El Hijo - A Wild West Tale

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Indie Game Website
    Dec 7, 2020
    90
    The story begins as simple as a tale of revenge can be. After their house is burned, the mom leaves the kid in the care of some priests in a monastery nearby and goes alone to the bandits’ lair, finding a lot of dynamite and blowing it up. But it’s after the kid sets on his journey to reunite with the mom when the plot thickens. A really dark story full of sinister folks, shootouts, and child slavery unfolds as the kid’s story does, and it’s within that violent conspiracy where El Hijo operates, harmlessly trying to save the person that he loves the most.
  2. GameSpace
    Dec 23, 2020
    85
    El Hijo is just downright fun to play. It doesn't take a tremendous amount of thought to get through levels and the game is forgiving when you do get "caught". The inspiring of in-game children is a great motivational system that will entice you to replay levels to get 100% completion!
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    80
    Although a simpler, but very fun hybrid puzzle and stealth game, which caresses the soul with visuals and constantly surprises with new elements. [Issue#309]
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  5. Ragequit.gr
    Dec 9, 2020
    80
    El Hijo is a simple yet entertaining game. Using basic mechanics and an intriguing art style, it manages to successfully deliver a charming stealth adventure, despite its few flaws.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Dec 9, 2020
    80
    So, what do you reckon, parder? Will you help El Hijo find his mother and free the children from the bad guys? He may be small, but he’s mighty, and with your help, he can be reunited with his family and ride off into the sunset. If a stealth puzzle game that goes from sweet to sinister super fast sounds like something you’d saddle up for, be sure to check out El Hijo: A Wild West Tale on Steam or Stadia today. Adios, amigos!

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Johaenna28
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Love the art style and casual gameplay. It's probably not for hardcore gamers, it still gets challenging occasionally. Took me about 6 hoursLove the art style and casual gameplay. It's probably not for hardcore gamers, it still gets challenging occasionally. Took me about 6 hours to complete without unlocking all side quests… Full Review »
  2. sailorymond
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    graphic is really good, also puzzles are really well made. .....I recommend it to everyone!
  3. sjobs
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    definitely worth picking up if you love puzzle style games. The non-violent stealthing is casual and fun and the art style is pretty well done
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