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Gunman Clive

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, Android, iOS • 2014

Should you play it?

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

What works
  • Unique hand-drawn art style
  • Challenging and varied platforming
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Excellent value for price
  • Nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic platformers
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some repetitive music
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Slippery platforming controls reported by some
  • Minimal story and narrative depth

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Hidden Gems

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Gunman Clive: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Why this game works

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