This kind of hand-holding feels extremely dated. The game is completely linear in its level design, exploration is not required at all (as there are no collectibles to be found), and you are even given a bouncing yellow arrow telling you where to proceed. Unfortunately, despite this favourable comparison, Gungrave G.O.R.E includes mechanics from games I have not seen in years. The game is a third-person action shooter, comparable to the early Devil May Cry titles button-mashing and combos are going to tire your fingers as you face countless waves of enemies across the 12-14 hours of playtime. As a newcomer to this franchise, I appreciated that a history button was available on the main menu - to catch me up on the lore of the world I was about to enter. To that end, the resistance forces head to the city of Scumland to try and put a stop to the spread of this threat. Since his death, Grave has joined with Mika who has formed the “El-Arcangel’ resistance group, whose purpose is to overthrow the gangs controlling the distribution of SEED (a parasitic drug of extraterrestrial origin). But, you do remember the name Mika Asagi. After you were killed by your friend, you managed to resurrect, though your memories and emotions are gone. Best described as the broody type, Grave has a unique look, considering he sports two pistols and carries a coffin on his back. This is a story of revenge, where you play the anti-hero known as Grave.
Let's first cover the basics of the narrative. However, after spending a few hours with the game, I cannot say it's a title I would recommend. This was likely due to Gungrave G.O.R.E being the first real entry in the Gungrave franchise since 2004. For the most part, its inclusion in last year's gaming line-up came without much fanfare or excitement.
Published by Prime Matter and developed by South Korean studio IGGYMOB, Gungrave G.O.R.E was released on the 22nd of November 2022. Reviews // 21st Jan 2023 - 4 months ago // By Jase Taylor Gungrave G.O.R.E Review
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