Shooter

Alekhine's Gun

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.2

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 9, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterStrategyTacticalAdventureAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

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About this game

Alekhine’s Gun takes you deep into the tense, complex heart of the mid-20th century Eastern Bloc conflict, where you’ll encounter double-crossing, treachery, and looming nuclear threats. Unravel the conspiracy. Uncover the truth. Save the world.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Open missions allow multiple approaches to stealth and assassinations.
Distinctive World War II and Cold War espionage setting.

Cons

Dated visuals, animation, and overall presentation.
Unreliable enemy AI is easy to exploit.
Frequent bugs, glitches, awkward animations, and technical problems.
Stealth detection, disguises, and enemy reactions behave unpredictably.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Shooter

Alekhine's Gun

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.2

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 9, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterStrategyTacticalAdventureAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 4 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Open missions allow multiple approaches to stealth and assassinations.
Distinctive World War II and Cold War espionage setting.

Cons

Dated visuals, animation, and overall presentation.
Unreliable enemy AI is easy to exploit.
Frequent bugs, glitches, awkward animations, and technical problems.
Stealth detection, disguises, and enemy reactions behave unpredictably.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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