Gungrave G.O.R.E

Gungrave G.O.R.E

November 22, 2022

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In Gungrave G.O.R.E, play the gun-wielding badass anti-hero of your dreams as you mow down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets and experience a story of vengeance, love, and loyalty, all in a beautiful third-person action shooter, combining the best that Eastern and Western game design has …

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Critic Reviews (38)

Albert Lichi Cubed3 Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E.&s;s gameplay won&s;t be for everyone and most gamers who never played the last few games on PlayStation 2 will be lost. The constant combat can wear some people down and the sound of guns blazing becomes white noise …"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Nov 2022
65.0 /100

"Gungrave G.O.R.E. is an action game "like before", exactly like those of the PS2 era, and it shows in everything from graphics to control. It is an "old" game, niche, but it does not stop having its audience, charm and …"

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Nov 2022
55.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

57.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E. tries to build up upon nostalgia and good old times with a gameplay which is basically the same of the old chapters. The result feels... well, out of time."

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Nov 2022
25.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"Gungrave GORE is one of the worst of 2022. It&s;s functional, but supremely awful the whole way through."

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Ash Wayling WellPlayed Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E is a thorough examination of what games offered us before they transformed into 40-hour cinematic masterpieces. While its appeal may not be broad enough to interest everyone, it establishes itself as a love letter to a time when …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Nov 2022
70.0 /100

"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Nov 2022
60.0 /100

"Gungrave G."

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Nov 2022
81.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

69.0

"A gothic and bloody old-style TPS with massive explosions and BIG guns. It doesn&s;t have the charisma of Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, and its gameplay is partially flawed by some annoying issues... but you won&s;t regret the time you&s;ll …"

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Daniel Solomon GameSkinny Nov 2022
20.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"The ghost of 2000&s;s past."

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De&s;Angelo Epps Inverse Nov 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E delivers on the run-and-gun, stylish action with a modern PS2-like coat of paint that you&s;ll either love or hate."

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

35.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E. is the ultimate guilty pleasure. It is the kind of brutal and simplistic action game that helps stressed and frustrated gamers release some steam. It is mind-numbing in excess, but is very satisfying in short bursts."

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Francesco Mocerino Everyeye.it Nov 2022
50.0 /100

"The exhumation of a saga that already twenty years ago failed to break into the hearts of players turns out to be a bit empty, like the coffin that Grave carries on his shoulders: the developers of Iggymob offer an …"

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Frank Montes Generación Xbox Nov 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Grave returns from the grave with an action-packed hack &a; slash adventure. Maybe graphically it is not what we expect for 2022, but it is perfectly enjoyable"

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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Nov 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E is a decent game. It&s;s not the best shooter, but it is often very entertaining if just for the spectacle. It has a few issues, mostly in level design, and the story isn&s;t particularly memorable, but there&s;s plenty …"

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E. has been a long time coming; in many ways, this is the game fans of the franchise have been waiting for. It may not be the best game on the market regarding visual and audio design, but the …"

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Jack Zustiak GamingTrend Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Gungrave lives by the simple principle of "kick their ass." If that premise fails to hook you, nothing G.O.R.E. does will change your mind. If anything, its minor missteps may dissuade you from sticking with it at all. For those …"

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Jase Taylor GameGrin Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

75.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E suffers from old style linear gameplay tropes - while the combat is fluid, the constant enemy waves over 12-14 hours quickly lose any sense of joy. Lack of available exploration also means you really only have the boss …"

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Nov 2022
70.0 /100

"The Gungrave series harkens back to the heyday of Red Company when the developer was churning out excellent games such as the Sakura Wars and Tengai Makyo series. Nearly two decades later, Gungrave G.O.R.E. returns to a much changed world …"

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Jessica Hoops Game Rant Nov 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

35.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E is unlikely to be acclaimed by a wide audience, but fans of the franchise will delight in its classic gameplay and modern visuals."

