Evil West
Release Date: November 22, 2022
Action, TPP, fantasy, western, Polish, co-op, vampires, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Evil West is an action game developed by Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. The story is set in an alternative version of the Wild West, in which the world was taken over by vampires. The protagonist of the game is a cowboy belonging to an organisation fighting monsters.
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Videos and Screens
[0:55] Evil West trailer #5
[1:28] Evil West launch trailer
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 56% of Critics. There are 115 Critic Reviews.
TheGamer: 3 / 5 by Eric Switzer
Though it captures the heart of Darkwatch in its environments and atmosphere, it can’t make up for its lack of variety or its inability to scale difficulty in a satisfying way. The best throwback games borrow aesthetics, iconography, and mechanics from the past, and blend them with modern sensibilities. Evil West does the first part beautifully, but can’t quite pull things together for audiences today.
GamesRadar+: 3.5 / 5 by Mike Epstein
An entertaining remix of familiar action mechanics and narrative tropes, Evil West is a solid modern beat-em-up that puts combat first.
VG247: 3 / 5 by Sherif Saed
However you feel about Evil West, the $50/$60 asking price is too steep for what’s on offer: the nature of its level design, limited enemy variety, and forgettable story will get in the way of your enjoyment, even if you’re only there for the combat. As engaging as it is, that action just doesn’t make up for Evil West’s shortcomings elsewhere.
The main pros of the game
- Fun Combat System: Many users praised the combat mechanics, describing them as engaging and satisfying. The ability to switch between melee and ranged attacks, as well as utilizing various skills and combos, adds depth to the gameplay.
- Visuals and Cinematics: The game features good graphics and well-executed cinematic sequences, enhancing the overall experience.
- Co-op Experience: Players enjoyed the co-op mode, noting that it can be a blast to play with friends, despite some bugs.
- Unique Setting: The blend of Old West themes with vampire lore was appreciated, giving the game a distinctive flavor.
- Progression and Variety: Players found the progression system and the variety of enemy types to be enjoyable, keeping the gameplay interesting.
The main cons of the game
- Repetitive Gameplay: Many reviews pointed out that the gameplay can become monotonous, with similar enemy encounters and arena-style combat.
- Bugs and Technical Issues: Numerous users reported bugs, especially in co-op mode, leading to crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Artificial Difficulty: Some players felt that the difficulty spikes were unfair, especially in later levels, making combat frustrating rather than challenging.
- Linear Level Design: The game is described as linear, with little room for exploration, which some players found limiting.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Better Co-op Stability: Users expressed a desire for a more stable co-op experience, as many encountered significant bugs that affected gameplay.
- Enhanced Replayability: Some players noted a lack of replay value, suggesting that more varied mission designs or side quests would improve the experience.
- Improved Story and Character Development: The story and character arcs were often described as cliché or underdeveloped, indicating a need for deeper narrative elements.
- Combo System: Some users wished for a more robust combo system to add variety to combat and make it more engaging.
Summary
- Overall, Evil West is seen as a fun, albeit flawed, action game that delivers enjoyable combat and a unique setting, but it suffers from technical issues and repetitive gameplay.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 572 votes. 543 players anticipated the game.
Evil West Description
Evil West is an action game with RPG elements developed by Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. The release was handled by Focus Home Interactive.
Plot
Evil West is set in an alternative version of the Wild West, in which classical western motifs mix with supernatural phenomena and modern technology. All of America has been taken over by the vampire scourge. During the adventure, the player takes on the role of one of the members of an organization fighting monsters.
Mechanics
Evil West is about wandering the Wild West and fighting vampire hordes. To do this, the player uses firearms, a lightning-fueled gauntlet and various gadgets. In addition, new skills can be learnt over time that will facilitate your further adventure.
Game modes
Evil West lets you play alone and in two-person co-op mode.
Evil West Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Flying Wild Hog
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Evil West System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Radeon RX 460 or better, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-10505K 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 590 or better, Windows 10 64-bit
PlayStation 4
Uses: PS4 / PS4 Pro: 30 fps @ 1080p
Xbox One
Uses: XOne: 30 fps @ 1080p | XOne X: 30 fps @ 4K
PlayStation 5
Uses: PS5: 60 fps @ 1080p / 30 fps @ 4K
Xbox Series X/S
Uses: XSX: 60 fps @ 1080p / 30 fps @ 4K | XSS: 30 fps @ 1080p
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November 22, 2022
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Hubert Sledziewski
November 22, 2022
Evil West Divides Reviewers
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November 22, 2022
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October 31, 2022
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October 12, 2022
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August 17, 2022