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"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."

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,054 reviews
story60 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions

  • The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique experience as an AC-130 gunship simulator.
  • The sound design and graphics are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • Currently, the game lacks content, with only a few missions and a repetitive zombie mode.
  • There are significant bugs and issues with hit registration, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The controls can be unintuitive and require adjustment, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story
    298 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 thematically out of place. While there is potential for more engaging scenarios and a campaign, players express disappointment over the lack of meaningful missions and a coherent narrative. Overall, the game is seen as a promising start, but it requires significant content updates to enhance its storytelling elements.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “This is exactly what it looks like, which is the ac-130 missions from COD but that's the whole game.”
  • gameplay
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its solid mechanics, immersive experience, and potential for future content, particularly with the addition of Vietnam and Gulf War-era levels. However, some users noted inconsistencies in weapon performance and a lack of comprehensive content, suggesting that while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it still requires further development and refinement. Overall, players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to feedback and the game's replayability, but many are eager for more missions and improved controls.

    • “The mechanics are phenomenal, I love the replayability it has to offer.”
    • “Whoever is reading this, the gameplay is cool, it's interactive, has great sound effects, and offers cool customization from the H model to the J, with different loadouts (yes, the 105mm is a thing) and overall just great gameplay. The developers are really active and pushing out really good content.”
    • “I gotta say that Project Gunship delivers it quite well and the gameplay is really good overall.”
    • “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.”
    • “I returned the game after about an hour of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 Unreal Engine and FLIR camera effects. However, some users express disappointment with certain graphical elements, citing issues like grainy visuals and a lack of polish. Despite these criticisms, the game's graphics are generally seen as a strong point, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The wonderful graphics of the Unreal Engine only add to the enjoyment of every mission played.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, the game runs beautifully, and I love the fact that the devs have included the earlier A and H variant gunships.”
    • “Game is fun as hell, from the visuals to the audio of the impacting rounds, it's super satisfying.”
    • “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; the graphics are awful, and there are no features available, despite it being out for almost a year now.”
  • stability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs, particularly in AI behavior and gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the experience. However, some players note that the game runs smoothly without major glitches, suggesting a promising foundation despite its current beta status. Overall, while the game shows potential, it is still plagued by issues that need addressing as it develops.

    • “The game plays smoothly, and I've experienced no glitches to distract from the experience.”
    • “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 be rough.”
    • “The only thing that's playable right now is a tutorial, which was completely buggy for me, and a zombie horde mode, which 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.”
  • replayability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the mechanics and potential for replay value, many express concerns about the current lack of content and limited missions. With only a few modes available, the game feels barebones at present, but there is optimism that future updates could enhance its replayability significantly. For those interested in the theme, it may still be worth trying, especially at its price point.

    • “The mechanics are phenomenal; I love the replayability it has to offer.”
    • “Totally worth getting! It's going to be a bit before you get more than 10 missions, but 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! It's 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.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that grinding in the game can be extremely time-consuming, often requiring significant dedication. 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.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits notable performance issues, particularly when firing high-caliber weapons, which detracts from the overall experience. While it shows great potential, significant optimization improvements are necessary to enhance gameplay.

    • “The game is great and shows a lot of promise but really needs some work on optimization.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews suggest that the game's music is lacking, with some users recommending the developer focus more on improving the game's quality rather than engaging in discussions. Additionally, there is a suggestion to listen to classical music during development to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a point of criticism, with users feeling it does not meet expectations.

    • “The trailer is what you get, without the music.”
    • “A quick tip to the dev: work more, chat less, listen to classical music if you choose to listen to music while programming, otherwise your passion project will end up worse than yandev's dumpster fire of a game.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its tricky yet amusing wavemode and the entertaining training arena, which adds to the overall fun. Players appreciate the realistic body ragdolls and satisfying destruction mechanics, making it a great choice for those looking for a lighthearted time-waster reminiscent of funny moments from classic missions.

    • “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.”
    • “The wavemode is even in easy quite tricky but still funny.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 engine humming and character 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 immersive, creating a sense of isolation and tension that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
    • “Solid foundation, but a bit of an eerie atmosphere as you feel detached from the combat on the ground, surrounded by the humming of the engine and your character's breathing.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
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