Review cover Gal*Gun Double Peace (PlayStation Vita)
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Product Information:

  • Release Date (NA): August 2, 2016
  • Release Date (EU): July 22, 2016
  • Release Date (JP): August 6, 2015
  • Publisher: PQube
  • Developer: Inti Creates
  • Genres: Rail Shooter
  • Also For: PlayStation 4

Game Features:

Single player
Local Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Co-operative

Review Approach:

Despite its premise and genre, I was positively surprised by what the game could offer and how seriously it took itself.
There’s a "legend" running in your school, the "Super Popular Legend", you know that one with sightings of an angel and getting really popular with girls… It can only be a legend, right? Wrong! Enter Gal*Gun Double Peace. Get ready to shoot your way through the hordes of girls expressing their love for you as you engage in finding the love of your life before the end of the day!

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More than just a legend

Start off by choosing a personality type from bookworm, jock, fashionista and pervert(!) for the protagonist, Houdai Kudoki. The different types differ in their stats but don’t have a heavy impact on the game as you can improve each stat during the game. More personality types can be unlocked depending on your ending.

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If you’re wondering, only a godlike ending will unlock the TFG, which I cannot even fathom how the virtual girls will react.

So, poor little you somehow got entangled with the make up lessons of Demon Academy and Angel Academy students and just like that as if struck by Cupid's arrow (more like a screwed blast from an 'elite' angel) you instantly change from being a lame forever alone passive guy to every girls' favorite. Looks like you've been hit by the "Super Popular Legend"!!!

Ekoro, an elite angel, presents herself to you as being the culprit behind your “misfortune”. She explains that as the final exam of 3rd year Angel Academy, the Goddess assigns each angel to a human who they need to help become a lot more attractive. Ekoro's plan was to shoot you with a love arrow but a demon interrupted her and instead of a normal arrow, you got hit with a super charged shot. This equals to having all chances in your life to find love to become packed in one day!

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Nevertheless Ekoro vows to help you find your true love before the end of the day. Why so hastily, you ask? Because beginning the next day, not just the ladies but other guys, and even animals will feel no love for you whatsoever. Talk about an ultimatum! Find your love today or lose all love that you've had or will have!

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Waifu for Laifu

Now that you've become the school's irresistible "hunk", the girls will stop at nothing to confess their love to you. Indeed, they have more guts, determination and pantsu than you could imagine as they hide behind closets, behind bushes, cars and even in caves waiting to ambush you. Some will hand out love letters, others will confess their love out loud, still others possessed by little demons are even harder to subdue and with every love confession that reaches you, your HP goes down!

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How are you going to handle all those girls? Why, with your pheromone shots of course! You progress through the story to find your love by shooting your way though the hordes of kawai girls running after you. Control the target with the right or left stick and shoot by pressing the square button. It's that simple, a bit too simple. Successfully shoot the girls to bring them to a state of euphoria and you'll earn Mote-Mote points. Every girl's weak spot is different; it might be the head, chest, hips or legs. It's up to you to observe their reactions when you move the target over certain areas. The more accurate you are, the more points you'll earn which you can then use at the Academy Store to buy items to improve your stats. Plus there's Doki-Doki mode that involves touching and rubbing girls in different areas to increase your Doki-Doki Gauge within the time limit to increase your Mote-Mote points and clear the area of more girls at once. And like with the Mote-Mote points, the girls are more sensitive to some areas, open your eyes for those! Unlock different camera angles to ensure that you find the right spot.

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Extra tip: zoom in with R to see through "obstacles"

Much kawai, Very gal?

Gal*Gun Double Peace is what it is, a shooting game with a perverse humor. Granted that it is a niche bishōjo game and it is overt about that. The game escalates from giving girls clad in school uniforms ecstasy shots to massaging a girl's butt to get her out of a window to fighting a a girl-groping, tentacled boss for crying out loud!

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However, you’d be wrong to dismiss it as a shallow game based only on that premise. You'd be surprised by how much more it offers in terms of content and replay value. The girls chasing you come in all shapes and sizes (you can even purchase an item to check out their bust size), there is accompanying background music for the various sceneries that span from classrooms, parks and caves, and all of these are rendered in Unreal Engine 3.

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In terms of replay value, you'll be generously served. Although your choice for the love of your life is limited between 2 girls at the first playthrough, more can be unlocked as you choose different "routes" and finish the game with different endings. There are also side quests for you to complete by collecting items for your schoolmates through the different stages which will earn you extra points. Additionally, you can unlock and change the outfit of the girls to suit your fantasies preferences.

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However, the game is not all roses. As soon as you boot the game, you'll come across its biggest inconvenience: loading times. Starting the game from the PSVita homescreen can take up to 2-3 minutes and the load times within the game are all too much noticeable. Also noticeable are the recurring skips in frame rate which can prove to be annoying in the long run but these shouldn't be present in the PS4 version.

