The latest day one Xbox Game Pass launch for November 2022 is Gungrave G.O.R.E, which serves as a successor to the old Gungrave games on PS2. It's the first entry since Gungrave VR, and it's also the series' debut on Xbox!
Here's what some reviews have been saying about Gungrave G.O.R.E so far:
Generacion Xbox (7.5/10)
"It is not perfect, nor does it pretend to be, but if you forgive its shortcomings, you will [have] a very entertaining time."
Destructoid (7/10)
"Go into Gungrave Gore with an open mind, the mindset that you’re going to kick some ass in an old school action game, and maybe, after a sale. The reaction to this thing is going to be all over the place (even from action enthusiasts), but once everything started to fire on all cylinders, I was having a lot of fun: amid some technical concerns."
Wccftech (6.5/10)
"While the game can be fun at points, its archaic and dated design choices can make for an overall frustrating experience. Its combat doesn't require much thought, and the game can be "difficult" for the wrong reasons. Still, it's high points are still noteworthy highlights for the overall experience, and when everything works properly, you do feel as badass as the main character is supposed to be."
IGN (6/10)
"Gungrave G.O.R.E oozes style and has a fantastic combat system, but a lack of variety, aggravating difficulty spikes, and often-frustrating design decisions keep it from reaching its full potential."
GameSpew (5/10)
"There’s simply not enough variety to be found in this action-packed third-person shooter. Eventually it begins to feel like a test of your endurance rather than your gaming skills."
Push Square (4/10)
"If you're someone who heard "a new Gungrave" and got excited, this is a game for you. For what it's worth, it nails that. It genuinely feels like a lost PS2 game, and that's the kind of thing we love. Although, the original game had the benefit of only being around two hours long, while G.O.R.E. clocks in at about 12. However, we can't in good faith recommend someone to spend £45 on this, outside of those with an affinity for the series."
Gungrave G.O.R.E is currently suffering from a pretty low Metacritic score of 53 for Xbox Series X, although the PlayStation 5 average is closer to the 60 mark. However, it still sounds like there's some fun to be had with the game, and don't forget you can try it out for yourself right now as part of the Xbox Game Pass library!
We'll also have a review of Gungrave G.O.R.E to share here at Pure Xbox in the near future.
Are you interested in playing Gungrave G.O.R.E? Let us know down below!
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GamePass has really become a showelware platform. People just try these "games" for a few hours and quit..
@Cikajovazmaj Sure. If you ignore all the amazing games on GamePass, then I suppose your statement would be true.
@Cikajovazmaj I wouldn't say that, the vast majority of Game Pass games (especially the day one launches) get great reviews.
@FraserG I have reacted in anger a bit, but at least in my particular taste it has been just niche games or indie releases for a while now. And every time a game not following that pattern gets pumped before a day one release, it turns out to be a dud.
I would just like some proper AAA games, spectacles. (gaming version of a Marvel movie)
@Cikajovazmaj Yeah, fair enough on the AAA thing! Hopefully next year brings us some more big blockbuster games.
@Cikajovazmaj Maybe just quit GamePass and let the rest of us enjoy great games like A Plague’s Tale Requiem, Persona 5 Royal and Pentiment (just to name a few high scoring day one “shovelware” releases in the last month or so).
Metacritic of 53? Damn this failed hard, oh well that's one less game over the next stacked few months. Fingers crossed high on life fares better.
@BBB We may have different tastes in games but to say GamePass is a “shovelware” platform is insulting to those who enjoy it. Whether they like the game or not, don’t know anyone else who would call A Plague’s Tale: Requiem shovelware. And there are plenty of other games I personally would hold as high as that on GP.
But when you put a reaction as offputtingly strong as that, expect to get some pushback.
@Cikajovazmaj Gamepass definitely has some shovelware games on it. But most are not. Some are bad, some are good and some are great.
You only need to play 2 full price games each year and you've made your money back.
Even if it had 90 out of 100 shovelware games (which it doesn't), it would still be incredible value for money.
@Dsswoosh agreed, not all are bad. As for a great deal, GPU which I'm subscribed to, costs 15$ a month, and means I would have to play 1 day one release AAA game every 3-4 months for it to make sense. I have played none in 2022.
There are people getting great value out of the offering. I'm just not it.
