we go. Bulletstorm! Recently bought the game, for a small 20 euro's, and haven't regretted it ever since. Went straight for the 'Complete Game On Very Hard Difficulty' trophy, which gave me trauma's, but the game itself doesn't really have many negatives... I'm not making a big deal against foul language, yet this game does seems to push my limits. Especially in the jokes...Oh boy here we go. Bulletstorm! Recently bought the game, for a small 20 euro's, and haven't regretted it ever since. Went straight for the 'Complete Game On Very Hard Difficulty' trophy, which gave me trauma's, but the game itself doesn't really have many negatives... I'm not making a big deal against foul language, yet this game does seems to push my limits. Especially in the jokes... Now where talking about in game speeches, the voice-acting was kind of rubbish... For an arcade/shooter game, the story is quite short, but it isn… Expand
  22. baddeadtaste
    Jul 25, 2012
    10
    I had meant to buy this game long ago when it first came out but somehow it slipped past me until today. I picked it up used for $14 bucks and holy cow! This game is fantastic!! The weapon variety even if the customization is limited. The visuals are top notch and the game plays like a dream. You can literally kill your enemies in the most unbelievable of ways as you progress andI had meant to buy this game long ago when it first came out but somehow it slipped past me until today. I picked it up used for $14 bucks and holy cow! This game is fantastic!! The weapon variety even if the customization is limited. The visuals are top notch and the game plays like a dream. You can literally kill your enemies in the most unbelievable of ways as you progress and unlock new equipment and master your skill set. The dialogue is also well voiced and hysterical but not for kids. The stream of obscenity that flows from your characters mouth would make a sailor blush, which I personally think is awesome. This game should be a must play for anyone even remotely into the FPS genre, truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  23. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 23, 2012
    7
    Bulletstorm is a very fun, but unessential game. It has solid game-play, with the whole kill-with-skill thing not being nearly as intrusive as one might think. The game is well crafted and has great pacing. There are also some really impressive bosses, including a giant plant boss that seems to have escaped directly out of a Metroid game! The foul-mouthed humor is bound to rub some peopleBulletstorm is a very fun, but unessential game. It has solid game-play, with the whole kill-with-skill thing not being nearly as intrusive as one might think. The game is well crafted and has great pacing. There are also some really impressive bosses, including a giant plant boss that seems to have escaped directly out of a Metroid game! The foul-mouthed humor is bound to rub some people the wrong way, but I found it amusing enough. Yet... it isn't nearly as funny or as controversial as it thinks it is. In the end, when all distractions such as grotesque laughs or snicker inducing cusses have been dispensed with, Bulletstorm still stands tall because it has it's core game-play wired tight... And nothing takes precedence over that.… Expand
  24. nascent
    Jan 25, 2012
    2
    Bulletstorm: Horrible game. Gears of War clone with bad controls, no cover mechanic, crappy dialog/plot/characters/levels and linear Quick-time-events
  25. illage2
    Oct 7, 2011
    8
    What can I say about Bullet storm it reminds me of Duke Nukem mixed with Halo, and it works well. Giving players points for creative kills encourages experimentation, thus adding to the fun of the game. The controls are very well refined, and its easy to jump into the game and play right away without having to master them completely.

    As for the graphics .... they are okay however they are    What can I say about Bullet storm it reminds me of Duke Nukem mixed with Halo, and it works well. Giving players points for creative kills encourages experimentation, thus adding to the fun of the game. The controls are very well refined, and its easy to jump into the game and play right away without having to master them completely.

    As for the graphics .... they are okay however they are not the best I have seen, in some areas there are blurred textures, and it also feels like an old unreal engine game, this is offset by having a consistent frame rate, and you'll likely not notice these issues unless you are looking.

    The humor is fun for a while but you'll become bored of them very quickly. I do like the ammount of swearing in the game though as it adds depth to the characters.

    While on the topic of the characters they are pretty well acted and their stories do make sense but the main character is only great for the first half of the game, in the last half he changes, but this isn't a bad thing, as the story makes up for it.

