Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. TheXboxHub
    Apr 10, 2017
    90
    With enough fresh content to call back the interest of veteran players and a unique experience that should be welcomed by new players, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition finally gets the opportunity to really shine.
  2. GamingTrend
    Apr 6, 2017
    90
    It is still as unique and hilarious as ever, and with the improvements to its visuals, Bulletstorm now has some beauty to go with its blood.
  3. 4P.de
    Apr 13, 2017
    85
    You can still feel the mark the original left on the action genre. But with additions to FPS like Doom or Shadow Warrior 2 the niche of exhilarating combo shooting is getting crowded. Nonetheless: If you hadn’t played Bulletstorm yet, strap yourself in for one hell of a ride.
  5. XboxAddict
    Apr 10, 2017
    82
    Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is a solid remaster and is a game that many should have some fun with. It has enjoyable gameplay, visuals that manage to look good, control that is spot on, and the experience as a whole is fun. As a game experience, it’s definitely worth picking up, but I find myself having difficulty telling you to buy it at the full price of a new retail game. If you can get a deal on it, pick it up without question; however, if you’re on the fence, it might almost be worth waiting, given the full price you’ll have to pay for a remastered game.
  6. SomosXbox
    Apr 20, 2017
    81
    Bulletstorm Full Clip Edition is a frenetic, addictive and very funny first person shooter. It encourages us to use creativity so we carry out all kinds of combinations to kill our foes. Make incomparable combos to earn more progress points.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 29, 2017
    80
    Reminds us how great shooters were before Doom and Wolfenstein were rebooted. [June 2017, p.72]
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  8. The Digital Fix
    Apr 19, 2017
    80
    If you missed playing Bulletstorm when it was originally released the Full Clip Edition is the definitive way to play one of the Xbox 360's more under appreciated titles. Not to mention it's stupid, stupid fun!
  9. TrueAchievements
    Apr 13, 2017
    80
    Bulletstorm is still as good as it ever was. It's fast, fluid, highly vulgar, and incredibly addictive. In a world of hyper-serious shooters, Bulletstorm stands out as an oasis of non-serious fun and is head-and-shoulders above its competition... Duke included. Fans of shooters who missed out in 2011 are highly encouraged to pick up this remaster as it is going to be the best way to play through the exploits of Grayson, Ishi, and Trishka. That being said, if you've already played the original and aren't aching to be knee deep in viscera and vulgarity, there's not a lot here to encourage a second go, especially at the current price point. We wanted more and the post-credits stinger does a nice job of setting up a potential sequel. Here's to hoping that we get another round of nom juice and some more taints to shoot.
  10. Windows Central
    Apr 10, 2017
    80
    It's a shame the developers didn't fix up Anarchy mode or add something brand new for players who've already experienced the game. But since so many gamers (including me) missed out on Bulletstorm the first time around, the Full Clip Edition still makes for a fairly compelling package. Let's hope this version sells well enough to justify a sequel. A Bulletstorm 2 with modern gameplay refinements and improved multiplayer would be truly epic.
  11. GameSpew
    Apr 8, 2017
    80
    Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition brings one of the most underappreciated gems of the last generation up to date for a whole new legion of players to discover and enjoy.
  12. Xbox Achievements
    Apr 6, 2017
    80
    Not played Bulletstorm before? Then the Full Clip Edition is pretty much essential. Played it and finished it? In that case, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is worth revisiting for a second time, although the smattering of added extras might not necessarily be reason enough. Still, Bulletstorm is still good, dirty fun that will punch you square in the crotch.
  13. ICXM
    Apr 6, 2017
    80
    Bulletstorm is a mostly unchanged experience from its original 2011 iteration. The upgraded visuals are definitely a sight to behold, but for those who have already played through People Can Fly’s over-the-top FPS, there isn’t much to gain here.
  14. ZTGD
    Apr 11, 2017
    70
    Remasters are part of this generation whether we like them or not. Bulletstorm is a game perfect for this trend as a lot of players likely missed it the first time around. The addition of Duke Nukem and all the DLC is nice, but the sticker shock is real. This is the kind of game that would have done much better with just a little lower price of entry.

