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. PGNx Media
    90
    Gun Showdown manages to improve on the original in many ways. You get more content (and thus correcting one of the main faults against the game), multiplayer and portable-friendly minigames. The underlying gameplay is still top-notch and the presentation is as well.
  2. GamesRadar+
    90
    Whether you've saddled up with a previous version of Gun or this is your first time strapping on the six-shooters, this title is not to be missed, as it captures this underrepresented genre like no other game.
  3. GamingTrend
    85
    With a compelling storyline, and load times that don’t keep you guessing when you’ll get to play, this is a great mature title in a time period that is often left neglected.
  5. Extreme Gamer
    85
    A little old, a little remixed, but still intensely fun, Gun Showdown is one of the best action shooters available for the PSP and I highly recommend a high noon showdown.
  6. Armchair Empire
    85
    A solid story with accompanying satisfyingly gory and glorified GTA-esque Western gunplay along with added multiplayer and mini-game modes overcome a too-short story mode and just-barely-OK controls as Gun Showdown ride off into the sunset as a quality Western-themed adventure for the PSP.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    83
    Despite its control issues and occasional frustrations Gun Showdown is an enjoyable game. It does a good job of creating a classic western lone gunman story and packing it with exciting missions with plenty of action.
  8. Game Chronicles
    82
    GUN Showdown sets a new standard of wild west action gameplay that merges an epic, and oft-times emotional story with challenging gameplay and realistic horseback riding and mounted combat.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    82
    Gun Showdown portrays the Wild Frontier with a realism that was missed in those old Spaghetti Westerns of the 60s and 70s.
  10. eToychest
    81
    Although controls are clumsy and some technical sacrifices had to be made, the added single player and multiplayer content makes Showdown a much longer-lasting game than its rent-worthy predecessor.
  11. IGN
    80
    An extremely impressive translation of the game from the console to the PSP. Shooting and western fans will be pleased with the job Activision and Rebellion have done here.
  12. GameZone
    80
    More than just a ho-hum straight port, GUN Showdown offers up a heaping of extras and multiplayer missions that fans of last year’s game would enjoy checking out, as well as those who missed it.
  13. GameDaily
    80
    Developer Rebellion's done splendid work bringing the game to the PSP, though the controls suffer from the default PSP set-up.
  14. DarkStation
    80
    Activision surprises us with a handheld game that offers even more content and features than its console counterparts. An absolute must for Gun fans on the move.
  15. Modojo
    80
    If you have a fascination with the Old West or even remotely liked last year's release of Gun, then Gun Showdown should be added almost immediately to your game collection. Its gameplay is still riveting and awfully bloody, just the way I like it, and the presentation has been handled well. Grab yourself a dusty hat and hit the trails.
  16. Boomtown
    80
    It gets annoying at the end and it isn't a long game by any stretch of the imagination but it works well.
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  17. AceGamez
    80
    It is better than the original in terms of content and extras, the controls and graphics are better than many other PSP games and the overall experience is great fun.
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  18. Game Informer
    78
    I’m glad Activision tried to address some of the problems in the original game (including adding multiplayer), but Showdown suffers slightly by drifting away from what it had already perfected.
  19. Play.tm
    78
    Gun is simply fun, allowing you to live out all your cowboy fantasies (no, not those ones) and feel like you really are an old west gunslinger.
  20. AtomicGamer
    78
    GUN Showdown is a great game that just doesn't quite fit onto the tiny PSP platform.
  21. TotalPlayStation
    75
    It's not perfect -- not by a long shot -- nor is it without frustrations, but these are inherent problems with the PSP itself for the most part, and one could argue that the game's length is perfectly suited for a handheld. Just be ready to take the good with the bad.
  22. Deeko
    75
    I must admit I am a sucker for games that tap into my childhood in a positive way. Gun Showdown pointed its barrel at my long lost younger self and told me to reach for the skies. Being a veteran of many gunfights, I did exactly what I was told and haven't regretted a thing.
  23. GameShark
    75
    GUN Showdown proves that with a little ingenuity and some hard work you can create something special for a hand-held platform.

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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