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Gun vs Mad Dog McCree

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Gun
GunRide into the brutal lawless West in an epic 1880 adventure.
Mad Dog McCree
Mad Dog McCreeLive-action western shooter where you duel outlaws to rescue the mayor’s daughter
Overview
Description

Set in the harsh frontier of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico, Gun follows Colton White as he hunts along the Missouri River, survives a grizzly attack, and boards a riverboat that is ambushed by a murderous preacher. The betrayal of his father and a quest for revenge propel him across Dodge City in a story of survival and self‑discovery.\nThe game blends realistic western combat with stealth tactics, offering both single‑player narrative and split‑screen co‑op modes, letting players experience the gritty reality of the Old West through gunfights, duels, and strategic takedowns.

Mad Dog McCree brings the Old West to life with full-motion video and interactive shooting. Players face off against a saloon full of outlaws, a bank robbery, and the titular Mad Dog himself in a single-player adventure. The game’s cinematic scenes and quick‑draw mechanics deliver an arcade‑style experience on modern platforms.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of western action‑adventure games
Retro FMV shooter fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2005-11-05
1990-12-31
Specifications
developer
Neversoft Entertainment
Engine Software, American Laser Games, Digital Leisure Inc.
publisher
Activision
Majesco Entertainment, Tec Toy, American Laser Games, Inc, Digital Leisure Inc., SelectSoft Publishing, Media-Service 2000, 1C Company, Crystal Dynamics, Philips Interactive Media, IBM
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
Single player
critic score
73/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich western storyline with strong characters
  • Split‑screen co‑op adds shared gameplay
  • Varied stealth and gunfight options
  • Authentic period weapons and settings
  • Authentic live‑action video
  • Simple, intuitive controls
  • Varied western scenarios
  • High replay value for score chasing
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Occasional AI glitches during combat
  • Limited replayability after main story
  • Limited to single‑player
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Requires precise aiming which can be frustrating
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The Verdict

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Gun offers an open‑world western adventure with split‑screen co‑op, while Mad Dog McCree is a single‑player FMV shooter focused on quick‑draw scoring.

Key differences

  • •Gun includes a large open world with story missions and stealth; Mad Dog McCree is level‑based FMV shooting.
  • •Gun supports split‑screen co‑op; Mad Dog McCree is single‑player only.
  • •Gun’s replay value is limited after the main story; Mad Dog McCree encourages replay for higher scores.
  • •Mad Dog McCree runs on modern consoles, PC and mobile; platform details for Gun are not specified.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Gun provides open‑world exploration, stealth and story missions; Mad Dog McCree is limited to scripted shooting scenes.

Gun

Platform availability

Mad Dog McCree explicitly supports modern consoles, PC and mobile; Gun's supported platforms are not listed.

Mad Dog McCree

Price & value

Both games cost $19.99 one‑time.

Tie

Multiplayer / co‑op

Gun offers split‑screen co‑op; Mad Dog McCree is single‑player only.

Gun

Content & replayability

Mad Dog McCree’s scoring system drives replay; Gun has limited replay after the main story.

Mad Dog McCree

Difficulty & accessibility

Both have drawbacks: Gun has AI glitches; Mad Dog McCree requires precise aiming that can be frustrating.

Tie

Graphics & performance

Both are described as having outdated graphics by modern standards.

Tie

Choose Gun if…

Players who want a story‑driven western adventure with co‑op play.

Choose Mad Dog McCree if…

Players who prefer quick, score‑focused FMV shooting and broad device support.

Common questions

Do either of these games support online multiplayer?

No. Gun offers split‑screen co‑op only; Mad Dog McCree is single‑player.

Which game offers more content after finishing the main story?

Gun has limited replayability after the main story, while Mad Dog McCree encourages replay for higher scores.

Are both games priced the same?

Yes. Both are priced at $19.99 one‑time.