Gunvalkyrie

1. WilliW.

   Mar 19, 2002

   10

   Yes it's very difficult, but its fun to play still.

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2. NicholasB.

   Mar 19, 2002

   9

   Confusing controls but how is that the game's problem. the reviewers are just to supid to know how to use the controls. Great graphics, Confusing controls but how is that the game's problem. the reviewers are just to supid to know how to use the controls. Great graphics, great story, and thrilling to mow down hordes of aliens.… Expand

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4. Plasmaneedle

   Jan 25, 2014

   9

   Its difficulty leads to an enormous amount of fun and it really drives you to keep going. It's action packed, rewarding and satisfying.Its difficulty leads to an enormous amount of fun and it really drives you to keep going. It's action packed, rewarding and satisfying. Interesting story and good graphics for its time. The only thing keeping it from a 10 is a lack of polish.… Expand

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5. PatrickM.

   Mar 20, 2002

   8

   This game gives you an amazing amount of control over your character. While the learning curve is steep, the rewards are great once you This game gives you an amazing amount of control over your character. While the learning curve is steep, the rewards are great once you master them. Sprint across the ground then thrust up into the air, whip around 180 degrees and rain death upon aliens below -- thrilling! You have to get past thinking about what button to press and just think about what you want to do, and have your hands be trained to do it for you. Very satisfying if you're willing to put in the effort.… Expand

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6. Uter

   Jul 31, 2004

   7

   I can understand why this game has had such polar reivews. It's got a great introspective story, in a stylish and original universe. But I can understand why this game has had such polar reivews. It's got a great introspective story, in a stylish and original universe. But it does lack a certain polish in spots, and of course the control is poor. Mostly just the camera control is unintuitive. Overall I think it's a respectable game, but nothing too special.… Expand

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7. Yuri_Yslin

   Aug 20, 2021

   3

   I am surprised people consider this game hard - it really isn't. The enemies provide absolutely no challenge whatsover and the time limits (onI am surprised people consider this game hard - it really isn't. The enemies provide absolutely no challenge whatsover and the time limits (on stages with time limits) are plentiful. Most bosses, save for the last guy, you can literally outDPS with the drive gun standing in front of them, as long as you brought with you the item that replenishes your shields when you die.The only "challenge" comes from the terrible controls, mostly due to the need to constantly press the analogue sticks down. Because of how stiff the xbox analog sticks are on xbox classic's original controller, it wears down on your thumbs quickly and can lead to wrist pains after a while.
   
   Other than that, the game is a very literal excercise in mediocrity - there are only two weapons (and the gun is worthless most of the time, so you end up using your basic attack 99% of the time), the powerups don't change much and their effect is hard to notice, the enemies are boring & provide no challenge whatsoever (they are only there to slow you down), the plot is only elaborated upon in the text-only reports that you unlock after each mission. The only thing worth praising are graphics, they are crisp, however, you do experience slowdowns from time to time.
   
   The boost system was probably intended to be fun and rewarding, and in the demos (that play if you leave the game on the title screen for a while), it looks pretty rad. In reality, the system is ruined by the fact that the aiming controls are Jet Force Gemini-tier of nonsense - aiming with the right analog stick is overly sensitive and keeps resetting itself after you let go of the stick, even a little. This makes it virtually impossible to play like in the demos. You will struggle to keep the camera in one direction when moving because of how bad the controls are.
   
   The game is also short, doesn't have any remarkable music (except maybe track 13 - "Banquet, Before, Hereafter", but it's very short) and becomes boring and repetitive really fast.
   
   The camera is awful and will actively ruin your day on the levels where you're supposed to land on tight platforms.
   
   All in all, a very mediocre game, would not recommend it to anyone. It's a waste of time to play, even if you're a retro fanatic.… Expand

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8. LEXGBR

   Jan 27, 2022

   0

   Tive o prazer de adquirir em mídia física e jogar através da retrocompatibilidade no Xbox One, o game está simplesmente lindo visualmente,Tive o prazer de adquirir em mídia física e jogar através da retrocompatibilidade no Xbox One, o game está simplesmente lindo visualmente, dificuldade é o maior atrativo, apenas os comandos que estão um pouco "datados", mas isto não retira a mágica do game! Excelente, recomendo a todos!… Expand

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