Gunblade NY & L.A. Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2010
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
  3. Negative: 6 out of 22
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  1. Nintendo Power
    85
    I can't help but like this two-pack...[but i]t's not $30 worth of fun. [Oct 2010, p.89]
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  2. Gaming Age
    75
    While you might not get as much life out of this as you would your typical Call of Duty or Halo title, I think it's a unique game that really should be experienced by anyone with a passing interest in the Light Gun genre, and I definitely feel like it's worth checking out.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best Wii Game of 2010
88
#88 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
43
#43 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Oxcart
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    This is the game you remember from the arcade -- for all the good and bad that means. Despite transitioning to a system completely unlike theThis is the game you remember from the arcade -- for all the good and bad that means. Despite transitioning to a system completely unlike the positional-based gun system of the arcade edition, the Wii's IR tracking system is still able to accurately track exactly what you want to do. You won't lose accuracy in the new system. With an adequate sound system, you can reproduce that thumping basso gunblast you recall from the arcade. The only real downside is that you will also accurately reproduce the below-par graphics, particularly in the Gunblade NY edition. Low polygon counts and nonexistent textures create a dull set of visuals, but the gameplay can't be faulted. The smaller triggers found on Wii Zappers and their clones also mean finger cramping can (and will) occur during extended play. Really, though, when you get right down to it, this takes some of the best rail-shooter action out of the arcade and puts it into your living room.… Full Review »
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