Project Gunship
- August 31, 2022
- Sklorite Studios LLC
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Project Gunship is a single-player simulation game currently in early access, offering an authentic AC-130 Gunship combat experience. The game aims to provide a detailed and immersive simulation, with features such as multiple gun configurations, day and night missions, and different target types. As an alpha release, improvements and updates are regularly added based on player feedback."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid concept and shows great potential for future development.
- The sound design and graphics are impressive, creating an immersive experience.
- The gameplay is fun and satisfying, especially for fans of AC-130 missions.
- Currently lacks content, with only a few game modes available, making it feel barebones.
- There are significant bugs and issues with hit registration, causing frustration during gameplay.
- The AI behavior is inconsistent, often leading to unrealistic scenarios and immersion-breaking moments.
- story149 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with most content revolving around a few scripted missions and a predominance of zombie modes that many players find out of place. While the realistic missions are well-received, there is a strong desire for more diverse and meaningful scenarios, as well as a structured campaign to enhance the narrative experience. Players express hope for future updates to include additional missions and a more cohesive storyline, as the game is still in early access and lacks substantial content.
“This game has such a high potential ahead of itself, as someone who really enjoyed the gunship missions in games like Call of Duty, this has been a really fun addition to missions like that.”
“I remember playing the AC-130 mission in MW3 thinking to myself, how cool would it be to have an entire game built around operating the weapons of a gunship, flying at 30,000 ft.”
“If you enjoyed the AC-130 missions in Call of Duty, you'll love this game.”
“This game seems to try and rip off the AC-130 mission from Call of Duty... poorly.”
“The game is pretty barebones; there's only 5 total mission scenarios and about 8 different zombie scenarios.”
“My only complaint is that there are far too many pointless zombie missions and not enough actual scenario missions.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its solid mechanics, immersive experience, and replayability. While some users noted inconsistencies in weapon performance and a lack of content, they expressed optimism for future updates and improvements. The developers are actively engaging with the community, which has contributed to a generally enjoyable experience, despite the game still being in development.
“The mechanics are phenomenal; I love the replayability it has to offer.”
“Visually, the game looks good from the genre standpoint, audio is also good, and the core gameplay is solid.”
“Whoever is reading this, the gameplay is cool, it's interactive, with great sound effects and customization options, and overall just great gameplay.”
“Has no real purpose and looks overall raw from the menu to the gameplay.”
“There is no tutorial to help you with the awful controls and gameplay.”
“If you expect a rather complete amount of general content (including actual scenarios and missions) with only refinement of gameplay mechanics still in the working, come back to the game by the beginning of 2023.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as immersive and well-designed, particularly highlighting the use of the Unreal Engine and FLIR camera effects. However, some users express disappointment with certain graphical elements, citing issues like graininess and a lack of polish. Despite these criticisms, the general consensus leans towards the graphics being a strong point of the game, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The grainy visuals, the crackly instructions over the radio, the sound of the on-board guns, the very distant small arms fire, etc. are all very immersive.”
“Fantastic graphics, not too simple, not unnecessarily realistic.”
“The wonderful graphics of the Unreal Engine only add to the enjoyment of every mission played.”
“I hope that in time, the devs sharpen up the graphics a bit.”
“Very poor graphics, poor interface and not worth the cheap price.”
“It was so boring that I refunded it after 25 minutes of playtime; graphics are awful, there are no features available, despite it being out for almost a year now.”
- stability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag; while some players report a smooth experience with minimal glitches, others encounter significant bugs, particularly in the tutorial and certain gameplay modes. Many users acknowledge that the game is still in beta, which contributes to its instability and limited content, but express hope for future improvements as development continues. Overall, the foundation shows promise, though current gameplay can be frustrating due to various issues.
“The game plays smoothly, and I've experienced no glitches to distract from the gameplay.”
“The foundation looks really promising and is relatively bug-free.”
“Really buggy, AI paths cross causing cars to flip. Good concept, but it is in beta, so you have to understand that it is going to have issues.”
“The only thing that's playable right now is a tutorial, which was completely buggy for me, and a zombie horde mode that gets boring really quickly.”
“It's important to understand it's still in development and there will be a few glitches, and the number of scenarios is limited.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the mechanics and potential for future content, many express disappointment with the current lack of variety and missions. Although there are a few modes available, the limited content makes it feel barebones at present. However, there is optimism that with ongoing development, the game could evolve into one with significantly higher replay value.
“The mechanics are phenomenal; I love the replayability it has to offer.”
“Totally worth getting; we have 4 available modes, all varying in replayability.”
“Updated review: if you are at all interested in drones, UAVs, or the AC130, just buy it—more replayable than most games double the cost.”
“But, there is a lack of content and not much replayability for what is currently in the game.”
“But, of course, be warned that as of right now there isn't much in the way of replayability or content, but it is otherwise a pretty decent game.”
“The game has an interesting concept, but honestly, there's just so little going on for replayability that I just don't think it's currently worth it.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in the game can be extremely time-consuming, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage it. However, the experience is somewhat alleviated by a diverse selection of weapons and engaging scenarios, making it less tedious compared to other games.
“Zombie gunship, but with proper rounds landing delay and no grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This doesn't get as tedious as those, however, due to the larger array of weaponry and better scenarios.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game exhibits notable performance issues, particularly when firing high-caliber weapons, indicating a need for improved optimization. While it shows great potential, these technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
“Some performance issues when firing high caliber weapons.”
“The game is great and shows a lot of promise but really needs some work on optimization.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviews suggest that the game's music is lacking, with one user advising developers to focus more on their work and consider classical music for inspiration. Additionally, the absence of music in the trailer highlights a potential shortcoming in the overall audio experience.
“The trailer is what you get, without the music.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its tricky yet amusing gameplay, particularly in the wavemode and the entertaining training arena. Players appreciate the satisfying destruction mechanics and the hilariously realistic ragdoll physics, making it a fun experience reminiscent of classic comedic moments in gaming. Overall, it serves as an enjoyable time-waster for those seeking a lighthearted gaming experience.
“The wavemode is even in easy quite tricky but still funny.”
“There is also a very handy training arena which is actually a lot of fun and helpful. The destruction is satisfactory and the body ragdolls are hilariously realistic. Well done and thanks to the developer!”
“If you want a good time-waster because you're bored or otherwise want to feel that funny COD mission again in a new format, then this is for you.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a solid foundation that evokes an eerie feeling, as players experience a sense of detachment from ground combat, enhanced by the ambient sounds of the engine and the protagonist's breathing.
“The game has a solid foundation, with an eerie atmosphere that makes you feel detached from the combat on the ground, surrounded by the humming of the engine and the sound of your character's breathing.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both alive and haunting.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with details that enhance the overall mood, making exploration a captivating experience.”
“Solid foundation, but there's an eerie atmosphere as you feel detached from the combat on the ground, surrounded by the humming of the engine and the sound of your character's breathing.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
