In the last GUN Showdown Feature trailer, I complained that the game didn't seemed to look more like a PS1 title than a PS2. In the newest feature trailer, I have to admit the game's character model do seem to look a bit better.

However, I just can't get over the fact developers Rebellion/Neversoft Entertainment seem to be putting too much focus on the character models and the surrounding infrastructure is getting the short end of the stick. The same low-res textures still seem to be present.

But if Showdown can capture the same great gameplay that was present in GUN, I'm sure publisher Activision will have a hit on its hands. Showdown is set to ship Oct. 10.

I calls 'em like I sees 'em, and I gotta say, graphically, Gun Showdown, looks less than impressive. Definitely looks more on the PS1 side of things. I'm not trying to be a skepticologist or anything, but while the video shows flashes of decent graphics, there are lots of muddy, low-res textures and blocky characters splattered throughout.

Fortunately, good graphics don't make a game, and the gameplay in Showdown looks pretty interesting. And I guess there's always time for Activision to tighten up the graphics just a bit. But if the game ends up boring you, you can always play the included Texas Hold 'Em (a popular card game for you city folk) mini-game!