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Basics
"GUN" was released in November 2005 and was developed by Neversoft, the company responsible for the "Tony Hawk" series of video games and published by Activision. The game features open-world gameplay, meaning the player is not constricted by traditional linear "levels;" instead, there is one enormous world, with various locations offering various missions that progress the story. It is a first-person shooter in the tradition of the Nintendo64 classic "GoldenEye 007" and allows players to use revolvers, rifles, shotguns and various explosives. Players can get around the huge open world and explore the various towns either by walking or riding an in-game horse.
Characters and Voices
Some of the game's characters feature renowned voice actors. Colton White, the game's protagonist, is voiced by Thomas Jane, known for his films "The Punisher" and "Deep Blue Sea." Kris Kristofferson, who plays Whistler in the "Blade" films, voices Ned White, Colton's adoptive father. Ron Perlman, the actor who plays "Hellboy" in those films, voices the eccentric Mayor Brown. Other voice actors include Dave Wittenberg, Tom Skerritt and Brad Dourif.
Controversy
The Association for American Indian development started a petition against "GUN," demanding a recall due to the game's portrayal of the Apache people, which it described as offensive and degrading. Activision apologized for the depiction, but did not recall the game, stating that "'GUN' was designed to reflect the harshness of life on the American frontier at that time. It was not Activision's intention to offend any race or ethnic group with 'GUN,' and we apologize to any who might have been offended by the game's depiction of historical events which have been conveyed not only through video games but through films, television programming, books and other media."
Also on GameCube: TimeSplitters 2
Though not a true western-themed game, the video game "TimeSplitters 2" features a brief wild west level. In the game, players travel through time to various periods, with the 1930s, the Wild West era, and the 1940s among them.