    I highly recommend getting this game.    … Expand
  26. DonkeyDan172
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    I purchased this game last week after a friend told me of it's brilliance, when I put it into my Playstation it needed a very short 9 minute update which i was pleased with as most older games now have updates of 100 minutes and more. I started the campaign and it felt a lot like Gears of War but then all of the special shots and little extras were introduced. I find it very enjoyable andI purchased this game last week after a friend told me of it's brilliance, when I put it into my Playstation it needed a very short 9 minute update which i was pleased with as most older games now have updates of 100 minutes and more. I started the campaign and it felt a lot like Gears of War but then all of the special shots and little extras were introduced. I find it very enjoyable and I can play it when I feel like it, some games I play I have to concentrate in order to succeed so this becomes a chore, but not this game, it's enjoyable if you just want to chiill out after a hard days work but it still has a gripping campaign. I haven't tried the online yet but the campaign has taken me roughly 6 hours so far and i'm about to start the final act of the game. I would highly recommend to all FPS fans and the graphics are truley stunning. The attnetion to detail is phenomenal. There are a few flaws such as it sometimes jams for a second or 2, but this is minor. Checkpoints are very frequent so if you die you don't have to replay 10 minutes worth of killing again! A must buy in my oppinion!… Expand
  27. andyboy
    Aug 29, 2011
    2
    Dull, guns feel weak, extremely linear, ineffective and clunky upgrade system, poor writing and witless dialogue. I'm pretty amazed by the high praise this has received. Avoid this one.
  28. Watermelon789
    Jul 15, 2011
    9
    Bulletstorm is creative and in the same way sometimes bland. Finding ways to kill your enemies/, something i never saw in games ever in my life, while there are times that in the battlefield there are scarce enemies it can get boring. Nothing than that, just cool.
  29. M_Alex
    Jun 5, 2011
    10
    Despite the multitude of jocular references to mostly male genitalia, this one glued me to the screen. The action was fast-paced, the story was OK, the gameplay was fantastic. I recently have had enough of games which have only one, maximum two ways of killing a boss, and if you don't manage to do that, again from the previous checkpoint. Bulletstorm also has checkpoints, but i never foundDespite the multitude of jocular references to mostly male genitalia, this one glued me to the screen. The action was fast-paced, the story was OK, the gameplay was fantastic. I recently have had enough of games which have only one, maximum two ways of killing a boss, and if you don't manage to do that, again from the previous checkpoint. Bulletstorm also has checkpoints, but i never found them frustrating, mostly because it always represented the chance of getting more points. Highly recommendable.… Expand
  30. Bumpkin
    May 18, 2011
    9
    As a mature gamer (37) I was put off this because of the dialogue and the skillshot part of it. My God what a mistake. Yes its linear, but the level designs are excellent and the skillshot is amazing. It can be switched off in the options so you dont have to have numbers all over the screen (although they dont spoil the gameplay when on). The dialogue is superbly written and has aAs a mature gamer (37) I was put off this because of the dialogue and the skillshot part of it. My God what a mistake. Yes its linear, but the level designs are excellent and the skillshot is amazing. It can be switched off in the options so you dont have to have numbers all over the screen (although they dont spoil the gameplay when on). The dialogue is superbly written and has a depth and sense of humour that just do not exist in fps games of late. Its the first game I have finished (which isnt that short really) and immediately restarted. Unfortunately the PSN isnt fully functional so I cant get onto the multiplayer which I am itching to do. Its a great ride and a lot more suttle, clever and enjoyable than first meets the eye.… Expand
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#33 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#56 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 27, 2011
    70
    The biggest problem Bulletstorm has is that it's at odds with itself. It wants you to have a blast killing imaginatively, but gives you limited ammunition, uses cheap tactics and saves the best toys until way too late in the game. It wants you to revel in the wonderfully hackneyed story, but then suddenly gets all touchy feely, serious and humourless for no reason. [May 2011 p.75]
  2. Videogameszone.de
    May 24, 2011
    85
    Bulletstorm is not only offering a lot of enemies to shoot. We did not expect such good character development and such an entertaining story.
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  3. Gaming Target
    Mar 27, 2011
    87
    Bulletstorm is the NFL Blitz of first-person shooters.
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