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Game Evaluation. Gunbound Evaluated by Steve Lomibao. Game Information. Softnyx – based in Seoul, Korea Multiplayer Turn-based Internet Game Cost is free (for now). Minimum Requirements Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP Pentium Celeron 300MHz 64MB RAM 16MB Video Memory 150MB free space
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Game Evaluation Gunbound Evaluated by Steve Lomibao
Game Information • Softnyx – based in Seoul, Korea • Multiplayer Turn-based Internet Game • Cost is free (for now)
Minimum Requirements Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP Pentium Celeron 300MHz 64MB RAM 16MB Video Memory 150MB free space DirectX 8.0a Internet access My System Windows XP . AMD Athlon 1800+ 512MB RAM 32MB Video Memory 28.4GB free space DirectX 9.0b Internet access System Requirements
Game Summary • Multiplayer Internet game • Four game play modes • Turn based • 13 characters and 2 hidden characters • Characters customizable with 4 classes of equipment (helmets, armor, eyewear, flag)
The Story • “Welcome to Lond, a star with 7 moons.GunBound is about an endless war fought with one-person-driven vehicles called Mobiles. In Lond, 16 special Mobiles are tested carefully depending on the region they will be used in.” • http://www.gunbound.net
Installation • Download the setup file from http://www.gunbound.net • 95MB download • Run setup and play
Game Play • Turn based on weapon/item delay • Four modes of play (solo, score, jewel, tag) • 15 characters each with 3 unique weapons • 11 items to choose from for each game • 16 unique levels to battle on • Shoot at others by first selecting an angle to shoot at, then the power to apply to the shot
Scoring and Ranking - 1 • Two types of scores: GP and Gold • GP determines your rank of all players • Gold determines what equipment to buy
0-1099 Little chick 1100 Wooden axe 1200 2 wooden axe 1500 Stone axe 1800 2 stone axe 2300 metal axe 2800 2 metal axe 3500 silver axe 4200 2 silver axe 5100 gold axe 6000-6900 2 gold axe 100% Metal 2-sided axe 70% Metal 2-sided axe+ 50% Silver 2-sided axe 30% Silver 2-sided axe+ 20% Gold 2-sided axe 10% Gold 2-sided axe+ 6% Violet wand 3% Saphire wand 1% Ruby glowing wand Scoring and Ranking - 2
Manual • Manual consists of FAQ on http://www.gunbound.net • Several fan sites with strategy guides • http://www.planetgunbound.net • http://www.gunbound-hq.com
Artwork, Sound and Music • Artwork is cute and anime-like • Weapon effects are brilliant and explosive • 20 catchy sound tracks that play randomly during battles • Sound effects match the style of the weapons and the mobiles
Bugs • Currently in beta testing stages • Not all features implemented yet: • Buddy list • 16th character • Equipment trading system • Viewing rank comparisons in-game
Cheers • Graphics are impressive • Music is catchy, but not too annoying • Countless ways to develop your character as you gain more experience • People develop goofy looking characters • Language filter to protect children
Jeers • Lots of scammers lurking the chat rooms • No in-game method to report abusers • Some equipment seems too expensive • Game is free now, but will be pay-2-play
Game Review - 1 • Similar to worms • Game suitable for children to adult • Children will like graphics the most • Adults will like game play the most • Not all features are implemented. Still in beta testing
Game Review - 2 • Gameplay – 10/10 • Graphics – 10/10 • Sound – 10/10 • Story – 8/10 (story like lame, but consistent) • Replayability – 10/10 • Online Play – 8/10 (lag is a factor in online games)