Armored Hunter Gunhound EX
A doujin mecha action game ported from PSP to Windows.
Originally released in Japan in 2013, it began as a doujin game and was later ported to Windows in 2014 for release outside Japan.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Dracue
- Platforms
- PlayStation Portable; Windows
- Publisher
- Playism
- Released
- PSP: January 31, 2013; Windows: May 1, 2014
- Genre
- Mecha
- Director
- Hiroki Tomino, Hiroyuki Maruyama
- Writer
- Zero Kisaragi
- Programmer
- Hiroshi Iso
Facts from the source article.
Development
The game originated as a Japanese doujin (independent) title. Norihiro Furukawa contributed arrangements for the main theme. A limited edition of the PSP release included the soundtrack PERFECT SOUNDTRACK Kisou Ryouhei Gunhound EX as a bonus. The original source code was made open source, and the game was removed from Steam and Playism stores on October 18, 2018 due to the suspension of Dracue software.
Reception
The PSP version was well received, with several reviewers comparing it to Assault Suit Valken. The EX version for PC also received positive reviews; USGamer awarded it 4/5, and Polish magazine CD-Action gave it 7.5/10. Critics noted that the game's ideas were not fully implemented and expressed hope that a sequel could expand on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is Armored Hunter Gunhound EX available on?
Armored Hunter Gunhound EX was released for PlayStation Portable and Windows.
Who directed Armored Hunter Gunhound EX?
Armored Hunter Gunhound EX was directed by Hiroki Tomino and Hiroyuki Maruyama.
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