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. 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
2
#2 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2012
1
#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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