PlayStation 2

Gungriffon Blaze

The only problem, then, is that it doesn't last as long as I'd like. The six basic mission areas each have an alternate mission that you can unlock, and the variety of mechs and weapons helps as well, but it would be wonderful to see a mission and feature set of Armored Core's magnitude in a game that plays this well. That I'd complain about that sort of thing is a comment on how well Gun Griffon is made, though. Enjoy it while it lasts, which is long enough, and look forward to the series' hopeful survival in the future.

In the end not only is Gun Griffon Blaze the best console mech shooter out there, but the best mech game since MechWarrior 3 for PC. The simulation like gameplay really makes Griffon an exciting game as soon as the disc is inserted into the PS2, the game may not be long but you'll be coming back to it quite often, just too bad there's no two player mode, that would have really shot the gameplay up. The graphics are superb, with a good attention to detail and the frame rates run at an ideal 60, so there is absolutely nothing to complain about. Fans of games such as Virtua On, MechWarrior and maybe even Armored Core, should really consider checking out Gun Griffon Blaze, it may not be the longest mech game, but it sure is the best so far.

Gun Griffon Blaze ist ganz sicher ein guter Vertreter des Fun-Mech-Genres. Fernab komplexer Stimulationen und „realistischer“ Steuerung des MechWarrior-Universums geht es hier in erster Linie um eines: Bewegen und Schießen. GameArts hat es verstanden, dafür alles Wesentliche zu implementieren: Eine schnelle Grafikengine mit einigen Highlights, ohne dabei aber großes Staunen hervorzurufen. Für Fans des Genres sicherlich empfehlenswert.

Despite the aforementioned uninspired visuals and so-so sound, Gungriffon Blaze is a worthwhile game. The plot is engaging, the action is fast, and the game itself offers one of the better takes on mech piloting the genre has seen in a long time. Although most members of the mech genre incorporate a first-person view, this is the first game to do it in such a way that the control system, look, and feel of the game more closely resemble those of a PC-based deathmatch-style shooter. The result is a fun, strategic game that doesn't ram reality down your throat.

Im dritten Teil von Game Arts' GunGriffon-Reihe (die ersten Teile erschienen nur für Segas glücklosen Saturn) übernehmen Sie erneut die Kontrolle über einen riesigen Kampfroboter, der dank gewaltiger Feuerkraft vom Boden aus oder im Gleitflug ganze Truppenverbände fast im Alleingang ausschalten kann. Durch die Steuerung des Mechs aus der Piloten-Perspektive und einen speziellen Zoom-Modus erinnert das Ganze spielerisch an Ego-Shooter, die reine Menge an Gegnern verstärkt diesen Eindruck zusätzlich.

Om man som jag redan gillar robotar i alla storlekar och former är denna titel helt klart värd en titt. Med lite mer varierade uppdrag och något vassare grafik kan en uppföljare bli en riktig höjdare. Tills det spelet släpps kör jag dock gärna det här.

Dass Gungriffon Blaze, die meisten Mech-User begeistern wird mag ich zu bezweifeln. Wer jedoch nur dieses Genre bevorzugt und Spass an Shootern hat, dem können wir GGB durchaus empfehlen.

The saving grace for Gungriffon Blaze is its gameplay -- the controls are user friendly and easy to adjust to while the interface is clear and straightforward. The game balances things well by depleting the selected optional components from your reserve even if you don’t finish a mission. Unfortunately, it’s enjoyable for maybe a week. By that time, all five missions will have been finished and you’ll get tired of the bland graphics. If you were hoping for something similar to Mechwarrior 4, keep waiting. If you were looking for a new game to rent this weekend, you might give it a try.

Gun Griffon Blaze est un bon petit jeu de mechas bénéficiant d'une maniabilité simple et efficace et d'un scénario crédible intéressant. Cependant, la courte durée de vie, les petites imperfections techniques et l'intérêt assez limité de ce genre de jeu ne permettent malheureusement pas à Gun Griffon Blaze de se hisser au rang des meilleurs. Reste que les amateurs du genre seront plus que satisfaits avec cette sortie du jeu de Working Designs qui redore le blason des combats de robots en vue subjective.

Un titre qui devrait souffrir des comparaisons avec Zone Of The Enders et Armored Core 2 dans une moindre mesure. L'action intense mais trop répétitive devrait rapidement lasser les joueurs qui devraient par ailleurs venir assez rapidement à bout des quelques missions que propose le jeu.

Yet this game has the superior fighting engine, leaving both titles with decidedly different focuses and experiences, which just might be fortunate for fans who might have a preference for customization over combat, or vice versa. If you're into speed and tight combat control rather than detailed customization, GunGriffon Blaze is the game for you.