NRA Gun Club, The Video Game
Apparently, this was originally showcased back at E3, but an announcement just went out that Crave has grabbed the NRA license for a National Rifle Association-themed PS2 game named 'NRA Gun Club'.
According to the really darn exciting description: "This target shooter allows gamers to enter the shooting range, steady their nerves, and take aim at the bull's-eye and score in a wide variety of competitive environments." Yep, no people, no hijackers, no aliens - just responsible marksmanship, as befits the NRA's levelheaded executive. Or something.
GameSpy has a mini preview, for the intrigued, and WorthPlaying has some more screens.
We'll end with a gorgeously downplayed quote from Mike Marcellin, Managing Director of the National Rifle Association: "In keeping with the NRA mission, this game tests marksmanship in a sporting environment and emphasizes responsible use of firearms. This is a fun and exciting game, challenging all ages and all levels of firearms proficiency." Apparently no Charlton Heston cameo, mind you.
Comments
I actually think it's a good thing to have shooters where the object isn't to kill or mame people. Of course due to the licence it may still get negative press.
Plus how many of us miss simple games like duck hunt? I know I do.
Posted by: d | September 8, 2006 6:37 PM
This was easily the worst game I played at E3. Terrible controls, PSX graphics, and buggier than Ant Bully.
Posted by: Aaron | September 10, 2006 6:15 PM
I honestly fail to see the point. If I want to go out and use firearms in a safe and responsible fashion then I'm going to go to the range and do so. Faking responsible gun use really isn't much fun. As is almost always the case games are best at wish fulfilment in this case exemplified by dangerous, unsafe usage of firearms.
Posted by: Belgand | September 18, 2006 10:51 PM