Gun Showdown

 PSP
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
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  1. GameSpot
    74
    This updated, portable version of 2006's open-ended Wild West action adventure introduces a few keen changes and features to make up for a few bits that were lost in translation.
  2. VGPub
    74
    A very well put together port of the console version. The story is the main thing that takes the cake here; the extra multiplayer modes are nice but are mostly forgettable.
  3. Digital Entertainment News
    72
    Aside from an awkward control system, it’s hard not to appreciate the effort that went into making GUN Showdown more than just a straight port.
  5. Gaming Nexus
    70
    Gun Showdown could have been a disastrous port of a so-so action game, but it ends up being a surprisingly solid game full of fun missions, crazy firefights and some cool extra goodies.
  6. GameSpy
    70
    Despite a lot of roaming and only moderately paced action, GUN Showdown's adventure proves unique enough to be entertaining, and the lightning-quick pace of the plot will keep you running from place to place before you have much of a chance to get bored.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    If you're prepared to come to terms with the sizeable control issues and accept the occasional technical gremlin, there's gold to be found in them there pixels.
  8. 3DAvenue
    70
    Those new to the franchise will find a truly superb game in GUN, but for anyone coming back for a second helping, chances are you will be disappointed.
  9. PSM Magazine
    70
    This port holds up surprisingly well. [Jan 2007, p.88]
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  10. Pure Magazine UK
    70
    Some more variation and a fuller landscape would have made it perfect. [Jan 2007, p.64]
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  11. Worth Playing
    65
    This version fails to even live up to the console counterpart, as the controls suffer far too much on the PSP itself.
  12. PSM3 Magazine UK
    63
    A port of much style, but little substance. [Feb 2007, p.78]
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  13. VideoGamer
    60
    There's no denying that GUN Showdown is an entertaining game, but you'll have to overcome the incredibly awkward controls in order to get any enjoyment from it.
  14. G4 TV
    60
    The gun fighting and horse riding action is fun on the go, but the controls take a lot of time to get used to, and the overall game is still rather short.
  15. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    The control system is half-cocked making it seem half the experience of the PS2 game. [Christmas 2006, p.86]
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  16. Thunderbolt
    60
    The controls are a bit fuggly, but all in all, it’s the same game that was released for the major consoles, so if you’re really dying to play this, this is a version to consider.
  17. Games Master UK
    59
    A once enjoyable wilid west shooter gone bad on the PSP. [Jan 2007, p.69]
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  18. Eurogamer
    50
    It's GUN on a handheld platform, but it doesn't work quite as well as it does on consoles.
  19. PALGN
    50
    Gun Showdown just goes to show that developers need more than just more content to bring console games to the PSP.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best PSP Game of 2006
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#83 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#35 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. RyanC.
    Dec 6, 2007
    8
    Gun showdown has a very good story line and very creative characters, which it uses to fantastic effect in its story clips. Its story mode is Gun showdown has a very good story line and very creative characters, which it uses to fantastic effect in its story clips. Its story mode is also very strong, but doesn't have that final push to make it that bit better. Some side missions can be very frustrating and impossible to complete and I was stuck on level 3 for about a week, however its ad hoc play is excellent where you can link up with another friend who has the game and play wirelessly. It has fantastic settings and scenery in its online play, which are levels from the story mode and more can be unlocked as you go through the game. You can also play without someone in a online atmosphere where characters are controlled by the system itself and this can bring much entertainment. I would recommend this game for its creativity, great graphics, characters and the story that flows through it and its multiplayer.… Full Review »
  2. JojP.
    May 28, 2007
    1
    An excellent western story completely ruined by the worst controls ever on a psp game!
  3. NickS.
    Nov 26, 2006
    8
    I waited to finish the game before rating it. I personally would recommend it, good graphics, great music, and generally good fun. The first I waited to finish the game before rating it. I personally would recommend it, good graphics, great music, and generally good fun. The first few hours of game play made me almost regret buying it, but once the story develops and missions become more interesting, you'll find yourself fairly captivated and the many side missions provide a healthy distraction. The best thing about the game is the vast terrain on which you can ride through with your horse, there is something therapeutic about it. Its not the perfect game however, the slo-motion gundraw option is faily poor, which made me doubt the psp can emulate the Matric / Max Payne Style gameplay. Also, there are only 4 or 5 kind of enemies, in a melee you'll find youreslf shooting at an army of twins/triplests. But all in all, its worth a buy especially if you like western style games.… Full Review »
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