Desert Gunner

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Desert Gunner is a single player action game. It was developed by Digital Fusion and was released on March 18, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

The rules of engagement are simple; if they are armed and they’re shooting at you, they are the “bad” guys and you have unrestricted license to let them have it… The only thing keeping you and your buds from harm is your weapon, you’ve got plenty of ammo and you don’t have to pay for it.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Easy controls with official cheat codes available.
Realistic ground vehicle and building models.
Smooth running performance given the game's age.

Poor and glitchy graphics with choppy animation and camera issues.
Frustratingly difficult gameplay with poor level design and no tutorial.
Controls and UI are unintuitive with issues like non-functional WASD keys and unresolved resolution problems.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated, low-quality, and often choppy, especially given its 2006 release date. Many users find the visuals amateurish and frustrating, negatively impacting the gameplay experience, though a few note it runs smoothly if one can overlook the dated style. Overall, the graphics are considered a weak point that detracts from the game's appeal.
- “Considering it is a 2006 title, the graphics are not bad and it runs smoothly.”
- “This game has better graphics than Dying Light; the loot is solid, and I can pick up health (sometimes).”
- “Well, that would depend on if you like or can get past 2006 graphics and blowing up literally everything that moves.”
- “Graphics sucked for 2006, when it came out.”
- “It's graphics are ghastly and its gameplay repetitive.”
- “Definitely not worth it for a game that has the most choppy graphics I've seen on Steam, poor controls, etc. Many regard ET for the 2600 as the worst game but this sure comes close.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story is criticized for repetitive and monotonous mission settings, such as endless stretches of highway, and a lack of proper introductory training levels, which leads to a frustrating difficulty spike from the start. However, some users appreciate how the gameplay is seamlessly integrated with the story, creating an engaging experience early on.
- “Because your convoy is random in every mission, sometimes you will get a weak convoy without anti-armor capacity.”
- “Generally speaking, the first mission of a shooting game should be a training level. However, every mission of Desert Gunner is very hard. The first mission you are immediately being attacked.”
- “The levels are the same boring stretch of highway for 20 missions and the machine guns sound worse than cap guns and half-inflated whoopie cushions.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing poor controls, repetitive mechanics, and limited interactions, while others praise its seamless integration with the story, creating an engaging experience.
- “The gameplay is flawlessly woven with the story.”
- “I don't mind older games or dated graphics if the core gameplay is sound, but Desert Gunner was difficult because of poor controls and camera snapping.”
- “Gameplay-wise, aiming your weapons and firing is all you do.”
- “Its graphics are ghastly and its gameplay repetitive.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users find the replayability of the game limited, noting that while it can be occasionally fun, it lacks lasting appeal compared to older titles like Beach Head 2000.
- “Even the old Beachhead 2000 is more playable than it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the game lacks background music entirely, including the title screen music which does not loop. Overall, the absence of music is a significant drawback.
- “The title music is not looped.”
- “No music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is widely praised as hilarious, providing plenty of laughs and enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is commendable for its 2006 release, offering smooth performance and decent graphics for its time.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is described as tedious, boring, and excessively difficult, making the overall experience unenjoyable even for fans of similar gameplay.