Gunman Clive 2... reviewed!

A pretty good sequel... with enjoyable similarities to other games.

Gunman Clive 2 is an affordable indie game that delivers a 2D platform adventure worth the purchase (if you like such games).

This game feels like a... champloo of 2D action that reminds me of Super Mario Bros 2, Gravity Guy, Donkey Kong Country, and... Star Fox mixed into a nifty little gun slinger. In addition to that, the adventure will cause you to encounter dinosaurs... samurais... owls... a panda bear and plenty of those familiar ducks that are a funny additions of "wtf?". There are other etc. in there that don't have a lot to do with a "western" as many know a western to be... but it's a nifty combination.

This game is a little different from the first, because you aren't trying to rescue the damsel in distress. Your mission this time around is... revenge, to put a permanent stop to the bandits by taking out their leader.

The visuals and animation in this game are great, and even though there could've been a little more dialogue this time around... it doesn't put a wrench in the action. You may notice that there is a bit more color in this one and there are different scenarios that challenge you to approach the gameplay in alternate ways... allowing for a change of pace (even though some may test your patience).

The game's length isn't that long but (there is enough for the price)... there is replay value in both replaying the game at different difficulty settings and playing with one of the other characters (including the Mayor's daughter) and playing to beat previous game completion times.

Some of the characters are easier to progress with than others... to me at least, so try each one to see which fits you best.

The 3D is enjoyable in this game, which is one of the things that sold me on the first title... because the presentation feels like a 2D drawing (with basic cel shade) and the developer used the 3D features well. While audio could be a bit better... in my opinion, but i'm glad that we have the option to turn the music (and overall sound) off if we choose. It's not horrible, the music just isn't my cup of tea.

Overall, this is a cool adventure from an indie developer with welcomed additions that do not take away from the first installment. There are some things I would've liked to see, like dialogue or something that catches the player up to the current adventure... but it doesn't break the game, and its at a great price.


Fun factor: 4
Visually: 5
Replay value: 4
Price: 5

"4.5 / 5 Mushrooms"