Gungrave G.O.R.E

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 10 out of 33
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  1. bpgould1994
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Gungrave G.O.R.E is a good third person shooter that has awsome music from the person who did the music for thr Devil may cry games as well as good sized amount of content considering of 7 different locations and a total of 30 stages. There are a few issues I had with the game but there were not enough to keep me from completing the game. The two things I had a issue with was the lastGungrave G.O.R.E is a good third person shooter that has awsome music from the person who did the music for thr Devil may cry games as well as good sized amount of content considering of 7 different locations and a total of 30 stages. There are a few issues I had with the game but there were not enough to keep me from completing the game. The two things I had a issue with was the last section of stage 5 when I was on the roof of the train the signs have a not great hit box also does not help that there are many different emeies but what I really don't like is after I get to the arrow and jump over the third sign there is a mine in front that will knock me to the ground, once I get pased that I will need to somehow get past three emies with missiles and a few others as well as get into the other car that is surrounded by mines in the like four ofr five minutes I have before my head is lopped off and Quartez strats screaming my name. But besides that Quatez can be very talkive during the game but is also helpful hero warn me when if I am not paying attention. I enjoyed all the boss fights and Bunjis stage was fun and interesting I would like to have played as him more but it's fine. I am hoping that from how the game ended there will be dlc hopefully I will get my preorder dlc but besides that I would suggest this to anyone that would like it… Expand
  2. Dinoclub
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    I suggest you to start from easy mode. Clear normal mode with stronger weapon and once the mechanic is understood and in your head,play the game more.if you start from the hard mode from get -go,you will experience the hell.im trying to unlock all skills. Let's enjoy the game.Gungrave gore.
  3. MCSeong
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    It was a very intense experience. Growth is very important in this game. It was hard at first. It was really hard. However, after knowing the growth, it was really cool. Are the people swearing at this game only played for 5 minutes? Add up. In particular, growth is important. It's a game without wasting time. It's really fun.
  4. J_R
    Jun 19, 2023
    7
    7.0/10

    F**k the game journalists for ignoring, dismissing or s**tting on this game. Gungrave G.O.R.E. might be lower budget and rough around the edges but it is a blast to play. Gungrave G.O.R.E. is in third person and a shooter but don’t think that it is going to be like the third person shooters you’re used to. Gungrave G.O.R.E. is an arcade action shooter and has more in common    7.0/10

    F**k the game journalists for ignoring, dismissing or s**tting on this game. Gungrave G.O.R.E. might be lower budget and rough around the edges but it is a blast to play.

    Gungrave G.O.R.E. is in third person and a shooter but don’t think that it is going to be like the third person shooters you’re used to. Gungrave G.O.R.E. is an arcade action shooter and has more in common with games like rail shooters, beat ‘em ups and shmups.

    You move Grave, the main character through linear stages in a slow and deliberately designed way that works with how the game plays. He has plenty of actions at his disposal to deal with the waves of enemies. First up is his regular shooting which auto targets or can be more controlled and doesn’t need reloading. You can do a charged shot too which is handy for shielded enemies at a distance. He can jump and dodge. The dodge doesn’t just get you out the way but also gives you a small invincibility window and you can shoot during it too. The jump can also double as a dodge and again you can shoot during it. Grave has melee attacks and starts with a basic combo for breaking shields and deflecting rockets. Grapple ability lets you hold enemies as a shield while still shooting and then throw them and there is a chase which is like a charge forward.

    There’s fury mode which when activated pushes close enemies back and gives you a temporary damage boost but you need to have earned it first. Killing enemies in this mode also builds your art score. The art score is one part of getting a good rank at the end of the stage. Burst mode is stationary rapid fire with camera control for dealing with crowds. Storm Barrage is similar to this but needs to be earned and is way faster and as long as you have shield it can’t be interrupted. Executing stunned enemies builds art score and recovers your shield. Finally there are demolition shots, that need to be earned, which are like special attacks that give you a brief window of invincibility and can be devastating to crowds, knock enemies down and gives health back.

    All of this works really well together and the game is about constantly moving forward while keeping your beat going (hit counter). When no enemies are present the beat can be kept up by destroying objects. While doing this you need to always be picking the right actions at the right time and the right targets too. Then on top of that you need to build your art score and keep an eye on your shield, health and actions earned. Gungrave G.O.R.E. rewards you for playing well during the action and after stages with a rank and points that can be spent on upgrades and new abilities. Stages are a short blast, about 10 minutes or less and it is fun and addictive.

    Unfortunately gameplay can be held back at times by a lack of polish, poor AI and spawns happening too slowly. I got stuck on the environment twice and enemies were frozen and unkillable a couple of times too. The constant onslaught of gameplay, bullets and explosions can be tiring and repetitive. There are two side characters as well which go underused and in Quartz’s case is underdeveloped too. Gameplay would have benefited from a shorter run time with less but more highly polished stages.

