Bulletstorm (2011 Video Game) User Reviews

Bulletstorm: Solid FPS

[Platypuschow · 8/10 · 1 April 2019]

I heard a lot of negativity about Bulletstorm when it first appeared, primarily the criticism was about it's humor. Namely that it was outdated and needlessly crass, essentially it was Duke Nukem. Personally I don't think it's an issue, in fact I found a fair bit funny.

Though multiplayer exists Bulletstorm focuses on it's really quite impressive single player campaign and personally I prefer that considerably in general. I won't try and describe the plot because it would be rather hard to do so, it's rather all over the place.

With your usual array of weapons, secondary fires for most and the addition of a brilliant "Leash" weapon that really makes things interesting the gunplay is excellent. The locations and enemies though not as varied as I'd have liked are still above par. It has some very memorable sequences and the trick shot catalogue brings yet another unique never before seen twist to a tried and tested formula.

With lots of comedy, hyper violence and a fair challenge at higher difficulty levels I have to say its a damn shame Bulletstorm never became a franchise because it deserved to be.

The Good:

Looks the part

Solid shooter

Some great dialogue

Plenty of side content

The Bad:

Duke Nukem side content is annoyingly bad

Coop campaign would have been nice

Worth It

[wowmoviemakerz · 9/10 · 25 February 2011]

I put a 9 on this because it was not long enough. but besides that i cant find anything wrong with the game.

The game has good graphics, its funny, its EXTREMELY violent but in a good way, awesome guns, good characters and a good story. Overall it was good and worth the money and i recommend getting it.

Bulletstorm takes place in the 26th century. The story follows space pirate Grayson Hunt and his cyborg partner Ishi Sato, who were both dishonorably discharged from Dead Echo after they were betrayed by their commanding officer, General Sarrano. Ten years later Hunt's and Sato's ship crash-landed on the planet Stygia, a former resort planet now overrun with meat-eating plants, feral mutant tribes and criminals. Along the way, they're joined by Trishka Novak, a foul-mouthed woman with a dark past who also knows her way around a gun.

I wasn't expecting much but this is surprisingly good

[charlie-119-150245 · 8/10 · 24 November 2018]

The cover design , the look of this game did not sell it to me , whoever commissioned the artwork didn't want you to buy the game as it no only doesn't reflect the game but it's uninspiring at the same time. If you like the feel of Rage and enjoy the Borderland games , then you will love this. It's funny, quirky , bit odd and brilliant fun at the same time.

What Duke Nukem Forever should've been and sadly wasn't.

[johnnymacbest · 14 August 2011]

Bulletstorm is everything DNF wasn't and more. While DNF was a long-delayed, sloppily-put together, incoherent mess that should've been stuck in development hell, Bulletstorm is in a class all by itself. You play as Grayson Hunt, a former soldier-turned space pirate who is out for revenge against his commanding officer by the name of General Sarrano. However, during an epic space battle between Hunt's crew and the General's forces, Hunt and his comrade, Ishi Sato, crash land on a seemingly deserted resort planet. As Hunt and Sato try to make their way off the planet, they get more than what the bargain for.

Not one to spoil plots or anything, but for Bulletstorm it's a must. Despite the title(which is really neat by the way) the story is surprisingly deep and well-written. Grayson Hunt may be a douchebag, but he's a lovable douchebag and that's what separates him from the usual gruff and serious video game heroes.

The biggest star of Bulletstorm is it's gameplay which is based on a new game mechanic known as the skillshot. By dispatching enemies in creative and highly entertaining ways, you rank up points to upgrade your weapons and getting a higher score. Never before has a game been this innovative in it's approach to killing your enemies and Bulletstorm rightfully earns that respect. Unlike most FPS, Bulletstorm has lush and colorful landscapes which is both strange and fascinating despite the fact that Bulletstorm is an extremely violent and bloody game. In that respect alone, that's a good thing. A VERY good thing.

Even though there is a story, Bulletstorm is filled to the brim with crass, black humor, that's actually funny that really caught me off guard as I played the game. Rarely does that ever happen, but I for one was laughing out loud at the darkly humorous lines being spout out of the characters; particularly Hunt and Sarrano. Kudos to People Can Fly and Epic Games for giving these characters heart and charm amidst the bloody carnage.

There are some flaws. For one, the game is too short and there's no multiplayer modes to fiddle with after you complete the game. There are some time-attack modes where you race against the clock to kill enemies, but the lack of multiplayer really hurts the competitive edge of most FPS out there in the market. But that shouldn't stop you from playing this game at all. In fact it's much more fun than DNF.

I know Bulletstorm isn't selling that well which is a shame. The game is highly polished and more sophisticated in gameplay compared to what's out there in the market. If more time was spent on making the single-player campaign longer and with more multiplayer options, than this would've made more sales. I hope in time more and more people buy this game because it actually brings something new to the table. C'mon guys, support originality. We need the diversity.

