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Genre: Shooter
System(s): PC
ESRB: Unknown
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GunZ The Duel, also known simply as GunZ, is a Multiplayer Online Shooting/Role Playing Game (MOSRPG) created by Korean-based MAIET Entertainment. GunZ is currently free and in beta stages, and it will remain free for everyone to play. GunZ is played from a 3rd-Person view, with no clear way of changing this announced. Though the International Edition is in beta stages, the Korean version has long since been more complete with much more to the game.
The game's most recognizable characteristic is the ability to perform gravity defying Matrix-esque stunts while in play that allow you to fight your opponents in a myriad of ways. However, to gain points you must defeat your fellow players, taking them on in a multitude of different game styles featuring different ranged and melee weapons.
By gaining XP, you also acquire bounty, which is the currency used in the GunZ world. The unit value given for one kill is 1.2 times the level of the person you killed, with a maximum gain of double the amount someone would get for killing you. With bounty, you are given entertaining RPG style shops at which to buy new clothes, weapons and acessories. These include weapons such as dual firearms, long swords, kodachi, and grenades. You can also purchase health packs.
As in other role-playing games, with enough XP, you can also level up. This enables you to wield better weapons and wear better armour. The amount of money (bounty) and XP you get depends on the level of your enemy you defeated. However, suiciding results in negative XP after level five. With enough negative XP, you can delevel, though you do not lose bounty.
In the early stages of its International Version life, Gunz had problems coping with the mass influx of users. The Beta still has issues coping with the high number of users and servers are still difficult to access.
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