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Necromunda: Hired Gun

2021
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Action, Science Fiction and Futuristic, Shooter, Strategy, Single Player, First Person Perspective
AvailableJun 1, 2021
PlatformXbox Series X, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
DeveloperStreum On Studio
Overview

Pick your contracts. Hunt your targets. Collect the bounty. Navigate an ocean of crime and corruption to balance the bloody ecosystem of Necromunda as a merciless hired gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable – but can you survive the hunt? Necromunda: Hired Gun is an indie fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city. For the right price, eliminate the most notorious gangers and mutants. Your armory is a sprawling arsenal. Your body is enhanced with a dozen customizable augments to run on walls and leap over chasms. Your cyber-mastiff will sniff out and kill enemies for you, while your grappling hook allows quick, agile traversal of the massive environments. - An indie fast-paced FPS in the Warhammer 40,000 universe - Upgrade and fight alongside your loyal cyber-mastiff - Endless weapon and augment customization - Upgrade, advance, and level up as you collect bounties

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94 reviews found

85

Vandal

PC

Jun 16, 2021

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A functional shooter that meets basic expectations but falls behind modern standards in gameplay, level design, and depth, offering modest entertainment for fans of the franchise or casual players.


80

PLAY! Zine

PC

Jul 10, 2021

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A recommended title for fans of fast-paced FPS games with RPG elements set in the 40k universe. While hindered by technical flaws and a smaller budget, it successfully captures the spirit of Doom Eternal within Necromunda's grim setting.

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75

PC Invasion

PC

May 31, 2021

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Despite its flaws

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70

Finger Guns

PlayStation 5

Jun 7, 2021

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A compelling first-person shooter for Warhammer 40K fans despite flaws. It excels in world-building and combat but requires further polish to reach its full potential.

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70

TheSixthAxis

PC

Jun 4, 2021

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The game is a mixed experience

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70

GameStar

PC

Jun 7, 2021

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Necromunda: Hired Gun is an underdog title with strong action elements and atmospheric design but hindered by narrative weaknesses, technical issues, and a lack of polish. It's recommended for fans of fast-paced shooters and the Warhammer 40k lore, despite its flaws.

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70

COGconnected

PC

May 31, 2021

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A competent but flawed introduction to the Necromunda universe, praised for its atmosphere and action but criticized for repetition, lack of variety, and technical issues.

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65

MGG Spain

PC

Jun 7, 2021

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The review concludes that Necromunda: Hired Gun is a worthwhile experience despite its flaws, particularly its strong gameplay and faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40k universe. It balances frenetic action with exploration and progression, though optimization issues and a simplistic story may deter some players.


65

GameCritics

PC

Jun 21, 2021

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The review presents a mixed assessment, praising the game's energy, setting, and core mechanics while criticizing its unnecessary RPG elements, technical flaws, and lack of polish. It concludes that the game has potential but needs refinement.

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