Desert Gunner
- March 18, 2014
- Digital Fusion
Get on Steam"Desert Gunner" is a modern military warfare game set in a desert environment. The simple rules of engagement are to open fire if the enemy is armed. Players can unleash a variety of weapons from a convoy of American military vehicles, and must be wary of improvised explosives and civilian vehicles that may harbor enemy forces. The game features 360-degree turret-style gameplay and a wide range of modern weapons to engage the enemy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Easy controls make it accessible for players.
- Official cheat codes add a layer of fun and exploration.
- Realistic ground vehicle and building models enhance the visual experience.
- Poorly designed gameplay leads to confusion and frustration.
- Graphics and sound quality are subpar, even for a game from 2006.
- Lack of effective controls and camera issues make aiming difficult and gameplay unenjoyable.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting that they appear subpar even for its 2006 release. Descriptions include "ghastly" visuals, choppy performance, and a lo-fi aesthetic that detracts from the overall experience. While some players may overlook these issues for solid gameplay, the consensus is that the graphics significantly hinder enjoyment.
“The graphics are obviously nothing to write home about, but the gameplay can still be enjoyable.”
“Well, that would depend on if you like or can get past 2006 graphics and blowing up literally everything that moves.”
“This game has better graphics than Dying Light; the loot is solid, and I can pick up health (sometimes).”
“Graphics sucked for 2006, when it came out.”
“The graphics are obviously nothing to write home about and the sound effects are nothing more than boom-boom and pew-pew.”
“It's graphics are ghastly and its gameplay repetitive.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of variety and challenge, with missions featuring randomly generated convoys that can be weak and unbalanced. Players find the repetitive highway setting across multiple missions tedious, and the overall experience is marred by poor audio design, detracting from the immersion.
“The levels are the same boring stretch of highway for 20 missions, and the machine guns sound worse than cap guns and half-inflated whoopee cushions.”
“However, every mission of Desert Gunner is very hard.”
“Generally speaking, the first mission of a shooting game should be a training level.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Desert Gunner is criticized for its poor controls and camera issues, making it difficult to enjoy despite the simplicity of aiming and firing. Players find the experience repetitive and are disappointed by the dated graphics, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
“I don't mind older games or dated graphics if the core gameplay is sound.”
“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 is repetitive.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game's replayability lacking, with some even comparing it unfavorably to older titles like Beachhead 2000, suggesting that while it can be enjoyable, it doesn't offer enough incentive for repeated play.
“Even the old Beachhead 2000 is more playable than this.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for the lack of looping in the title music, leading to an overall absence of musical accompaniment during gameplay.
“The title music is not looped.”
“There is no music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly difficult, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from enjoyment, even for fans of similar gameplay styles.
“Even as a fan of turret levels, this was just a drab, boring, and tediously difficult game to endure.”