    I can’t say how well Gungrave G.O.R.E. does presenting the source material because I haven’t played the previous games or seen the anime. I found the story, characters, dialogue and cutscenes to be pretty bland and didn’t get into it at all. Don’t get me wrong it can be freaking cool from time to time but mostly it’s just not. It lacks charm and charisma. Cutscenes can often feel lifeless and the whole experience exudes low budget. The voice acting doesn’t help either. Gungrave G.O.R.E. could have benefited a lot from just going all out silly and way more over the top. At least the sound effects and music are fun and pretty well done.

    The visuals of Gungrave G.O.R.E. are not too impressive. It looks like an older game that has been polished up a little for a PS5 release. The developers have done a good job making up for this with style and variety. There are 31 stages that take you different places in the world with different types of settings. It also has a diverse line up of enemies to blast away and multiple bosses too. The old anime/ PS2 era style is cool and a bit nostalgic.

    I hope that the developers of Gungrave G.O.R.E. are well aware that there are plenty of gamers out there that still appreciate this type of game and that what they have achieved here is pretty cool. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this developer to see what they do next. I’m having plenty of fun with Gungrave G.O.R.E. but I know many players will bounce off this game quickly. I would still give it a strong recommendation to anyone that enjoys arcade and action games.

    7.0/10    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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!!!
  7. maxpayper
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    People who like this style will love it, and people who hate it will hate it. However, it is sure to relieve stress. I've been waiting for this for a really long time, and they've fulfilled the fans' fantasies.Break and destroy without thinking. this is gungrave. PS5 supports 60 frames, and PS4 did not drop frames even when many enemies appeared. This was amazing.
  8. Bsminzza
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    Grave is back!! I like this. It is a simple and powerful. If you same me, get a play. I don’t say anymore. Just cool and nice action game.
  9. 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 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    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 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 ❤    … Expand
  10. Haokus
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Não da para aceitar que no Brasil esse jogo custe 300R$.
    Eu não conhecia o jogo de antigamente, fiquei sabendo ao ver sobre ele agora. Esperei por anos esse jogo após ver o trailer quando foi mostrado a 1ª vez, eis que ao lançar foi a maior decepção, parece que foi feito por amador novato, eu vejo o personagem e só me vem o Dante de Devil may cry na cabeça. Não sei nem como explicar o    Não da para aceitar que no Brasil esse jogo custe 300R$.
    Eu não conhecia o jogo de antigamente, fiquei sabendo ao ver sobre ele agora. Esperei por anos esse jogo após ver o trailer quando foi mostrado a 1ª vez, eis que ao lançar foi a maior decepção, parece que foi feito por amador novato, eu vejo o personagem e só me vem o Dante de Devil may cry na cabeça. Não sei nem como explicar o quanto esse jogo decepcionou, se é o som , a jogabilidade, a forma da gameplay...esse jogo é ruim, mas muito ruim mesmo. Joguei as 2 primeiras partes para ter certeza que não era uma bomba e coisa da minha cabeça, mas ai tive certeza que esse jogo foi de longe o pior que joguei esse ano. E olha que eu AMO jogos HackSlash , mas esse é impossível gostar e recomendar..nem da para acreditar que levou tantos anos para sair isso.    … Expand
  11. Steyraus
    May 26, 2023
    10
    The game feels a but clunky ,messy and a bit generic at first. But once you unlock skills and level up it fire. The game is similar to DMC with progression and it's awsome once you get powerful. I found myself getting hooked on the over the top action and nice linear pace. I dig the characters and story it's just feel like they could have done more.. It might not be eligible for theseThe game feels a but clunky ,messy and a bit generic at first. But once you unlock skills and level up it fire. The game is similar to DMC with progression and it's awsome once you get powerful. I found myself getting hooked on the over the top action and nice linear pace. I dig the characters and story it's just feel like they could have done more.. It might not be eligible for these games Journalist's goty lists. But this is a non political, fun as hell blast festival and I had a great time with it.… Expand
  12. frederik1478
    Feb 13, 2023
    3
    Gungrave has a problem and a problem is that the gameplay is satisfying as long as the difficulty is on easy because as soon as the enemy start to become bullets sponge it takes so many hits that it becomes not satisfying.

    The original PS2 game looks good paly good and has a really good art style when this one doesn't really have it the realistic art style there going for looks bad
  13. Ginzilla86
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    In this country, the PS2 cult series should only be known to die-hard anime fans. After "Trigun: Planet Gunsmoke", which was shown at a Sega event in 2002, unfortunately disappeared shortly afterwards without further public announcement, the first "Gungrave" was released in the same year, which quickly became a cult hit among anime fans. A 26-episode anime series produced by Madhouse wasIn this country, the PS2 cult series should only be known to die-hard anime fans. After "Trigun: Planet Gunsmoke", which was shown at a Sega event in 2002, unfortunately disappeared shortly afterwards without further public announcement, the first "Gungrave" was released in the same year, which quickly became a cult hit among anime fans. A 26-episode anime series produced by Madhouse was released in 2003, followed by a no less leaden 2004 sequel, Gungrave: Overdose. After 14 years of fun, the spin-off "Gungrave VR" was released for the PSVR in 2018, which is to be understood as a prologue to the new "Gungrave G.O.R.E" by Iggymob and Prime Matter.

