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Review: Gunman Clive 2
At a Glance
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How to Save and Pause:There are three save slots for you to use, and your progress is saved automatically at the end of a level. To pause the action, bring up the pause menu by pressing ESC. Time needed per session:You can complete this game in half an hour, so use this as your guideline for planning your time.
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Does this game pose issues for Christian players?
 | No - this is a great game for Christians Like Clive's first adventure, there is very little actual violence to be seen in this game. |
Screenshots
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Game Overview
When we first met Sheriff Clive, he was making a valiant attempt to rescue Miss Johnson from a group of bandits. His journey led players across the desert, through caverns, past a forest base, and finally into space where the bandit leader had constructed a giant robot desperado. Despite its short length, it was a fun adventure, and it left a lot of people wanting more. Fortunately for us, the developers came back to give us another tale featuring our favorite sketchily drawn gunslinger.
This new story begins where the previous one ended: Upon returning from their outer space escapades, our heroes discovered the bandits using their dastardly war machines to destroy Miss Johnson's saloon and burn down the town. Now it's up to the players to guide Clive, Miss Johnson, and their new compadre Chieftain Bob on a new grand adventure, hopefully putting an end to these bandits and their contraptions!
Like its predecessor, Gunman Clive 2 is a straightforward platform shooter. But, unlike the first game, the developers clearly decided to let their imagination run wild, as players will journey through the burning desert, arctic blizzards, bamboo forests, and even a lost world where dinosaurs still roam free. On the other hand, weapon upgrades are few and far between this round, probably because they didn't really make much of a difference during the first game.
Another new feature are the special 3D levels, where the camera changes position so that you're watching the action from behind your character. Instead of travelling towards the right of the screen, you'll be flying or riding into it, with the enemies and their bullets flying out at you. It's a fun effect, and it spices up what would've otherwise been a shoot 'em up level.
Since both games in this series are a lot of good clean fun, I'd definitely recommend giving them both a go.
This new story begins where the previous one ended: Upon returning from their outer space escapades, our heroes discovered the bandits using their dastardly war machines to destroy Miss Johnson's saloon and burn down the town. Now it's up to the players to guide Clive, Miss Johnson, and their new compadre Chieftain Bob on a new grand adventure, hopefully putting an end to these bandits and their contraptions!
Like its predecessor, Gunman Clive 2 is a straightforward platform shooter. But, unlike the first game, the developers clearly decided to let their imagination run wild, as players will journey through the burning desert, arctic blizzards, bamboo forests, and even a lost world where dinosaurs still roam free. On the other hand, weapon upgrades are few and far between this round, probably because they didn't really make much of a difference during the first game.
Another new feature are the special 3D levels, where the camera changes position so that you're watching the action from behind your character. Instead of travelling towards the right of the screen, you'll be flying or riding into it, with the enemies and their bullets flying out at you. It's a fun effect, and it spices up what would've otherwise been a shoot 'em up level.
Since both games in this series are a lot of good clean fun, I'd definitely recommend giving them both a go.
Points of Interest
Your choice of four heroes
At the start of a new game, you'll get to choose which hero (or heroine) to play as. We've met Clive and Miss Johnson before, as they were playable characters in the first game. Just like before, Clive is the all-around hero with agile footwork and good aim, while Miss Johnson's ability to float for short durations gives her some advantages in the air.
This game also introduces Chieftain Bob, a Native American who prefers his spear to any gun. This limits him to close-range attacks, which isn't exactly the best skillset for a game based around gunfighting.
Beating the game will also unlock Duck Mode, which allows you to play as a helpless duck.
This game also introduces Chieftain Bob, a Native American who prefers his spear to any gun. This limits him to close-range attacks, which isn't exactly the best skillset for a game based around gunfighting.
Beating the game will also unlock Duck Mode, which allows you to play as a helpless duck.
Improved engine
In addition to having a very limited color palette, the first game tended to feel like it had slippery or lagging controls. Both have been improved with Gunman Clive 2, as the controls are tighter than ever and the graphics are full of bright colors that pop against the backgrounds.
Steam community features
There are only seven achievements available in this game, half of which are earned just by completing the game with a specific character. The others require you to complete difficult challenges, such as getting through the entire game without taking a hit.
There's also a set of Steam trading cards up for grabs, if you're interested in those.
There's also a set of Steam trading cards up for grabs, if you're interested in those.
Concerns and Issues
Mild violence
Despite the gunfire, missiles, giant buzzsaws, death rays, and other wacky weapons, the game is very family friendly. Defeated enemies either "bounce" off the screen or just fall over and disappear. When the player runs out of health, the game just pauses for a moment before the level restarts.
Ritual suicide
Midway through the game, Clive and his friends end up in Japan. This leads to a battle against a giant samurai, who matches the players bullets (and spear) with his sword. Once defeated, the samurai performs hara-kiri, a form of ritual suicide where a disgraced warrior will run themselves through with their own weapon. Despite this dramatic scene, once he falls down he disappears in a cloud of smoke like everyone else.