Brute action at a bargain price: Over-the-top shooter now available on Steam for $4 instead of $40
In Bulletstorm, players step into the boots of former elite soldier Grayson Hunt. His quest for revenge takes him through the crumbling resorts and abandoned theme parks of the once-luxurious vacation planet Stygia. Along the way, he faces off against a wild mix of enemies – from deranged bandits and mutated suicide attackers to relentless combat robots – reminiscent of the chaotic style seen in Borderlands. At the core of the game is the unique Skillshot System, which encourages creative combat. Weapons can be combined with melee attacks, a grappling hook and the environment to deliver stylish kills. The more inventive the takedown, the more points you earn.
The heart of Bulletstorm lies in its single-player campaign, which runs for about seven to ten hours. While the game’s linear level design drew some criticism, it still offers plenty of variety. On his path of vengeance, Grayson Hunt blasts through ruined cities, dense jungles, abandoned labs and fiery volcanic zones. For those chasing high scores, Echo Mode lets players replay segments of the campaign, rewarding creative use of the Skillshot System. There’s also a co-op mode where up to four players can team up to take on waves of mutants across 12 arena-style maps. While the player base is relatively small, the mode can still be enjoyable with a group of friends.
Full Clip Edition brings technical improvements
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition launched in April 2017, nearly six years after the original game's debut. Developed by People Can Fly in partnership with publisher Gearbox, this updated version brings a host of technical upgrades, including sharper textures, 4K resolution and improved lighting. It also bundles all previously released DLCs, offering the complete experience in one package.
Action-packed combat in a short-lived campaign
The German gaming magazine GameStar reviewed Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition at launch and praised its creative combat system and action-packed gameplay. However, the review also noted some drawbacks, including a short campaign (around ten hours), linear level design and a mostly inactive co-op mode due to the low player count. Still, considering today’s heavily discounted price, those limitations seem far less significant. GameStar gave the game a solid score of 83 out of 100.
Since its release, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition has racked up nearly 7,000 user reviews on Steam, with 88% of them being positive. On Metacritic, the reception is a bit more mixed, with a Metascore of 76 and a User Score of 7.2.
90% discount on Steam
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition normally sells for around $40 on Steam, but until April 10 it's available for just $4 thanks to a 90% discount. According to SteamDB, the game was last offered at this price in mid-March, so while the deal is generous, it's not out of the ordinary.
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