West of Dead

 PC
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 41
  3. Negative: 12 out of 41

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  1. ApocalypseSound
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    I really tried to get into this game. The atmosphere, art and rogue like elements are right up my ally. The only problem is the gameplay. The aiming and melee portion of the game is broken. Your cursor is pointed right at the enemy and it shoots to the right. The melee system does not work at all. They used the same button as you use to shoot with. So you try to melee and all youI really tried to get into this game. The atmosphere, art and rogue like elements are right up my ally. The only problem is the gameplay. The aiming and melee portion of the game is broken. Your cursor is pointed right at the enemy and it shoots to the right. The melee system does not work at all. They used the same button as you use to shoot with. So you try to melee and all you here is your empty gun clicking. It really is a shame because if they would of put as much effort into the actual gameplay as they did the atmosphere, they would of had a game that rivals enter the gungeon. Hopefully they patch but until then this game will make you rage quit because of the cheap deaths.… Expand
  2. Rbox
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    The lack of decent aiming mechanics is on itself already enough to stop playing this game. And that is truly unfortunate, because I would really like to like this game. I find the visuals to be great. They are just like some comic books I read when younger. This game needs the following: a dedicated melee button, distinction between between taking new cover and just vaulting over the oneThe lack of decent aiming mechanics is on itself already enough to stop playing this game. And that is truly unfortunate, because I would really like to like this game. I find the visuals to be great. They are just like some comic books I read when younger. This game needs the following: a dedicated melee button, distinction between between taking new cover and just vaulting over the one you're at. Better registration when you want to ignite the lamps. But above all the aiming needs to be fixed. The twin stick mechanic that is used is implemeted just as it would be in a bullet hell action shooter. That does not work in this game. It needs a lock on and more forgiving aim. As it is now, the game does not give you the tools to defeat the baddies in a fluid manner.… Expand
  3. PdePerro
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    El juego tiene una gran ambientacion y atmosfera. Te sumerges en esos tiroteos y la mecánica de coberturas. Su principal problema es el gameplay: muchas veces se fija un objeto o unos tabiques de una puerta y da igual donde apuntes que va a disparar a esa direccion, a veces fallas tiros apuntando correctamente, los enemigos tienen una precisión de francotirador ruso sabiendo donde estasEl juego tiene una gran ambientacion y atmosfera. Te sumerges en esos tiroteos y la mecánica de coberturas. Su principal problema es el gameplay: muchas veces se fija un objeto o unos tabiques de una puerta y da igual donde apuntes que va a disparar a esa direccion, a veces fallas tiros apuntando correctamente, los enemigos tienen una precisión de francotirador ruso sabiendo donde estas cuando no deberían.
    El hecho de que el botón de ataque a distancia y cuerpo a cuerpo sea el mismo da problemas a veces quieres disparar y atacas a mele (haciendo un daño irrisorio) y otras veces te pasa lo contrario.
    El menú de la bruja esta rotisímo y no puedes ver las diferentes opciones en condiciones, con el mapa pasa lo mismo cuesta horrores moverse.
    Todo esto lo he experimentado con teclaod y ratón desconozco si esta igual de mal con mando.
    Buen juego pero necesitan pulir la jugabilidad ojala lo arreglen en futuras ediciones    … Expand
  4. GarbageGal
    May 13, 2021
    3
    This game was fun for a short time. Its gameplay is a little unpolished and that can cause problems getting in and out of cover, the shooting not being as accurate as it could be, and the myriad of bugs. There are so many bugs, the worst of which can entirely end your run. I had this happen probably a dozen times trying to 100% the achievements. It's a good idea, but the execution isThis game was fun for a short time. Its gameplay is a little unpolished and that can cause problems getting in and out of cover, the shooting not being as accurate as it could be, and the myriad of bugs. There are so many bugs, the worst of which can entirely end your run. I had this happen probably a dozen times trying to 100% the achievements. It's a good idea, but the execution is piss-poor and the bugs can render this game unplayable.… Expand

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 3, 2020
    75
    West of Dead does most things right as far as roguelites go. The random nature of almost every element of every run can cause some large difficulty spikes, but the overall difficulty evens out in the end. The premise works fine even if it means having to hear it countless times over multiple runs, and while the measured combat feels fresh for a Western, the zoomed-out camera angle doesn't help you appreciate it. Overall, West of Dead is a solid roguelike for those who aren't burned out on the genre yet.
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  2. JeuxActu
    Jul 20, 2020
    75
    West of dead is a nice twin stick shooter with a roguelite touch and a very nice atmosphere, enriched by the strong voice of Ron Perlman. On the other hand, the game still has numerous bugs, and a wacky camera.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 16, 2020
    60
    A game this difficult, with everything to lose from permadeath, should at the very least feel fair; without any balancing of enemies against your character's progress (something that Upstream Arcade has seemingly done none of) West of Dead does not. [Issue#348, p.100]
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