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If you are awesome, then Gungrave is awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: October 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This has got to be the most underrated videogame I've ever had the pleasure of playing. I spit on those who deem it shallow and didn't play it hard and deeply enough to catch a glimpse of its true greatness. They just laid waste to everything in the game and thought that was it. I've watched alot of Hong Kong action movies, and I would love nothing more than to do all the cool stuff Chow-Yun fat does. In Gungrave, if I try hard enough, then all of that really cool stuff is possible. The great part is that doing all of it nets really huge points. So basically I'm being awarded for being a total badass in the game and having loads of fun. Unlike most other games, Gungrave is only fun if you make it fun. If you are limited, then Gungrave is limited. Already I can tell that most people who played this game are limited. I pity you, Magnolia fans!!!!!! Go back to your bathtubs filled with rose petals and stay away from this awesome game!!!!!!

Gungrave is a very big step up for video gaming

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Gungrave is enticing even from the cover art. The controls are simple, the style is original and never fades, and the genius behind the ever-famous anime Trigun has done it again.
Beyond the Grave was formerly a syndicate employee who got the short end of the stick for being the "goody-goody" that he was.
After a ressurection followed by some genetic mutation Grave seeks revenge for EVERYTHING that has happened to his life.
His best friend is now his arch nemesis.

Grave is packing more than could be imagined (thanks to the wonders of anime) and will destroy everything and everyone in his path for the greater good.
The anime cell animation and CG combination looks astonishing and very fresh while the 3D environments are destructible as well.
A counter system is introduced for style, and the extras (recieved once passing the game with a certain rank) are worth passing the game for.
A very big step up for video games and very entertaining.

Also recomended: Trigun. On VHS and DVD.

INSANE!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This Game IS FUN!!! Its for the people who hate having to worry about running out of ammo. The Demolition shots are a great addition, on top of that you can use up your demo-shots for health. Just be prepared, your trigger finger will be sore. I actually had a bruise cause i beat it 4 times in one night. You get little goodies everytime you beat the game in the Extras section. I suggest renting it not buying.

I love the game but its goin straight to ebay!

"Unlimited Ammo. Because Reloading Takes Too Long"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've been waiting for this game. I have always been watching Trigun and Gungrave. This game is the best. Though only six levels the content makes up for it. You unlock anime movies and over 70 action figures. The basic concept here is that your a duel wield hand gun zombie with a coffin that shoots rockets and kill things. Most of the levels do have destructible things. Like trash for instance. There are also special weapons needed to be obtained. Including some Nightmarish Boss Battles and diposable enemies. This is mainly an arcade type game. Replay the levels if you like and try to get the high score. With only about four hours of gameplay this is a decent game with some dramatic movie-quality cut-sceens, and the main character looks nice. Rated Mature, and is brought to you by SEGA for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Now is the time to exact your deadly revenge with precision and grace.

Stylish, mindless, short, fun.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: September 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Gungrave's character designs were done by the guy behind Trigun, and it shows. The pseudo-futuristic Western style mixed with an undead main character definitely works well, and Beyond the Grave (yes, that's your character's name) strikes an imposing profile, with his own coffin slung from chains wrapped around his arms.

If Gungrave is anything, it's stylish. From heavily stylized CG cel-shaded cutscenes, to the... logo at the beginning of each level (I kid you not - though this will probably be hit by the censors), everything in Gungrave oozes 1.) style and 2.) a sense that you must shoot everything on screen.

The controls are a little strange - Beyond the Grave walks at a snail's pace. You can make him move faster by running, or by clicking down on the stick, but his basic movement is *extremely* slow. This is again, probably a stylistic choice, as BtG isn't supposed to be a super-fast action hero - he's Death incarnate, and it would seem Death is content to take his time.

The graphics are, again, heavily stylized, and textures on everything retain a look like they were stripped out of an anime. There's a lot of explosions, some neat effects, and a bit of slowdown.

The biggest problem in this game is that there simply isn't much to do. As satisfying as it is to mow down enemy after enemy, it gets tiring after a few hours - either fortunately, or unfortunately, the game as a whole only lasts about this long. While the combo system and unlocking demolition shots gives it some semblance of replay value, the game itself isn't really complex enough to warrant playing it over and over. As fun as it is, just be warned, it's short.

So, if you're looking to blow off some steam, and destroy everything in sight, Gungrave's certainly an option to consider. Just be wary that the experience is brief, but intense.

Get it right.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Ok let me clear this up, the gungrave anime came out AFTER Gungrave the PS2 game. The gungrave anime tells the story of Brandon Heat (Beyond the Grave), his dealings in the syndicate Millenion, how he was killed, and the deal with his "best friend" Harry, the current boss of Millenion. The show also explains everything about the orcmen and the technology used to bring the dead back to life, "Necro-rise". The show takes place before the game untill episode 17.

I would recommend watching the show first (DVD volume 1 is out in america right now, but its available through fansub if you can find it.), and then playing the game.

A "must play game," but must own?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: October 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Forget what you've read about being about to beat this one blindfolded, it's just not true. In addition to offering the most frentic anti-hero action this side of DMC, Gungrave's massively sprawling levels will certainly require your full attention span, all 6 of them that is. Yep, there's the rub folks. Gungrave is awesome, no doubt, but is there enough to warrant a purchase?Featuring outstanding cel-shaded graphics and character designs by the folks behind the hit anime series "Trigun," Gungrave certainly doesn't lack personality. In fact, the whole game is presented like an anime, with an entertaining albeit disposible plot unfolding via slick cutscenes, all of which are in japanese and subtitled in english! Gameplay wise Gungrave could be called shallow. Essentially shoot everything on screen using your impossibly large twin pistols, "Cerberos." There is a little depth here, a decent combo system, unlockable special attacks, a shield system, but chances are you will hardly notice with all the insane violence on screen. In fact, the action can get so intense the game will at times suffer slight slowdown, but in all fairness this effect will probably help your gameplay more than hinder it.So what we have is an arcade game that falls into all of the arcade game trappings, it's graphically superb but too short and not extremely difficult. However, as my rating implies, its charming characters and music should entertain. Don't write this one off! For anime fans, a must own title, for everyone else, at least rent this one. After all, sometimes you just need a game where all you do is blow stuff up!

just fun...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this game is nothing more than an insane death march of pure mindless fun. there aren't any puzzles or tricks (like say ICO) nor does it offer slow paced strategic action (for example the mark of kri or way of the samurai). rather, gungrave focuses on good graphics and non-stop action. it is definately worth playing if you enjoy action games. if action isn't your cup of tea then your you'll probably want to avoid gungrave.

MADNESS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you love the simplicity of destroying everything in your sight, then this is the game for you. No need to think, just destroy. If you like tight graphics along with Anime, this is a definite buy. Again, this game gives you the simple things some of us enjoy, destruction.

good but kinda short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

this game is pretty fun with insane action and cool graphix but it's to dam short and also too easy. it's no big deal to beat it on kick ...(hardest difficulty). when ever you die then you just start a couple of footsteps before where you died and now you are armed with another demolition shot and full health and armor. they should have at least made some kind of lives limit of something. but this game is still good.

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