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

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  1. CloudStrife05
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    Good game. You definitely see Gears of War-esque in this game give that it is made by Epic. Especially in main character Grayson Hunt (MarcusGood game. You definitely see Gears of War-esque in this game give that it is made by Epic. Especially in main character Grayson Hunt (Marcus Fenix type guy and very similar voice), and main protagonist General Victor Sarrano (who resembles Colonel Victor Hoffman in some ways). I did like the point kill system and that awesome grappling gun/hook.… Full Review »
  2. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    Нестареющая классика и просто образец отличного линейного адреналинового шутера от первого лица. Игра вышла уже 9 лет назад и как по мне заНестареющая классика и просто образец отличного линейного адреналинового шутера от первого лица. Игра вышла уже 9 лет назад и как по мне за все эти годы ни капли не постарела и по-прежнему может зажечь. Да, пожалуй, графика уже не выглядит настолько впечатляющей как это было при старте игры, однако небогатый но весьма продуманный арсенал оружия с двумя режимами боя, возможности нашего героя по выведению из равновесия оппонентов за счёт подкатов, пинков и хлыста, система скиллшотов, заставляющая максимально творчески подходить к уничтожению врагов, да и просто действие игры, которое неведомой силой вдавливает тебя в мягкий диван и заставляет сердце быстро биться однозначно не оставляет равнодушным. Пожалуй, только DOOMу и Серьезному Сэму Bulletstorm уступает в интенсивности происходящего. Не всё конечно гладко в игре, несколько сбивает с толку в такой активной и агрессивной среде отсутствие возможности прыгать у нашего подопечного, да и в принципе управление сделано кривовато, пришлось очень долго привыкать. Сюжет в игре не насыщен драматическими событиями, но для этого жанра вполне себе сносный. Bulletstorm своей концовкой намекала нам недвусмысленно на продолжение, но почему-то так до сих пор не обзавелся сиквелом, хотя игра получила весьма лестные отзывы. Остаётся лишь ждать и надеяться на вторую часть в новой современной оболочке с сохранением чумового драйва и творческого нестандартного подхода к разрушению.… Full Review »
  3. SenorKoquonfaes
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    Bulletstorm’s core gameplay loop is to “Kill with Skill” in the form of “Skillshots”. Since most of the enemies can be pretty bullet-spongey,Bulletstorm’s core gameplay loop is to “Kill with Skill” in the form of “Skillshots”. Since most of the enemies can be pretty bullet-spongey, Skillshots represent the most efficient way of killing enemies. Bulletstorm has a database of 131 different Skillshots for the player to try and pull off throughout the course of the single player Campaign and various other game modes. Skillshots reward you with points for killing enemies in the most hilarious and creative ways possible: shooting an enemy is the ass rewards you with a “Rear Entry” skillshot, putting a kill shot into an enemies neck rewards you with the “Gag Reflex” skillshot as he gargles and chokes on his own blood and going full-on “THIS. IS. SPARTA!” and kicking an enemy off of high places rewards you with a “Vertigo” skillshot, among many others. Some are tougher to pull off than others; I ultimately settled into a routine of using a half dozen or so Skillshots that I could reliably pull off. Some are locked behind certain combat encounters and some are locked behind a weapon’s alt-fire mode. On top of being fun to execute, the points you acquire from Skillshots serve as the in-game currency which you can spend on weapon upgrades and ammo by linking up with a “Dropkit” (which will also give you access to your Skillshot checklist and gameplay stats) via your “Energy Leash”. While you can acquire small amounts of points from simply shooting enemies, you get far more points by executing Skillshots. The game also utilizes the tried and true “bullet time” mechanic, where kicking or pulling an enemy towards you with the “energy leash” triggers a bullet time sequence where you can better place your shots or quickly survey your surroundings and pull off a Skillshot using environmental hazards like a giant cactus or live electrical cables.

    In terms of weapons, Bulletstorm offers up a pretty decent arsenal for you to leverage. There’s your standard assault rifle (Peacemaker Carbine) and pistol (The Screamer) but there’s also a quad barrel shotgun (the Boneduster) which became my go-to weapon in most combat arenas, the “Flailgun” which fires a length of chain with two mines attached to both ends which can wrap around enemies and restrict their movements or the “Penetrator” which fires a giant drill head that can pierce through multiple targets and embed them into walls or ceilings. Each weapon has an alt-fire mode known as “Charges” that need to be unlocked.

    The game’s single player campaign has seven acts and lasts about 5-6 hours, providing a fast paced, fun and easy to pick up experience. I’ve done three play throughs of the campaign because I really enjoyed my time with it and wanted to see how many different Skillshots I could unlock. The campaign has two collectible strands in the form of “Newsbots” and “Electroflies”. The enemy variety adds to the challenge of the game and forces you to adjust your play style on the fly. Some enemies will dodge your kick unless your force them into a pain state, some are too quick to be leashed and some can only by killed by hitting glowing weak spots. Some enemies will charge at you with melee weapons, some shoot at you from a distance and some are deadly in close combat so target prioritization in combat arenas is advantageous.

    Aside from the campaign, there’s Anarchy mode, which is a 1 to 4 player horde mode. It’s perfectly serviceable, if unspectacular. Odds are you’ve played this sort of mode a bunch of times before. The other game mode I checked out was Echoes mode which serves as an arcade style, score challenge mode that drops you into short sections of the single player campaign and tracks your score based on kills, skill shots, time completion etc. and then assigns you a rating from 0 to 3 stars. There are local and global leaderboards that host your score and I found this mode to be quite enjoyable, playing through all 30 Echoes.

    On a technical level, Bulletstorm does have some issues. I did experience some frame rate drops in a few of combat arenas, some stuttering and 2 crashes to dashboard in the later stages of the game. Graphically, the game looks great, as a remastering probably should and the load times aren’t overly long. The levels are very linear and don’t offer much in the way of exploration.

    My only major gripe with Bulletstorm is it’s price point. $40 CAD for a remastered game that was only 6 years old, is kind of a joke.

    Overall, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is fun, mindlessly fun shooter that’s easy to pick up and provides some decent replay value via it’s Skillshots database and various game modes besides the main campaign. If you missed out on playing the original, I definitely recommend picking this up    … Full Review »
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