Another inconvenience that I noticed while playing the game is that since the voice-over is completely in Japanese, the lack of English subtitles at certain points in the game can prove to be bothersome, unless you know Japanese.

The controls are also too simplistic. There is not much to do other than moving the target around and shooting. There's no opportunity to explore the beautifully rendered surroundings. It doesn't offer much of a challenge either unless you go on a higher difficulty and you can complete a playthough within a few hours.

However these few hours of gameplay can prove entertaining even if you've never imagined yourself playing this genre of game.

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Verdict

What We Liked ...
  • Entertaining game despite its niche approach
  • High replay value with various endings possible
What We Didn't Like ...
  • Interminable loading times
  • Framerate skips
  • Overly simplified controls
  • Lack of English subtitles at certain points
5
Gameplay
The controls are far too simplistic and the game itself offers little challenge with only two difficulty levels.
7
Presentation
Rendered in Unreal Engine 3, the game is graphically pleasing and offers different sceneries, which unfortunately cannot be explored enough.
9
Lasting Appeal
Gal*Gun Double Peace offers an array of choices, routes and endings and even some customization which will get you to play the game anew.
6.8
out of 10

Overall

Gal*Gun Double Peace is a bishōjo game that taps into this niche to make a surprisingly entertaining game but the limited control, skips in frame rate and interminable loading times make way for a slightly above average experience.
I think the real issue is that this is the first time i ever seen HENTAI FEIND in a video game let alone a LOCALIZED ONE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE! That itself is GROUND BREAKING!

Just like the time you discovered in castlevania symphony of the night how the castle flips upside down GROUND BREAKING! When poison from final fight is different genders depending on region GROUND BREAKING!

HAS THE CENSORY FINALLY BEEN BUSTED?

GAL GUN IS A HERO! :bow:

You all see this right? @MsMidnight @Crystal the Glaceon @Temptress Cerise :OTell me you see this, anyone!
 
I think the real issue is that this is the first time i ever seen HENTAI FEIND in a video game let alone a LOCALIZED ONE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE! That itself is GROUND BREAKING!

Just like the time you discovered in castlevania symphony of the night how the castle flips upside down GROUND BREAKING! When poison from final fight is different genders depending on region GROUND BREAKING!

HAS THE CENSORY FINALLY BEEN BUSTED?

GAL GUN IS A HERO! :bow:

You all see this right? @MsMidnight @Crystal the Glaceon @Temptress Cerise :OTell me you see this, anyone!
I don't own a vita sadly, but yeah its pretty cool to see that
 
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I don't own a vita sadly, but yeah its pretty cool to see that
Of course is cool to see that! Also i think it says also for ps4 so if you have either is playable. But THAT HENTAI FIEND IS LIKE "Well done, respects to you... Inticrates, you recive my attention, as soon as i get AZURE STRIKER GUNVOLT 2." :D

Give that a Hentai fiend mode and maybe some more games and we will start talking more business. *Puts $15 on the table* See that? Reserved for gunvolt 2.... Is yours as soon as i get it. :P

Maybe Dead or alive extreme 3 or DOA5 Should have hentai feind mode where you can change size of people and make humorous exploding clothes like senran kagura :creep:
 
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As much as I am devoted to my Vita, and hope to own plenty of good, worthwhile games for it, I probably won't be getting this anytime soon; mostly because it just looks too girly and pervy for my tastes...

I sincerely hope we get a decent, non-weeb Vita game in the near-future. I would love to see that happen! Something that would breath more life into the console and attract more gamers to it! :yaypsp:
 
As much as I am devoted to my Vita, and hope to own plenty of good, worthwhile games for it, I probably won't be getting this anytime soon; mostly because it just looks too girly and pervy for my tastes...

I sincerely hope we get a decent, non-weeb Vita game in the near-future. I would love to see that happen! Something that would breath more life into the console and attract more gamers to it! :yaypsp:
First.... what is weeb game everyone keeps calling this? Is a fan service game obviously, rated Mature for obvious reaons like Dead or alive extreme 3.

Second, i dunno if the game is "Girly" since the main protaganist is a guy and is about getting women, is directed at male fan service. Sailor moon is more "Girly" if you said that it makes more sense to me.

Third, i agree that psvita should have better games, it got some few i ever play like muramasa rebirth.... which i can't play cause every time i start the game i get this annoying error, Ys Memories of Celestia, Which made me buy a vita in the first place. NInja gaiden, and a few others. Besides the majority of games being port of ps3, ps4 and some indie games the vita has really been unsported by many.
 
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First.... what is weeb game everyone keeps calling this? Is a fan service game obviously, rated Mature for obvious reaons like Dead or alive extreme 3.

