Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition on PC is a first-person action shooter built around creative kills rather than ordinary run-and-gun combat. The current Steam storefront still uses the Full Clip Edition name, presenting it as the remastered and expanded version of the original Bulletstorm rather than a separate live-service product. You play Grayson Hunt, an exiled Dead Echo soldier stranded on Stygia and forced to fight through mutated enemies while pursuing revenge.

Developed by People Can Fly and published on Steam by Gearbox Publishing and 2K, Full Clip Edition combines a linear single-player campaign with score-attack challenges and online cooperative survival. Its identity comes from the way movement, weapons, environmental hazards, and enemy placement combine into one deliberate Skillshot system.

Combat built around creative kills

Bulletstorm uses a traditional first-person perspective, but its combat is closer to an arcade scoring game than a conventional military shooter. Killing an enemy is only the starting point. The game rewards you for deciding how that enemy dies, then turning each encounter into a short tactical puzzle.

Grayson carries a futuristic leash that can pull enemies toward him, fling them into the air, or redirect them into environmental dangers. A well-timed kick launches targets across the arena, while sliding and explosive force create additional opportunities. Barbed wire, cacti, drops, fire, spinning machinery, and other hazards become part of the weapon set.

The result is a combat loop based on positioning and improvisation. You may suspend an enemy with the leash, kick another into the airborne target, then finish both with a charged weapon shot. Successful combinations generate more points and earn credits that can be spent through Dropkits on ammunition, upgrades, and weapon improvements.

Bulletstorm is at its best when you stop treating enemies as isolated targets. Groups are arranged so that one kill can create an opening for the next, and the most valuable Skillshots often require a mixture of gunfire, melee attacks, leash control, and environmental awareness.

Weapons, upgrades, and encounter design

The arsenal is deliberately eccentric. Alongside conventional firearms, Grayson can use weapons such as the Flailgun, which wraps enemies in explosive charges, and the ถ? no.

The arsenal is deliberately eccentric. Alongside conventional firearms, Grayson can use weapons such as the Flailgun, which wraps enemies in explosive charges, and the Bouncer, which launches explosive cannonballs that can be redirected through the arena. The Penetrator fires a drill-tipped projectile, while the Head Hunter allows controlled shots that can be guided toward specific targets.

Each weapon has a charged function that changes how it interacts with enemies. These alternate shots are not simple damage upgrades; they create new routes to high-value Skillshots and make weapon selection matter during crowded encounters.

Progression is tied to performance. Credits from creative kills unlock weapon upgrades and ammunition access, while completing Skillshot challenges expands the list of techniques available to chase. This gives the campaign a steady mastery loop without turning Bulletstorm into a loot-driven shooter.

The campaign remains mostly linear, with set-piece arenas, scripted events, and tightly directed combat sequences. Players looking for open-world exploration or a deep character-build system should set expectations accordingly. The appeal is concentrated in the precision and variety of each firefight.

What Full Clip Edition includes

Full Clip Edition packages the original campaign with existing add-on content and new material created for this edition. The central story follows Grayson Hunt, Ishi Sato, and the remnants of Dead Echo as they attempt to survive Stygia and confront General Sarrano.

One major addition is Overkill Mode, a campaign option that provides access to the full weapon set and Skillshot potential from the beginning after the required unlock conditions are met. It is aimed at returning players who want to replay encounters with a wider tactical toolkit.

The edition also includes the Duke Nukem Tour content, allowing the campaign to be played with Duke Nukem and featuring alternate voice work. This changes the presentation and dialogue flavor, but it does not transform the campaign into a new storyline or a separate set of levels.

Outside the story, Full Clip Edition contains Echoes, a score-driven mode built from campaign locations. The package offers 30 competitive score-challenge maps and leaderboard-focused play for players who want to optimize routes, improve kill chains, and compete for higher totals.