Fun, violent and crazy! Don't miss out on this one!

[Pjtaylor-96-138044 · 9/10 · 17 July 2013]

Bulletstorm is a first person shooter in which you play as Grayson Hunt, a space pirate, and have to escape from the hostile planet you've just stranded yourself on. Sounds Generic, but trust me when I say it isn't. This game is totally different to any of the other shooters I've played. This is all thanks to the balls to the wall weapons and the skill point system.

So, the Campaign is about 7-9 hours of non-stop carnage. There's only about 30 minutes of the entire game where you don't shoot stuff. The weapons vary from the standard carbine to cannon-ball shooters, shotguns, flail guns and even a drill gun. Each of these weapons has a charged shot which makes it super powerful. For example, the charge shot for the carbine shoots 100 bullets at once, completely annihilating the enemy leaving only a glowing skeleton behind. You also have a 'leash' which can be used to pull your enemies toward vicious environmental hazards or your boot. Once you've kicked an enemy, you can either shoot them or watch them die in all manor of painful traps littered around the levels.

A huge part of the game is the skill point system, the game's tag line is "kill with skill" and this is the basis of the point system. You get rewarded various amounts of points for killing in special ways which can then be spent on new weapons, upgrades and extra ammo - including the brutal 'Charged' ammo. The game explains why you get these points but it's not really important. What is important is the fact that these skill kills are satisfying and fun to perform.

In case you can't already tell, the game is extremely violent. Blood splatters the walls and floors around you and each foe can be dismembered. You can even go so far as evaporating them into a bloody mess. The game also boasts a heavy amount of swearing as well as some crude sex references. But if you're fine with all that stuff then I would definitely recommend this game.

I had a blast playing this game and would recommend it to anyone comfortable with heavy levels of violence and crude profanity. The fact that it's price has been reduced just seals the deal. Do yourself a favour and pick it up.

Hidden Classic...

[wnel47 · 9/10 · 15 March 2024]

This by far was one of the most Foul, fun, and beautiful games I have ever played. I didn't expect much. But once the story got going you are not going to want to stop playing. And yes in 2024, this game has some of the best Graphics and set pieces. The story is pretty basic, but the dialogue between the Characters gives them so much Personality. Imagine Deadpool, in Gears of War. It's fast paced, with great weapons. Which means you can play in different styles. It would be great if this became a franchise. Because the end ask for many sequels. Also the planet was a Character within itself. Many times during the game you will stop just to take a look around... So, do yourself a favor in 2024 get this game, it better than some of these $70.00 New Games. But remember it's rated a Hard "R" for language and violence, it's not for kids. But it is Great !!!

Bargain bin fodder at the very least.

[ratcat0 · 6/10 · 30 March 2011]

First off I play all my games in full 3d. This game took a full three nights! (around two hours each) to get it working but even then it was shadowy and just not worth even trying. Once the 3d was pushed aside the decision to play in normal 2d went ahead to discover that even then it was a waste of time. Bland graphics and no sense of adventure. So now the developers have gone from extremely short games to long games with nothing special to see. If you are the competitive type and enjoy racking up the point scores then go ahead and have a blast. 'People can Fly' should have released this as Painkiller 3 instead of this Bonestorm!(a game Bart played in an early Simpson's episode). It seems as though they are aiming for a less mature audience such as 25 year old males or younger to sell this game but honestly I saw nothing original and the Hugh Jackman try-to-lookalike didn't do it for me either even though I am Aussie... Is what I would have said if I did not give it a fair go. As you venture further into the game the graphics do not get much better but clever design in your ordinance and the multitude of weapon choices, upgrades and fancy maneuvers you can use pull you in to a reasonably enjoyable experience. The balloon type messages advising you of your point score remind you that this is not a serious adventure with sci-fi sensibilities but another grand shoot em up from the PCF team. Valve, the makers of the Half-life series created special cues to make a player look in a particular direction so as not to miss an off screen event, Example - a monster running past a gate. This game actually tells you to look by pressing RMB (right mouse button). When you do you will instantly face the direction of where the action lies be it a Monster/boss/attacker/quick getaway. Obviously this led to much less work in the game development as the makers did not have to spend ages to work out a way to get your attention. Graphics - 4/10 storyline - 3.5/10 fun score 7.5/10 just another run and kill shooter but worth playing nevertheless. Overall six rubber chickens.

TBH It can't get any worse

[kristianopedersen · 2/10 · 15 November 2018]

My friend began cutting himself in the arm, me too. I tried out an overdose, but woke up at the hospital next morning... I jumped out 2nd floor but woke up after a short period of time. After this review am i hopefully dead

PS: The spoiler, yeah... it's true