    Technically, "Gungrave G.O.R.E" is doing impressively well for an indie production. It runs very smoothly in performance mode (4K/60fps), the hit feedback is powerful, the video sequences are pretty and the levels are visually varied. And it's all accompanied by a driving electro-industrial soundtrack that perfectly suits the atmosphere of the game with its shrill jazz and rock influences.

    The bloody bullet ballet (like the PS2 predecessors) can be quite frustrating at times. Especially due to the fact that the checkpoints were distributed rather unfavorably. This is shown e.g. in the train stage, where you have to dodge signs and obstacles while fighting countless enemies at the same time. If you are thrown off the train, it means immediate game death - and that you have to start the entire passage from the beginning. In the later course of the game there are always such unfair passages.

    Gungrave G.O.R.E. offers dull but stylish old-school ballroom orgies that will certainly not appeal to everyone. The frustration factor is sometimes high and some design quirks are annoying, but the core gameplay of shooting, fighting and tactics has been implemented all the more. Anyone who, after a steep learning curve, masters the protagonist's skills and shoots himself into a "flow" will be rewarded with an "okay, one more round" feeling. Hopefully a potential successor won't be another 18 years in the future. Anime fans who like old-fashioned arcade shoot-outs should definitely take a look, despite the mixed reviews.    … Expand
  14. Alexd0702
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Thoughtless gameplay, full of fun and infinite shooting. Sometimes feels hard to overcome some levels with thousands of enemies. This is the game, after passing which the hands and fingers hurt from constant shooting.
  15. pizzastation
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    This game has broken level design.
    Instant death traps, tons of grenades, and a rain of missiles.
    Did the developers really think this was a good idea? Motion like PS2. Graphics like PS3. Gimmicks like Resident Evil 4. I can't believe it's a 2022 game. The character's face is also weird. I'm a Gungrave fan. However, I can only think of this as an indie game, not a sequel. The stylish part    This game has broken level design.
    Instant death traps, tons of grenades, and a rain of missiles.
    Did the developers really think this was a good idea?
    Motion like PS2.
    Graphics like PS3.
    Gimmicks like Resident Evil 4.
    I can't believe it's a 2022 game.
    The character's face is also weird.
    I'm a Gungrave fan.
    However, I can only think of this as an indie game, not a sequel.
    The stylish part of Gungrave is missing.
    It seems to me that the character's personality has also changed.
    When I thought Gungrave was back, it was another piece of garbage.
    I will never buy anything from this developer again.
    Trust is gone.
    I am very angry that my favorite series was betrayed by this game.    … Expand
  16. MintMinstrel
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    At first this game had extreme difficulty spikes and some janky mechanics. However, there were 2 patches and now its very fun game. Especially cartoon mode was mind blowing! I'd like to give thanks to developers who chnaged the game in a short time. This game should be rated one more time.This game has been ed to
  17. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    Niche bir oyun. Fazla umutlarım olmadan giriş yaptım fakat animasyonlar, hareket ve silahlar kalas gibi hissettiriyor. AA oyun olduğunan farkındayım fakat yine de ölüm dizaynları çok tek düze. 2 saatten fazla oynamaya dayanamayıp bıraktım.
  18. PMG-Writer
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    Thus, "Gungrave G.O.R.E." is really fun. Those who were waiting for a good story will unfortunately be a bit disappointed. But if you only want to experience action and straightforwardness, "Gungrave G.O.R.E." is just right for you. Bullets fly around your ears everywhere and the effects only light up every second. In addition, the controls are easy to use and you'll finish off yourThus, "Gungrave G.O.R.E." is really fun. Those who were waiting for a good story will unfortunately be a bit disappointed. But if you only want to experience action and straightforwardness, "Gungrave G.O.R.E." is just right for you. Bullets fly around your ears everywhere and the effects only light up every second. In addition, the controls are easy to use and you'll finish off your opponents in a flash. If you want to experience an intense and action-packed game and you like games like this, you'll be happy to pick up "Gungrave G.O.R.E.".… Expand
  19. wlsrms2
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    it easy at first. it gets harder a d harder. however, once you buy the skills and enhance your ability, the fun starts. however, there are some issues. some levels are dull and some levels cause stresses.however, this is not to a point where it needs radical criticism.

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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
  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]
  2. IGN Adria
    Dec 16, 2022
    60
    Gungrave GORE offers immense fun until 2/3 of it when it becomes incredibly tedious and boring cause of huge spike in difficulty curve, which is a huge disappointment, since the game had a potential to be great easy going PS2-era shooter.
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  3. 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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