This review is something different. Instead of doing a DVD or any other review, I'm going to do something I also never thought I'd be doing: an app. What makes this different from my other reviews? I'm heading into the world of apps all thanks to my Android tablet. I'm usually unfamiliar with apps due to the fact that I've only had my tablet for about three months. For the record, THIS IS NOT A VIDEO GAME! THIS APP IS NOT MEANT TO BE USED IN PUBLIC! IF YOU PLAN ON USING THIS APP IN PUBLIC, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM THAT S.W.A.T. GETS A CALL REGARDING A SHOOTING! USE THIS APP AT HOME! With that said, let's get down to the review. iGun Pro is developed by Crimson Moon and released on iPod and Android devices in July of 2012. Graphics-When it comes to graphics, there isn't much to talk about. It's just a firearm of your choosing on a black background (good choice in my opinion). The guns themselves look like their real life counterpart (there are a few odd looking guns in this app) and you can modify the skins to the pattern (if someone can find out if this is illegal (recoloring your firearm) let me know) of your choosing. There are over 20 patterns for each gun (the classic weapons only have a few) and each one also look like their real life camouflage patterns.Whe Sound-Each gun does have their own distinct sound, but you'll be hearing this across several firearms, and whether each gun actually sounds like their app counterpart is debatable (in my opinion, not very likely). "Gameplay"-I put this in quotes because (in case you didn't see it the first time) this is NOT a video game. It is an interactive encyclopedia of firearms. Besides, all you really do is tap (or hold down) the screen and watch the gun of your choosing fire off a round (or the entire magazine). Just hit the reload button to get a fresh magazine (or insert shells) into the chamber, lock the round into the chamber, and fire away. Keep in mind that the first time you use a firearm, there's one extra round in the chamber, and when you reload, the total shots goes to magazine default (i.e if the gun you chose has a seven round magazine firearm, there's actually eight total as one is already in the chamber). There are options to tinker around with, including the option of infinite ammo, horizontal and rotation recoil, shell speed and so on. You can also change the rate of fire (not all guns have this option) from single shot to burst to full auto. Some shotguns have either single shot to pump action (applies to specific shotguns). The real icing on the cake is being able to look up where each gun was made, and a more detailed history section (thanks to Wikipedia). Content-When you first download the app, you get about 20 guns to interact with, and if you want more, you'll have to buy coins and purchase the gun of your choice with coins. To me, I find that extremely pointless. Why not just use the Google dollars (or iTunes dollars) and buy the guns that way? Ironically, each gun isn't that expensive so I guess it balances out. I also find it senseless for people to download specific apps in order to get coins (you'll also get 10 coins each time (once a day) you use iGun Pro). Each Saturday also brings out a new firearm to purchase (unless you bought the All Guns unlocked deal, which I did and I get each gun for free). As of now, there are over 250 guns and more on the way. Overall-If you're the gun enthusiast or someone who wants to know more about firearms, then I'd recommend this app. If you're the Call of Duty or Battlefield gamer, I wouldn't recommend this app because playing either of these games does NOT make you a gun expert. I have actually used real firearms before and I have always had an interest in them (not to mention I've actually taken a firearms safety course). On a scale of 1 to 5, I give this a 4 out of 5. The only thing that remains is to squash a few present bugs and this app is good to go.
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AuthorI am a videographer, producer and director. I have a YouTube and Twitch channel. I also have a graduate with a degree in Graphic Design from UWEC. Archives
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