There is also Anarchy Mode, an online cooperative mode for up to four players across 12 maps. It is not campaign co-op. Teams fight through enemy waves while meeting score thresholds, and later rounds encourage coordinated team Skillshots rather than simple enemy clearing.

Who should play it

Bulletstorm suits PC players who enjoy arcade-style FPS combat, exaggerated weapons, short tactical encounters, and systems that reward experimentation. It is especially appealing if you prefer replaying a familiar arena to discover a cleaner route, a better weapon sequence, or a more valuable Skillshot chain.

The game also works for players who miss tightly paced, linear shooters with a strong mechanical identity. Its campaign constantly introduces new hazards, weapons, and enemy situations, keeping the focus on combat rather than inventory management or lengthy optional activities.

Players who want a serious military tone may find the presentation abrasive. The humor is crude, the dialogue is intentionally loud, and the violence is highly stylized. The story provides context for the action, but the Skillshot system is the real reason to stay.

It is also a poor fit for anyone expecting full campaign cooperation, competitive player-versus-player multiplayer, or a modern service-game ecosystem. Cooperative play is limited to Anarchy, while Echoes is built around solo score chasing.

PC features and storefront details

The Steam version includes full controller support, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, and Remote Play on TV. Keyboard-and-mouse play is also available, giving PC players the input choice expected from a first-person shooter.

The game is distributed through Steam and includes a third-party EULA. Steam features such as achievements, cloud synchronization, and online multiplayer depend on the platform ecosystem and account access. No separate anti-cheat system is prominently listed on the current storefront information, so it is best described through its cooperative and leaderboard features rather than competitive anti-cheat support.

Steam lists interface, subtitles, and full audio in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish from Spain. Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian are listed with interface and subtitle support, but not full audio.

For players using handheld PC hardware, SteamDB records the game as playable on SteamOS with default controller access, while noting that external Bluetooth or USB controllers may require manual selection. That is a platform compatibility detail rather than a special game mode.

Similar PC shooters

Bulletstorm's closest relatives are fast, irreverent shooters that emphasize enemy waves and weapon experimentation. Players who enjoy old-school horde-clearing FPS action like Serious Sam HD will recognize the emphasis on aggressive movement and large enemy groups, although Bulletstorm replaces pure firepower with leash tricks and environmental Skillshots.

Its cooperative side also has more in common with score-oriented survival shooters than with a shared story campaign. For another PC option built around explosive first-person combat and cooperative chaos, large-scale co-op FPS battles such as Serious Sam 4 provide a useful comparison, while Bulletstorm remains more focused on chaining stylish kills.

Players interested in a more compact, high-pressure arcade shooter may also appreciate standalone action FPS campaigns like Serious Sam Siberian Mayhem. The mechanical overlap is strongest in direct combat, not in story structure or progression.

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition FAQ

What is the current PC name of Bulletstorm?

The current Steam listing is titled Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition. It is the remastered and expanded PC edition of the original Bulletstorm, with additional modes, existing add-on content, and Full Clip-exclusive material.

Does Full Clip Edition include the complete campaign?

Yes. The full single-player campaign is included, following Grayson Hunt and his crew across Stygia. Overkill Mode adds a replay-focused campaign option with broader access to weapons and Skillshots after unlocking it.

Does Bulletstorm have campaign co-op?

No. The campaign is single-player only. Multiplayer co-op is available through Anarchy Mode, where up to four players work together across wave-based maps and must reach score targets.

What is Echoes Mode?

Echoes is a score-challenge mode that uses selected campaign locations. It is designed for leaderboard competition, route optimization, and repeated attempts to improve Skillshot totals rather than for story progression.

Can you play as Duke Nukem?

Yes. The included Duke Nukem Tour content lets players experience the campaign with Duke Nukem as the playable character and alternate voice presentation. It does not add a separate campaign storyline.

Which languages have full voice audio on PC?

Steam lists full audio in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish from Spain. Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian have interface and subtitle support listed without full audio.