Gungrave G.O.R.E

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 38
  3. Negative: 7 out of 38
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  1. Edge Magazine
    Dec 29, 2022
    40
    GORE might have worked had it followed the remit of the original PS2 Gungrave to deliver an intense couple of hours, before focusing on polish and score-chasing replay value. As it is, the moments when you gorge on the excesses of Grave's ordnance are spread thinly between slabs of frustration and tedium. [Issue#380, p.116]
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  2. PLAY
    Dec 14, 2022
    40
    Gungrave anime fans might be able to crowbar some fun out of this, but we strongly recommend that they don’t even try. Destined to become dead and buried. [Issue#22, p.86]
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  3. Gamer Escape
    Nov 23, 2022
    40
    Equal parts missed opportunity and failed return, Gungrave G.O.R.E‘s high aspirations are often met with the harsh reality of how messy it ultimately became. Even the notable names attached to this comeback couldn’t save it from the mindless, frustrating, and tedious mess this game is. The best-case scenario for this game is someone curiously downloading this on Game Pass, playing for an hour or two, and deleting it shortly after. Some things should just stay buried.
  5. Push Square
    Nov 22, 2022
    40
    If you're someone who heard "a new Gungrave" and got excited, this is a game for you. For what it's worth, it nails that. It genuinely feels like a lost PS2 game, and that's the kind of thing we love. Although, the original game had the benefit of only being around two hours long, while G.O.R.E. clocks in at about 12. However, we can't in good faith recommend someone to spend £45 on this, outside of those with an affinity for the series.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 22, 2022
    40
    I played Gungrave G.O.R.E with zero knowledge of the franchise, and I reckon that is for the better. I would be infinitely more disappointed going into this game as a diehard fan of the series and seeing what a disservice G.O.R.E does to the Gungrave name. It’s astonishing to see Iggymob charging $50 for a low-budget, niche game riddled with unoriginal gameplay, multiple soft-locks, atrocious level design, and laughable voice acting.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 25, 2022
    30
    While I do admire the attempt to give players the power fantasy of playing as a guy so utterly, brutally powerful that he can calmly walk through a bullet ballet, Gungrave G.O.R.E burns its goodwill far too quickly and from there it’s too exhausting to bother with.
  8. GameSkinny
    Dec 12, 2022
    20
    I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the bulk of Gungrave was developed in the mid-noughties, because despite the passably-AA-of-late-PS3-era graphics, it’s practically identical to its predecessors, both in terms of gameplay and level design. And to be kind to the earlier entries in the franchise, they were verging on unwieldy 20 years ago. Basically, nothing has changed between them, save a graphical overhaul.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jan 23, 2023
    A heart-pumping third person shooter as linear and predictable as satisfying and fun to play from start to finish. Superb soundtrack. [Recommended]

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 10 out of 33
  1. ClaytonCarmine
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    I still don't understand why the game has such low ratings, Gungrave G.O.R.E is one of the gems of this year and certainly much better thanI still don't understand why the game has such low ratings, Gungrave G.O.R.E is one of the gems of this year and certainly much better than the garbage GOW Ragnarok DLC.
    The game rests on two iron pillars, the first thing you can see is how the developers loved Gungrave and tried to invest every cent in the game despite the average budget. The second is the gameplay itself and the combat system is a child's dream, because the Bible Epic is happening on the screen.
    The player seems to be dancing with weapons, two pistols, almost like Dante's, and his huge coffin on his back, allow the player to create complete chaos on the screen, because there are a lot of ranged attacks and it all looks mega spectacular and epic.
    The 2002 Gungrave anime is still remembered with warmth in my heart, as is the Ps2 game, and I was very surprised that G.O.R.E was associated with previous Gungrave works, thanks a lot to the developers for loving this iconic character and really looking forward to continuing the new one G.O.R.E, because the game is super and there are no direct analogues on the video game market right now.
    PS, I have already completed the game on XBOX Series X at 1000g ❤    … Full Review »
  2. Parkdj001
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    I been waiting for almost a lot of time.funally, im really happy!!! Ulimited bulets, cool characters, rush and rush. This is real gungrave!!!
  3. gto01105011
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    All good! Buy i just hope more play bunji and quartz. If you guys have a update planning, please include this.
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