My first thought when playing this game was "Alright! It looks like Duke Nukem!". GateWorld has undoubtedly been largely influenced by the original sidescrolling Duke Nukem games, which is not a bad thing. GateWorld's graphics, sounds and overall gameplay have the feel of an early Apogee game. Unfortunately this game is not as polished as Apogee's offerings, as there are some gameplay quirks (limited ammo, camera that doesn't show far enough ahead) that limit the fun a bit. Still an enjoyable game in the platform genre.
5/23/2024