Please bring back killing the final boss by pressing a button in a cutscene...... game itself is mindless at its worst but average at its best, the presentation and cutscenes are where it shines but a lot of the moment to moment gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. It took me just under 90 minutes to beat so I can't be that upset.
As far as action games go, Gungrave isn't the best. It holds its arcade roots to heart as it presents a short shooting gallery every level that adds up to a short 3 hour long playthrough. Gameplay mechanics don't evolve or expand and the story is meandering and shallow. However, its style, length and energetic gameplay make it a fun guilty pleasure to revisit.