Gatling Gears (XBox360)

77%
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Gatling Gears (XBox360) (2011)
genre: shooter

score: 77%

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'By bringing nothing particularly new to either genre that it borrows from, Gatling Gears fails to justify its inflated price of 1200 Microsoft Points, and is far from an essential purchase.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'I don't think it expands much on the genre though, so if you've grown bored of twin stick shooters, this game will do little for you.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'Gatling Gears is a fun shooter that reminds you how much of a blast destruction can be.'
Read more » Gamespot
'While imperfect, Gatling Gears sits comfortably at the upper range of twin-stick shooter quality on the consoles' digital platforms of today.'
Read more » Destructoid
'That said, I had a lot of fun with the first 75 percent of the game and the last bit is only a dip in enjoyment rather than a complete drop off.'
Read more » GameInformer
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'Though Gatling Gears adheres unerringly to the dual-stick formula, it really nails the execution. This is a lengthy endeavor that you'll want to come back to again and again.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'The definition of an unexpected surprise. It's got a completely generic concept, but its execution is exceptional.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'There are a few other dual-stick shooters on Xbox Live Arcade, but Gatling Gears is one of the best. It doesn't have much in the way of new ammunition -- this is essentially a 1985 arcade game with the modern conveniences provided by Xbox Live. But it is a joy to play.'
Read more » IGN
'Vanguard Games is off to an impressive start. Their debut title is a blast to play, shows a keen attention to detail lacking in many downloadable games, and takes place in a fascinating world. I'm not exactly sure where Vanguard is taking us with its Mistbound universe, but if Gatling Gears is any indication, I'm looking forward to the journey.'
Read more » GamePro
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