Software:Bang! Gunship Elite

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Short description: 2000 video game
Bang! Gunship Elite
North American Dreamcast cover art
Developer(s)RayLand
Publisher(s)Red Storm Entertainment
Platform(s)Windows, Dreamcast
ReleaseWindows
Dreamcast
Genre(s)Space combat simulator
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Bang! Gunship Elite is a space combat simulator developed by French studio RayLand was released for Windows and Dreamcast. It allows the player to fly a combat spacecraft in a fully 3D environment and fight enemies piloting similar craft to their own.

Plot

The excitement begins when one accepts the controls behind a futuristic space fighter. The war has taken a turn for the worse and fighter pilots are few and scarce in the Twin Suns solar system. The Kha reserves have been drained, and the Alliance has nowhere to turn except to a rookie who must prematurely aid them in the war effort. Players will join this Gunship Elite in order to save the Alliance's crusade and ultimately defeat the Sektar and the bloodthirsty Morgoths. The missions will be complex and next to impossible given the circumstances. Pilots will have to fly solo, kamikaze style, without any tactical support in order to accomplish their mission.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DreamcastPC
AllGameStarStarStar[5]N/A
CGSPN/AStarStarHalf star[7]
CGWN/AStarStarHalf star[8]
EGM6/10[9]N/A
Game Informer8/10[11]7/10[12]
GameSpot6.9/10[13]6.4/10[14]
GameZoneN/A8.5/10[15]
IGN7/10[16]7.9/10[17]
Next GenerationStarStarStar[18]StarStarStar[19]
PC Gamer (US)N/A50%[20]
The Cincinnati EnquirerN/AStarStarStarHalf star[21]
Aggregate score
Metacritic61/100[3]68/100[4]

The game received "mixed or average reviews" on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3][4] Jim Preston of NextGen gave both the PC and Dreamcast versions mixed reviews in two separate issues, first calling the former "A gorgeous but simplistic shooter that will give action fans a short yet fun ride" (#70, October 2000);[19] and later saying that the latter "reminds us of the charm of manic shooters from yesteryear, but it also reminds us why we don't play those games anymore" (#74, February 2001).[18]

John Marrin of GamePro said of the PC version, "Space sim veterans won't find much to challenge their dogfighting skills in Gunship, but the overall difficulty of the missions makes up for it somewhat. If you're up for a relatively mindless space shooter (not simulation), then Gunship should fit the bill nicely."[22][lower-alpha 1] Later, Four-Eyed Dragon said of the Dreamcast version, "All told, Starlancer is still the premier Dreamcast star fighter, yet, if you crave a simple bang for your buck in outer space without any engaging story or strategy, Bang should be your choice."[23][lower-alpha 2]

Notes

  1. ↑ GamePro gave the PC version 4.5/5 for graphics, two 3/5 scores for sound and fun factor, and 3.5/5 for control.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and control, 3/5 for sound, and 3.5/5 for fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ Fudge, James (July 10, 2000). "BANG! Gunship Elite goes Gold". Strategy Plus, Inc.. http://www.cdmag.com/articles/028/162/bang.html. 
  2. ↑ "New Releases". http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/newReleases/morenr-home.asp?site=SON=547. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "BANG! Gunship Elite critic reviews (DC)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bang-gunship-elite/critic-reviews/?platform=dreamcast. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Bang! Gunship Elite critic reviews (PC)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bang-gunship-elite/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  5. ↑ Thompson, Jon. "BANG! Gunship Elite (DC) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26838&tab=review. 
  6. ↑ Goble, Gordon (August 1, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite (PC)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-4536,00.html. 
  7. ↑ Abner, Will (August 16, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite". Strategy Plus, Inc.. http://www.cdmag.com/articles/029/041/bang_review.html. 
  8. ↑ Babler, Jason (November 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite". Computer Gaming World (Ziff Davis) (196): 168. https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_196.pdf. Retrieved December 4, 2023. 
  9. ↑ Kujawa, Kraig (March 2001). "BANG! Gunship Elite! (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (140): 110. https://retrocdn.net/images/f/fe/EGM_US_140.pdf. Retrieved December 4, 2023. 
  10. ↑ Brooks, Mark (August 28, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite (PC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=3013&full=1. Retrieved December 7, 2023. 
  11. ↑ Fitzloff, Jay (January 2001). "Bang! Gunship Elite (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (93): 123. 
  12. ↑ Bergren, Paul (October 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite (PC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (90). 
  13. ↑ Provo, Frank (January 11, 2001). "Bang! Gunship Elite Review (DC) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bang-gunship-elite-review/1900-2673822/. 
  14. ↑ Varanini, Giancarlo (July 26, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite Review (PC)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/bang-gunship-elite-review/1900-2607914/. 
  15. ↑ Lafferty, Michael (July 29, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite (PC)". http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r15242.htm. 
  16. ↑ Chau, Anthony (December 5, 2000). "BANG: [sic Gunship Elite (DC)"]. Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/12/06/bang-gunship-elite. 
  17. ↑ Steinberg, Scott (July 24, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite (PC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/07/25/bang-gunship-elite-3. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Preston, Jim (February 2001). "Bang! Gunship Elite (DC)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (74): 74. https://archive.org/details/NextGen74Feb2001/page/n75/mode/2up. Retrieved December 15, 2021. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Preston, Jim (October 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite (PC)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (70): 125. https://archive.org/details/NextGen70Oct2000/page/n125/mode/2up. Retrieved December 15, 2021. 
  20. ↑ "Bang! Gunship Elite". PC Gamer (Imagine Media) 7 (10): 129. October 2000. 
  21. ↑ Saltzman, Marc (September 26, 2000). "BANG! Gunship Elite (PC)". The Cincinnati Enquirer (Gannett Company). http://www.cincinnati.com/freetime/games/reviews/092600_redstorm.html. 
  22. ↑ Marrin, John (August 7, 2000). "Bang! Gunship Elite Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG). http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/6312.shtml. Retrieved December 15, 2021. 
  23. ↑ Four-Eyed Dragon (February 2001). "Bang! Gunship Elite (DC)". GamePro (IDG) (149): 80. https://retrocdn.net/images/1/1f/GamePro_US_149.pdf. Retrieved December 7, 2023. 
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See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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