Written by William G Chandler Jr., April 10, 2016, at 9:50 a.m.
Gunman Clive HD Collection Prepares You for Star Fox Zero
You can find yourself in a weird place on certain nights. There is anticipation for Star Fox Zero. I battle Life Force, by Konami, daily. There still has to be something else with it. In this case, it is Gunman Clive HD Collection for the Nintendo Wii U. It is out of left field, but it comes from wanting another shooter.
The game by Horberg Productions is a platform game, first, and shooting game second. The fact is it is a different shooter. It reminds me of Super Mario Brothers 2 with guns. The collection includes two games, Gunman Clive and Gunman Clive 2. The first game feels like a speedy side-scrolling timed event to save Mayor Johnson’s daughter from thugs and outlaws. Gunman Clive 2 realizes a more cinematic experience and a great, world adventure, as explained at Metacritic.
This game found its life as an Android title, as indicated by Wikipedia, moved to Nintendo’s 3DS, and currently sits on the Nintendo Wii U. Gunman Clive embraces a sketchy, cell-shaded style that just fits. It realizes the class western style of the 1800s, but embodies your favorite cartoon.
This collection allows you to take on different enemies, which can include dynamite thugs, rifle thugs, handgun outlaws, and many others. Bosses in this game present anything from massive gun totting golems to cold, merciless tanks. This game has it all, but it has one issue.
You play as any of three characters, Gunman Clive, Ms. Johnson, or Chieftain Bob. Gunman Clive is the basic character of the group. He has a handgun, and an itchy, trigger finger pose. He travels across landscapes ready to gun down his foes. Ms. Johnson mimics Princess Peach’s floating ability, and Luigi’s speed, but comes armed with a rifle. Each of these characters can ease through the game with upgrades that empower their firearms.
What can I say about Chieftain Bob? I just do not like his purpose. He carries a spear. Bob has no upgrades. He is not particularly special. All of these characters can race through the first parts of these games. As each game gets deeper, Bob, I feel, struggles the most.
Why not give Bob upgrades? Chieftain Bob can carry two six shooters or a different rifle. He carries a spear. It reaches distant enemies but is not as flexible as a gun. Bullets in this game travel over long distances and get to enemies faster, at times. Chieftain Bob also seems slow and unnecessary. I just wish he could do more. The challenge may be to complete the game with this character, but it just seems unfair.
Gunman Clive HD Collection is a necessary grind on Nintendo Wii U. The game itself works to satisfy the urge for puzzles and the need to gun down your enemies.
The combination of Life Force and this game definitely prepares you for Star Fox Zero. Who could forget Star Fox Guard? If only Nintendo and Sega could strike a deal for Afterburner on Nintendo Wii U.
Let’s Play Gunman Clive HD, By SkaterGamer740
