Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Inti Creates
- Publishers: Alchemic Productions, CyberFront Korea
*GalGun (2011): A Hilarious and Over-the-Top Rail Shooter**
Gal*Gun is a Japanese rail shooter bishojo game developed by Inti Creates and Alchemist. The game was released in Japan in 2011 and in North America and Europe in 2012.
The player takes control of Tenzou, a student who is accidentally shot with several Cupid Arrows by an apprentice angel, Patako. The blessing from the arrows makes Tenzou irresistible to the opposite sex, transforming him into the most popular boy in school for one day. However, this newfound popularity comes at a price, as Tenzou must now fend off the advances of a never-ending horde of beautiful women.
Armed with “pheromone shots”, the player must keep the girls at bay by shooting them – making them drop to the floor in dizzy ecstasy – while trying to cultivate a romance with one of the four main female leads. The shooting is broken up by “action events” similar to that of a boss battle, as well as a “doki doki mode” where the player has the option to zoom in and stare at one particular girl he fancies.
Gameplay
GalGun is a rail shooter in which the player controls Tenzou as he moves through various levels, shooting down waves of enemies. The enemies in GalGun are all female, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some enemies are weak and can be defeated with a single shot, while others are more powerful and require multiple shots to take down.
In addition to the standard enemies, there are also boss battles at the end of each level. The boss battles are more challenging than the regular levels, and they require the player to use all of their skills to defeat the boss.
Characters
There are four main female characters in Gal*Gun:
- Kurona is Tenzou’s childhood friend and the president of the student council. She is a kind and caring girl, but she is also very shy.
- Ekoro is a transfer student from America. She is a tomboyish and outgoing girl who is always up for a challenge.
- Maya is a member of the school’s drama club. She is a beautiful and talented girl, but she is also very arrogant.
- Shinobu is a member of the school’s archery club. She is a quiet and reserved girl, but she is also very skilled with a bow and arrow.
Reception
GalGun received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the game’s unique premise and over-the-top action, while others criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay and lack of depth. Despite the mixed reviews, GalGun was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
GalGun has spawned several sequels and spin-offs, including GalGun: Double Peace (2015), GalGun: VR (2016), and GalGun 2 (2018). The series has also been ported to a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PC.
Conclusion
GalGun is a fun and quirky rail shooter that will appeal to fans of the genre. The game’s unique premise and over-the-top action make it a standout title. If you’re looking for a game that will make you laugh and have a good time, then GalGun is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8/10
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