Weird West

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Slant Magazine
    Mar 31, 2022
    40
    Playing Weird West, it’s hard to shake how much more gracefully other games of this type avoid similar pitfalls.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Apr 11, 2022
    Raphael Colantonio's trademark is clear: it is a systemic game where freedom and interaction between elements is the order of the day. But I think Weird West is not without its problems.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best PS4 Game of 2022
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#11 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2022

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. Jt0429
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    Good-
    A very fascinating setting. The storytelling is engaging and well written. There is an extreme emphasis on player's choice and it adds    Good-
    A very fascinating setting. The storytelling is engaging and well written. There is an extreme emphasis on player's choice and it adds to the replay value. The game reacts to literally everything you do and it is impressive how well an indie studio pulled that off. The combat and stealth is enjoyable and fair. The progression feels solid and works well enough

    Bad-
    The game has come pretty bad control issues and bad camera problems. The side content is repetitive.

    Thoughts-
    These issues, however, are all easy to ignore, because there’s so much more to love in Weird West. There aren’t a lot of games out there that are this committed to letting the player do as they please, but Weird West never says no to you. It lets you lose in its dense, meticulously crafted sandbox of emergent mechanics, and reacts to every single thing you do, crafting an experience that feels entirely of your own making. That’s what makes immersive sims so special, and even in that group, Weird West feels like a landmark achievement.    … Full Review »
  2. TianLong1
    Aug 22, 2023
    7
    The game is fun overall, i like all the RPG aspect, the dialogue and character development, you can make some interesting choices so you feelThe game is fun overall, i like all the RPG aspect, the dialogue and character development, you can make some interesting choices so you feel more immersed in the world. But the story didnt really make it for me, since it was divided into 5 parts with different points of view which is kinda original, it kinda prevented me from really feeling attached to one character since I kept switching from one to another.… Full Review »
  3. dudukin
    Aug 21, 2023
    4
    Such a disappointment. I was looking forward to this a lot, especially because of Colantonio. Terrible AI, dreadful loading times (PS5),Such a disappointment. I was looking forward to this a lot, especially because of Colantonio. Terrible AI, dreadful loading times (PS5), disastrous Stealth, everything takes forever...I just have to stop playing. I'm gutted honestly… Full Review »
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