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Joel Loynds Dexerto Nov 2022
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

10.0

Story

10.0

"Those looking for more Gungrave or even that nostalgic wave of something similar to it will be most delighted – as I was. It pains me to criticize something that is clearly made with love and adoration, and I hope …"

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Keith Mitchell The Outerhaven Productions Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

64.0

"I&s;ll be honest, I&s;ve never played a Gungrave game, but I knew they were synonymous with action. Gungrave G.O.R.E is the continuation of the past games with better gameplay, better graphics, lots of action, more action, and bad guys who …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

50.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E. is a game that feels stuck in the past. The design is excellent, the characters are fun, but the game just gets so repetitive and boring far too quickly. It isn’t a long game either and it feels …"

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Lu-Hai Liang TheGamer Nov 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

25.0

"Gungrave Gore is repetitive, there’s no question about that, but like most arcade games – racers, sports, shmups – there can be great enjoyment to be had from something so fully of itself. Gungrave is Gungrave, and if you play …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Nov 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Almost nothing about Gungrave G.O.R.E. feels like it was released in 2022. By sticking so closely to the original, it inherits all the faults of the PlayStation 2 game. It’s short, repetitive and while the combat system remains a highlight, …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Nov 2022
40.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

27.0

Story

31.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E seems 20 years out of date. The gameplay is too restrictive and without ideas, the graphics lag behind current action games, and the story is very chaotic. There aren&s;t many reasons why you should even consider buying the …"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

62.0

"Gungrave GORE is one of those games that create many nostalgic moments throughout your journey. unfortunately, it heavily suffers from outdated gameplay and poor visuals. if you can ignore its problems, it could entertain you for a few hours, after …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Nov 2022
60.0 /100

"Gungrave G.O.R.E isn&s;t a bad game at heart. It&s;s a clear ode to the PS2 era, with almost no modern trappings at all."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Nov 2022
50.0 /100

"If you’re a fan of the series and you can hack constantly pulling the right trigger as you slowly push forward through linear environments, there’s some fun to be found in Gungrave G.O.R.E, for sure. But for most, it’ll prove …"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Nov 2022
40.0 /100

"Gungrave G.O.R.E looks like an uncomplicated and enjoyable arcade-style romp, but it&s;s actually an unrepentantly dull and dated chore that will make you want to cry."

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Nov 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E. is a solid enough third person shooter with a lot of action to be found in its varied levels. It doesn&s;t quite have the nuance of its best competitors, with moments of clunkiness that hold it back from …"

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Samuel Guglielmo TechRaptor Nov 2022
30.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

30.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E promises to shake you to your Gungrave core, but mostly ends up as a Gungrave chore. Before long I was Gungrave bored of the Gungrave lore and my trigger finger was Gungrave sore. Here&s;s hoping they can fix …"

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Scott McCrae Nintendo Life Nov 2022
40.0 /100

Graphics

15.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

15.0

"If you&s;re someone who heard "a new Gungrave" and got excited, this is a game for you. For what it&s;s worth, it nails that. It genuinely feels like a lost PS2 game, and that&s;s the kind of thing we love. …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Nov 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

25.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E&s;s fleeting moments of fun and carnage are buried beneath a mountain of issues, including a bland story, repetitive and overly simplistic gameplay, cumbersome and clunky movement and controls, and more. This isn&s;t an old school game- it&s;s just …"

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Steven Impson Press Start Nov 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"There is some joy in the mindless blasting, but overall G.O.R.E. is a messy, repetitive experience that could have used a bit more time in the oven."

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Tom Quirk Checkpoint Gaming Nov 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E is overall a bit of a misfire, and evidence that some franchises should stay in the early 2000s. The game is a spectacle action game that has failed to learn anything meaningful from 20 years of game design …"

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Tom West TrueAchievements Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E proves that keeping with a series&s; core elements, no matter how old, can be a positive weapon to use when bringing an older franchise back to the masses. Its arcade-style gameplay loops offer quick ten-minute bursts of explosive …"

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Ule Lopez Wccftech Nov 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"While the game can be fun at points, its archaic and dated design choices can make for an overall frustrating experience. Its combat doesn&s;t require much thought, and the game can be "difficult" for the wrong reasons. Still, it&s;s high …"

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Will Borger IGN Nov 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Gungrave G.O.R.E oozes style and has a fantastic combat system, but a lack of variety, aggravating difficulty spikes, and often-frustrating design decisions keep it from reaching its full potential."

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