@Cikajovazmaj That's fine, it just means the games on Gamepass aren't for you. I've played about 35 games from gamepass this year. Some were new, some were simply games I've never played before. And looking through my achievement list, some of them are awesome.
@awp69 He's not wrong
You get what you pay for, there's no surprises. A game that developers have spent years and made with millions of dollars isn't going to go on Game Pass day 1 (unless first party). That's why Callisto Protocol is not on gamepass day 1 either is Hogwarts Legacy or Resident Evil 4 Remake. The developers of those games know that they are going to sell in the millions because they will be great games.
@Doublecell Just SOME of the Day One releases on GamePass this year and their OpenCritic scores
Persona 5 Royal - 94
Norco - 91
Deathloop - 89
Immortality - 88
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge - 88
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative - 86
Pentiment - 86
Tunic - 85
Citizen Sleeper - 85
A Plague Tale Requiem - 84
Grounded - 83
Two Point Campus - 83
Tinykin - 83
Football Manager 2023 - 83
Signalis - 82
Beacon Pines - 81
Disney Dreamlight Valley - 81
Ghost Song - 80
Young Souls 80
Sniper Elite 5 - 78
As Dusk Falls - 78
MLB The Show 22 - 77
What a cesspool of garbage, shovelware!
Mind you this is just a tiny selection of the games that came to GamePass this year. Not to mention the good AAA games that weren’t Day One that were added.
Maybe none of these satisfy your individual tastes but as an outside measure, there’s plenty of good to great games that have come to GP this year. Definitely got my money’s worth.
@awp69 persona 5 is a 7 year old game and it's the highest rated game that's not really good in my opinion.
@Doublecell It debuted on Xbox for the first time this year and there’s only 10 games on ANY platform on OpenCritic that have over a 90 this year. GamePass had three of those Top 10 and more than a dozen of the top 50 scoring games. But whatever. Hope you don’t subscribe again since it’s not worth it to you.
In my opinion, it’s been more than worth it.
@awp69 Yes it received that score for a gamepass game but for someone who's already played persona on ps4 that's not enticing me on subscribing to gamepass.
@awp69 you do realise that's people are allowed opinions? It's great you have got your value from gamepass, but it doesn't mean everyone else will have the same thought.
@EquiinoxGII It started when someone made a comment that GamePass just has shovelware. So why can’t I state an opinion that I don’t think it does and show that there have been many critically acclaimed games on it this year.
Someone buys an Xbox and reads this comment section then they’ll at least see varying opinions and not just GamePass is trash.
@awp69 Rogue Legacy 2 is not on Game Pass
If anything the game is very much akin to what gamepass has been like this past year, very average.
@Chaudy You’re right. I thought it was.
I love GP. I like that I can try a game without wasting a lot of money only to discover it's crap. The developer also gets exposure & feedback on how to make their games better for future. If ya don't like it, don't use it.
Considering I only play a fraction of the so called AAA titles, I couldn't give two sh*ts that it doesn't have only triple AAA games. Forgetting many developers were hit hard by covid and related restrictions, there are a plethora of games old and new to play with several big names on the horizon. And let's not forget the Activision purchase. Sony might drag it out, but it's probably going to happen.
On a related tangent, the PS Plus tier system is a mess and very aggravating. I had a coupon so signed up for Premium, I have about 6 months left and won't be renewing. Dollar for dollar GP is a better deal IMO.
@awp69 Stanley Parable is also not on gamepass
Downloaded it as I usually love a good 3rd person hack'n'slash style game but this, this felt really slow and sluggish imo.
Combat doesn't seem much better even if you upgrade but whoever enjoys it good I'm glad, game pass is still worth the tenner a month.
I’m gonna be the lone wolf here and say I’m really enjoying it. The kind of game we used to get in earlier generations. It’s mindless action and it’s really been a cool game so far. Just like any game out there, it may not be for everyone, but I like it. One of the cool things about GamePass is that you can try a game out to see if you personally find enjoyment in it.
This game is slow, clunky and boring. Corridors of the same enemies over and over again, overcomplicated shooting mechanics and a more confusing story then Metal Gear Solid without the laters depth.
@awp69 while correct. Critically acclaimed doesn't make them 'good games' for each individual. Personally those you listed I don't like, so for me I don't see them as selling points. We all like different games.
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