Gungnir

 PSP
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2012
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. RPG Fan
    Aug 13, 2012
    92
    If you're a more casual RPG player, you might want to give Gungnir a pass, but if you are a connoisseur of the SRPG genre, then Gungnir will delight you like few other games will.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 1, 2012
    85
    Gungnir is a fine addition to the Dept. Heaven series of Sting games. It's got enough content to last a good 30+ hours, and offers an immense challenge that even tactical professionals will have a hard time tackling. Coupled with an intriguing story and Atlus' excellent localization, this game definitely shouldn't be missed by PSP owners.
  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jun 29, 2012
    80
    Final Fantasy Tactic addicts should almost feel right at home. Almost. [Aug 2012, p.81]
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  5. GamingTrend
    Jul 5, 2012
    79
    If you're an SRPG fan you should not miss Gungnir.
  6. Machinima
    Jul 6, 2012
    70
    While Gungnir is in no means a bad game, there isn't anything about it that calls out to be played. The story isn't entirely original, but the lower class uprising setting fits well with the gameplay (as it does with most titles in the genre).
  7. ZTGD
    Jun 22, 2012
    70
    Overall, this game sits somewhere near the middle of the spectrum. While the story comes off a little bland, and the mechanics are maybe too complex for their own good, neither are off-putting.
  8. RPGamer
    May 31, 2012
    70
    Gungnir isn't the most original game out there, but neither is it as bog standard as it first appears. The story is engrossing and the battles skillfully tease the line between challenging and punishing. There's enough going on under the hood to keep arithmeticians happy, without making the game inaccessible to everyone else.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    Jul 10, 2012
    68
    It'll scratch the itch of hardcore strategy fans, but there's not a ton to miss by skipping it, either.
  10. EGM
    May 31, 2012
    60
    Gungnir takes some chances with the strategy-RPG formula, but many of these design decisions fall flat, and the story offers little of interest until about 12 hours into the game. It's a competent tactical offering, but not a particularly interesting one.
  11. Gamers' Temple
    Jun 27, 2012
    55
    If you are still a PSP owner and a strategy fan, Gungnir is almost a must-buy.
  12. Game Revolution
    Jun 29, 2012
    40
    Gungnir looks nice, but it's underwhelming. Getting into the fights was easy enough when I decided to ignore the game's extra tactics, and the combat turned out to be engaging enough. But those characters… I've never actually watched paint dry before but it sounds more interesting than actually reading through these characters' plight. Let me summon the demon, let me slay some bad guys, and let me be engaged in a story… don't make me feel like I'm sitting on the sidelines.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PSP Game of 2012
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#2 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2012
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#1 Most Shared PSP Game of 2012

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. BlackRenshai
    Jun 17, 2012
    10
    First impressions: For one, disregard the official 'critic' who wrote that the story does not develop for twelve hours, it develops quiteFirst impressions: For one, disregard the official 'critic' who wrote that the story does not develop for twelve hours, it develops quite fast and with excellent writing within the first hour! All fans of Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics and similar games will immediately feel right at home. I've been playing tactical RPGs since Sega's original Shining Force, and this one is on par with any of the aforementioned games in quality of story and emotional attachment you will develop toward that characters. Graphics are excellent, the combat is intuitive, maps are varied and challenging, yet not overly so, unit upgrades and hiring is fun and well thought out though not ground breaking, and the musical score is beautiful and haunting.

    This game is WELL worth the price tag of $29.99. You will NOT regret it!    … Full Review »
  2. Cyanurea
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    The most creative turn-based strategy game I have ever played, with one of the grittiest plots I've ever seen in an JRPG, reminiscent ofThe most creative turn-based strategy game I have ever played, with one of the grittiest plots I've ever seen in an JRPG, reminiscent of Apartheid. If you like difficult SRPGs, play this game.… Full Review »
  3. Jacktheripper99
    Oct 16, 2012
    3
    Terrible gaming mechanics, and touch of unbalance game-play, and a lack-luster story = Gungnir. The visual presentation is top notch and theTerrible gaming mechanics, and touch of unbalance game-play, and a lack-luster story = Gungnir. The visual presentation is top notch and the music is great, but outside of that, this isn't a good SJRPG at all. A easy pass, and a last disappointing way too return to the psp. Most of the offical critics got it right this time around.… Full Review »
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