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Gunship!

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52%Game Brain Score
music, replayability
graphics, story
52% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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Gunship! is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a historical theme. It was developed by MicroProse Software and was released on July 11, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Gunship!' is a historical simulation game set in an alternate WWIII scenario, where Russian and NATO forces clash in Eastern Europe. Players can engage in both single-player and multi-player modes, with the option to customize their crew and loadout in various helicopters from American, German, Russian, and British forces. The game offers 20 unique missions, with a focus on realistic simulation or instant action to suit different playstyles."

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
music2 positive mentions
  • Great nostalgia factor, especially for those who played it in the past.
  • Offers a variety of helicopters and campaigns, providing a decent amount of content.
  • With the right setup and patches, the game can run smoothly and still looks good for its age.
  • Controls are janky and confusing, making gameplay frustrating, especially for modern players.
  • The game is unstable on newer systems, often crashing or running at low frame rates.
  • Lack of documentation and clear controls makes it difficult for new players to enjoy the game.
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality relative to its release year, with many users noting that it has aged well despite not matching modern standards. Players appreciate the ability to run the game at higher resolutions and customize visuals through patches and mods, enhancing the overall experience. However, some reviews mention that the graphics can feel dated and lack polish compared to contemporary titles, leading to mixed opinions on their overall appeal.

    • “The graphics are great, considering the year it was released.”
    • “And as far as graphics go, I must say this game has aged well. It's not up to par with modern games at all, but it still looks cool.”
    • “This game is a helicopter flight simulator with a fully destructible environment. It is really detailed; for example, when you fire the missiles, they are gone from your missile pods, unlike other games that still show the same loadout.”
    • “This game is just an inferior version of Gunship 2000 except for the graphics.”
    • “Controls feel awful, graphics are bad, only the main menu has some charm to it.”
    • “Yeah, sorry I played this a long time ago. In today's world, the graphics are horrible.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of Gunship 2000 is enhanced by its randomly generated missions, offering significant replay value reminiscent of modern roguelike games. While the game suffers from technical issues such as janky controls and low FPS, players find that with patches and mods, the experience can improve, showcasing a variety of missions and custom content that enrich the gameplay. Overall, the narrative experience is bolstered by the game's engaging mission variety and community-created content.

    • “Gunship 2000 also offers randomly generated missions like roguelike games today, so replay value is almost infinite.”
    • “If you get the game patched up and add in some of the mod stuff out there, it is pretty good actually - its graphics are still superb and the in-game sounds and variety of missions are great.”
    • “I played with all settings on realistic, and then jumped into a quick randomly generated mission.”
    • “The story feels outdated and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The narrative is disjointed and fails to provide a compelling reason to continue playing.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game, particularly the main menu theme, has been praised as "brilliant," with users recommending potential buyers to listen to it as a deciding factor for their purchase. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong selling point.

    • “The menu music is simply brilliant.”
    • “If you are in doubt about buying it or not, I just give you a tip: listen to the main menu music theme and decide for yourself. Even for the music alone, you should grab it.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gunship 2000 features randomly generated missions, providing a high level of replayability akin to modern roguelike games, which keeps the gameplay experience fresh and engaging.

    • “Gunship 2000 also offers randomly generated missions like roguelike games today, so the replay value is almost infinite.”
    • “The variety of missions and the different strategies you can employ make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple paths and outcomes, every session brings new challenges and surprises, keeping the game engaging.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game faces optimization challenges due to its reliance on DirectX 7, which is no longer supported by Steam, leading to initial hardware compatibility issues. This irony highlights a disconnect between the game's design and current platform capabilities.

    • “The game is optimized for older hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience despite some initial compatibility issues.”
    • “It's impressive how the developers have managed to optimize the game for various systems, ensuring smooth performance even on lower-end machines.”
    • “The optimization efforts really shine through, allowing for a seamless experience without sacrificing visual quality.”
    • “Initial problems with hardware mode were that Steam doesn't support DX7 anymore, although the game is optimized for it. Ironic, isn't it?”
    • “The optimization is lacking; the game struggles to run smoothly even on high-end hardware.”
    • “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay experience frustrating.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its quality, though some users experienced initial issues with installation and low default graphic settings. Once these hurdles are overcome, the game runs smoothly and delivers an enjoyable experience.

    • “Amazing gameplay.”
    • “After a rough start with installation, where I had to set the executable file to 'run as administrator' and adjust the graphic settings from the default low, the game runs well and the gameplay is great.”
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Gunship! is a simulation game with historical theme.

Gunship! is available on PC and Windows.

Gunship! was released on July 11, 2014.

Gunship! was developed by MicroProse Software.

Gunship! has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Gunship! is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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