GUN

You haven’t read this review before, but it might actually seem like you have. Gun on Xbox 360 is still a great game – it’s just a great original Xbox game. Aside from a slight beauty boost that comes from playing in high-def, this “next-gen” version offers no discernible upgrades or improvements – beyond the extra $10 in the price tag, that is.

The only reason to buy this version is if an Xbox 360 is the lone gaming hardware in your house. If that’s you, pay no heed to the current-gen graphics and dive into this fantastic Wild West shootout. The story of a hunter on the trail of his father’s murderer is as compelling as any quality Western movie, and the gunfights are sweetly tuned for maximum excitement. Along with using a nifty bullet time move, you can blaze away from horseback, taking on testy Apaches or bandits after your pony-express delivery, and much more. Peppered throughout the well-paced progression of the story are enjoyable side missions that range from ranching and hunting to poker and playing sheriff.

But if your original Xbox is still hooked up, save yourself $10 and some dashed expectations, and play it on that console. It’s a crying shame that Gun for 360 didn’t get the next-gen love it deserves.