Gun (2005)

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Category	Information
Title	GUN
Release Year	2005
Developer	Neversoft
Publisher	Activision
Engine	Neversoft proprietary engine
Genre	Third-person action-adventure / Western shooter
Setting	American Old West frontier during the late 1800s (around the 1880s)
Platforms	PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, GameCube, PlayStation Portable
Perspective	Third-person shooter
Main Character	Colton White — a skilled gunslinger searching for the truth about his father and his own past
Playable Character(s)	Primarily Colton White; some multiplayer modes feature other characters
Story Focus	Revenge, betrayal, family secrets, greed, and the search for a legendary treasure
Main Antagonist	Thomas Magruder — a powerful railroad tycoon obsessed with finding a lost treasure
Other Major Villains	Reverend Reed, Hoodoo Brown, Hoodoo’s gang, and various outlaw groups
Main Companion Characters	Ned White, Jenny, Honest Tom, Soapy Jennings, Clay Allison, Marshal Hood
World	Open-world Western frontier featuring towns, deserts, mountains, mines, forts, and wilderness
Major Locations	Dodge City, Empire City, Caldera River, Fort Spencer, Magruder’s Mine, Badlands
Story Length	Approximately 8–12 hours for the main story
Gameplay Style	Gunfights, horseback travel, exploration, duels, stealth sections, and mission-based combat
Combat System	Third-person shooting with pistols, rifles, shotguns, explosives, and melee attacks
Signature Mechanic	Quickdraw mode — slows time and allows precise targeting during gunfights
Weapons	Revolvers, rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, dynamite, knives, and mounted weapons
Horse Gameplay	Players can ride horses, engage enemies while mounted, and travel across the open world
Side Activities	Bounty hunting, poker, ranch tasks, gambling, horse races, duels, and wanted missions
Mission Structure	Story missions combined with optional side missions and open-world activities
Main Story Missions	18 missions
Collectibles	Wanted posters, gold, weapons upgrades, and hidden items
Multiplayer	Split-screen and online multiplayer modes (platform dependent)
Reception	Generally praised for its Western atmosphere, story, voice acting, and gunplay
Criticism	Short campaign, repetitive side activities, and technical limitations on some versions
Voice Cast Highlights	Thomas Jane (Colton White), Kris Kristofferson (Ned White)
Music Style	Western-inspired soundtrack blending cinematic orchestration and frontier themes
Historical Inspiration	Inspired by real Old West figures, locations, and events, though the story is fictional
Rating	ESRB: Mature (M) — violence, blood, language, and adult themes
Awards / Recognition	Notable for being one of the few major open-world Western games before the popularity of later titles like Red Dead Redemption
Related Media	No direct sequel; spiritual successor themes later appeared in other Western games
Legacy	Remembered as a cult classic Western shooter and an important precursor to modern open-world Western games

Missions

#	Level / Mission	Short description
1	The Hunt	Colton and his father Ned go hunting in the wilderness, introducing the player to the world, weapons, and horseback combat before disaster strikes.
2	Steamboat Massacre	A routine trip on a riverboat turns into a deadly attack when enemies board the ship. Colton must fight to survive and protect his father.
3	Honest Tom	Colton travels to Dodge City and meets Honest Tom, helping him deal with criminals while learning more about the mysterious Reverend Reed.
4	The Red Hand Gang	Colton takes on the notorious Red Hand Gang, proving himself as a dangerous gunslinger in the frontier underworld.
5	Quick Killer	Colton hunts down the outlaw Quick Killer, leading to a tense showdown involving speed, accuracy, and revenge.
6	Whore Coach	Colton protects a stagecoach carrying women across dangerous territory while fighting off attackers along the route.
7	Law and Order	Colton works with lawmen in Empire City, helping restore order and confronting criminals who control the streets.
8	Escape the Jail	After being betrayed and imprisoned, Colton must break out of jail and escape from his captors.
9	Ambush the Train	Colton launches an attack on a moving train, battling guards and enemies while trying to stop a dangerous shipment.
10	Defend the Hideout	Colton helps defend a resistance hideout from a large enemy assault.
11	Take Down Hoodoo	Colton goes after Hoodoo Brown, one of the men responsible for the violence spreading across the territory.
12	Save Soapy	Colton rescues Soapy Jennings, fighting through enemy forces to save his ally.
13	Hollister’s Fort	Colton attacks a heavily defended fort controlled by enemies and begins preparing for the final conflict.
14	Attack the Fort	A full assault begins on the fort, with Colton leading the charge against overwhelming opposition.
15	Battle at the Steamboat	Colton returns to the river for a major battle involving ships, explosives, and a final confrontation with enemies from his past.
16	Across the Badlands	Colton travels through harsh desert terrain while fighting enemies and moving closer to the truth about Magruder.
17	Escape the Ambush	Colton survives a deadly trap and fights his way out of an enemy ambush.
18	Magruder’s Mine	The final mission takes Colton into Magruder’s mine for the climactic showdown and the revelation of his family’s secrets.