Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, PlayStation 2, Sega Master System/Mark III, Xbox, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Images Software, Taito
- Publishers: Ocean Software, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Space Gun (1990)
Space Gun is a first-person, shoot ’em up arcade game released by Taito in 1990. It was later distributed for various home games consoles in 1992, and in 2005, it was included as part of the compilation Taito Legends on the PlayStation 2, PC and Xbox.
The game is set aboard a crippled space station that has been overrun by hostile alien creatures. The player takes control of a lone space marine who must fight their way through the station, rescuing human crew members and destroying the aliens.
Space Gun is notable for its simulated gore, which gives the player the ability to shoot limbs off the creatures while blood splatters appear on screen. This was a relatively new feature for video games at the time, and it helped to set Space Gun apart from other shooters.
The game also features a variety of weapon upgrades that can be found during gameplay. These upgrades can give the player more powerful weapons, increased ammo capacity, and even the ability to slow down time.
Space Gun was fairly well received by critics both in arcades and when released for home systems. It was praised for its intense action, innovative gore effects, and catchy music. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult, and the home versions were criticized for their lack of a light gun peripheral.
Gameplay
Space Gun is a first-person shooter in which the player controls a space marine who must fight their way through a crippled space station that has been overrun by hostile alien creatures. The game is played from a behind-the-back perspective, and the player uses a light gun to aim and shoot at enemies.
The player must navigate through a series of levels, each of which is filled with enemies and obstacles. The player must use their weapons to defeat the enemies and rescue the human crew members. The player can also find weapon upgrades throughout the levels, which can give them more powerful weapons, increased ammo capacity, and even the ability to slow down time.
Setting
Space Gun is set aboard a crippled space station that has been overrun by hostile alien creatures. The space station is a large, sprawling structure with a variety of different rooms and corridors. The player must navigate through the space station, fighting their way through hordes of aliens and rescuing human crew members.
The aliens in Space Gun are a variety of different creatures, each with their own unique abilities. Some aliens are fast and agile, while others are slow and powerful. Some aliens can shoot projectiles, while others can melee attack. The player must use their weapons and skills to defeat the aliens and progress through the game.
Weapons
The player can use a variety of weapons in Space Gun, including pistols, shotguns, machine guns, and rocket launchers. Each weapon has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The player must choose the right weapon for the job, depending on the type of aliens they are facing.
The player can also find weapon upgrades throughout the levels. These upgrades can give the player more powerful weapons, increased ammo capacity, and even the ability to slow down time.
Enemies
The player will face a variety of different enemies in Space Gun, including aliens, robots, and turrets. Each enemy has its own unique abilities and weaknesses. The player must learn how to defeat each type of enemy in order to progress through the game.
Bosses
At the end of each level, the player will face a boss enemy. Boss enemies are more powerful than regular enemies, and they require the player to use all of their skills and weapons to defeat them.
Reception
Space Gun was fairly well received by critics both in arcades and when released for home systems. It was praised for its intense action, innovative gore effects, and catchy music. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult, and the home versions were criticized for their lack of a light gun peripheral.
Legacy
Space Gun is considered to be a classic first-person shooter. It was one of the first games to feature simulated gore, and it helped to popularize the genre. Space Gun has been ported to a variety of different platforms, and it remains a popular game today.
Conclusion
Space Gun is a classic first-person shooter that still holds up today. With its intense action, innovative gore effects, and catchy music, it’s a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