Second, i dunno if the game is "Girly" since the main protaganist is a guy and is about getting women, is directed at male fan service. Sailor moon is more "Girly" if you said that it makes more sense to me.

Third, i agree that psvita should have better games, it got some few i ever play like muramasa rebirth.... which i can't play cause every time i start the game i get this annoying error, Ys Memories of Celestia, Which made me buy a vita in the first place. NInja gaiden, and a few others. Besides the majority of games being port of ps3, ps4 and some indie games the vita has really been unsported by many.
1) Weeb games are a collective term for "anime-styled" games, if you will. Age rating does not matter with it; if the art style is pure anime, it will unofficially be called a weeb game by the community.

2) Perhaps I was a little over-reactive then... It's just that I'm just not an overly big fan of the art, character, and story direction for most anime/weeb games...
 
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1) Weeb games are a collective term for "anime-styled" games, if you will. Age rating does not matter with it.

2) Perhaps I was a little over-reactive then... It's just that I'm just not an overly big fan of the art and character direction for most anime/weeb games...
Oh, that is understandable. To me the graphic visual isn't all that appealing to me either, the artwork is more interesting for character portaits. Besides isn't unreal engine 4 a thing? Why are people still using 3rd. I think the best use of unreal engine was guilty gear xrd, not only is a 2d game but has 3d visuals that just look like a unique game. As apposed to how some Cel shaded games like Wind waker, Jet set raido, and most moderen anime games, it just kinda doesn't fit right to see the anime based games look that way. But then lots don't really like cel shade, i don't mind it if is done right like the two games i mentioned already but i don't need it in every game to start making it look boring everytime you see a game have it. :)
 
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I think the real issue is that this is the first time i ever seen HENTAI FEIND in a video game let alone a LOCALIZED ONE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE! That itself is GROUND BREAKING!

Just like the time you discovered in castlevania symphony of the night how the castle flips upside down GROUND BREAKING! When poison from final fight is different genders depending on region GROUND BREAKING!

HAS THE CENSORY FINALLY BEEN BUSTED?

GAL GUN IS A HERO! :bow:

You all see this right? @MsMidnight @Crystal the Glaceon @Temptress Cerise :OTell me you see this, anyone!
The game was released in Japan in August 2015 :)

Also, according to Kotaku, PQube managed to localize the game quite easily and they're even bringing another game, Valkyrie Drive, which has girls turning each other into weapons.
 
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The game was released in Japan in August 2015 :)

Also, according to Kotaku, PQube managed to localize the game quite easily and they're even bringing another game, Valkyrie Drive, which has girls turning each other into weapons.
Oops, i must have mis read the year, it looked like "August 5 2016" Guess i had trouble alining the text. :P

What you described sound like soul eater some how. :creep:

Either way, nice review, let me know if ps4 has any framerate issues when you get the chance. :)
 
Oops, i must have mis read the year, it looked like "August 5 2016" Guess i had trouble alining the text. :P

What you described sound like soul eater some how. :creep:

Either way, nice review, let me know if ps4 has any framerate issues when you get the chance. :)
Don't think that there are any issues with frame rates on the PS4... A quick look on other reviews confirmed this!
 
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I heard of this game a while ago, it's developed by one of the companies that developed Mighty No 9.
 
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Too bad this won't revive interest in the Vita. This looks like a good waste of time, though personally I'd rather play it on PC.
 
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Do you think this is a good game for my 6 year old son? We are a very conservative family.
 
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i just want to see if it follows the same anime logic im used to watching

I have a lot of guy firends so im ok with this... i know a couple of girls who would play this just for fun....
 
i just want to see if it follows the same anime logic im used to watching

I have a lot of guy firends so im ok with this... i know a couple of girls who would play this just for fun....
Is probably anime logic... Maybe more of hentai... depends on the person i guess? There is a plant so... instant tentacle like bondage, and a awkard spanking scene, and dominance scene.... Is pretty much FAN SERVICE the game. I still dunno if it is compared to dead or alive extreme 3 standards. More like Senran Kagura maybe. :P
 
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Got this game on Steam over the weekend. It's simple but really starts to feel like an arcade shooter when you add a gyroscopic mouse into the mix.
 
Just wait for the switch game. :creep:

Motion control aim with joy con? Or motion control the whole system in portable mode? :P

I was considering getting the second game for PC but I might end up getting this on Switch to support more games like this coming to Nintendo's console. I already have Senran Kagura on my Switch ;)
 
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Product Information:
  • Release Date (NA): August 2, 2016
  • Release Date (EU): July 22, 2016
  • Release Date (JP): August 6, 2015
  • Publisher: PQube
  • Developer: Inti Creates
  • Genres: Rail Shooter
  • Also For: PlayStation 4
Game Features:
Single player
Local Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Co-operative

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