Evil West

 PlayStation 5
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 164 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 37 out of 164
  3. Negative: 28 out of 164
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  1. RYOHZK
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Müthiş keyifli oyun grafik performans yerlerde sürünmese Sony kalitesini aratmıyor diyebilirdim grafik aranmaz performans aranmaz diyelim ve bu oyunu mutlaka oynayalım çünki bu oyun bi harika bir oyun oynarken keyif veriyorsa gerisi çokta önemli değil sonuçta elden ringde grafik çokmu iyi aması goty ayarında oyun oynayın oynattırın
  2. Markytos
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Frenetismo, combos, recortadas, revólveres, vísceras, hordas, jefes.. Un juego que se centra en ofrecer acción salvaje al más puro estilo arcade, si te va ese rollo..te va a encantar
  3. vevo00
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    É divertido e desafiador, variedade de armas e inimigos boa, tem alguns bugs e probleminhas, rodar em 1080p não é tão ruim como parece no modo performance, só se afastar um pouco da TV que fica bom , o jogo é sólido e não tem quedas de frame rate, nota 8.
  4. Karaboom
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    Extremely fun!
    But pricey that's for sure. Should have been at least 10$ cheaper.
  5. g7912
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Great game! Nice visuals, interesting sound design. Definitely my top game of the 2022.
  6. Sabrewulf1
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    If you want amazing graphics, and amazing voice acting and a movie go for god of war. If you want mediocre graphics but gameplay that hands down beats GOW, ie...you want an actual game, get this. It absolutely smashes GOW as a game.

    Play on evil difficulty, makes it awesome.
  7. jonmax11021981
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, excellent combat mechanics, excellent graffic. Surprise for 2022. For me, there is a good fight between GOW and Evil West for GOTY.
  8. Xedmed
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    This game is great. It can be summed up in one question. Do you want to punch vampires? This game lets you do it in droves. An intuitive combat system lends itself well to the chaos. The scenario is quite slick. Pretty much the epitome of a B-movie game. Will say this though it might get a bit repetitive after a while. Go get it now!
  9. Zubair
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Awesome gameplay reminiscent of PS3 action games that we really miss and need so much these days!
  10. Marlim
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    I really like this game. Dont understand why some low grades. Its a well action stylish made game. I hoje you like it too
  11. DAXTERSTARSRIBA
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    Bought this on a whim on sale for PS5, love it! made up with it. Tons of fun, excellent graphics, pretty cliched predictable story but personally found it huge fun nonetheless. It’s the kind of game that is just pure genuine fun. It absolutely packs tons of rewards and upgrades at a hasty rate as you play. My experience was completely glitch and bug free, a rarity these days seemingly, andBought this on a whim on sale for PS5, love it! made up with it. Tons of fun, excellent graphics, pretty cliched predictable story but personally found it huge fun nonetheless. It’s the kind of game that is just pure genuine fun. It absolutely packs tons of rewards and upgrades at a hasty rate as you play. My experience was completely glitch and bug free, a rarity these days seemingly, and it have no stupid microtransactions and stupid purchasables. Personally found the graphics very enjoyable and impressive many times. Combat is very satisfying and tons of fun. It’s linear but it’s like an old school original fun story game. Reminded me a lot of Bulletstorm, no nonsense pure fun and hilarity. Loved the theme too of Western with a vampires. Very creative, very fun. Highly recommended. Could play through multiple times too to collect all the secrets, collectibles and other goodies.… Expand
  12. scorp332211
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    While this may not be a true AAA game, it sure seems like it. Most of all- this game is fun! It’s filled with action, combat, shooting, puzzle solving. The story isn’t great, but this is an action game so that’s to be expected. The game definitely gets more difficult as you go. The enemies are pretty varied and it never got boring. Definitely worth the money & worth playing. I can easilyWhile this may not be a true AAA game, it sure seems like it. Most of all- this game is fun! It’s filled with action, combat, shooting, puzzle solving. The story isn’t great, but this is an action game so that’s to be expected. The game definitely gets more difficult as you go. The enemies are pretty varied and it never got boring. Definitely worth the money & worth playing. I can easily see playing it again in the future. 9/10, 4/5.… Expand
  13. triple_co
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    I really enjoyed this game and think it deserves a higher score. Are there flaws? Absolutely. There are some visual hiccups here and there, the enemy variety gets a bit stale toward the end, and it's a little bloated for a few missions around the midway mark.

    But, man, it was nice to jump into a straight-forward, old-school, dumb and fun shooter that doesn't feel weighed down by the    I really enjoyed this game and think it deserves a higher score. Are there flaws? Absolutely. There are some visual hiccups here and there, the enemy variety gets a bit stale toward the end, and it's a little bloated for a few missions around the midway mark.

    But, man, it was nice to jump into a straight-forward, old-school, dumb and fun shooter that doesn't feel weighed down by the typical tropes of modern big-budget titles. The tone is silly and the gameplay is simple, but it's enjoyable as all hell. I think if you're a fan of 360 and PS2/3 era titles and want something linear and clean cut, with enjoyable combat, you'l probably really enjoy this.    … Expand
  14. bersi84
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Evil West is a very refreshing game with very fun combat mechanics that mix very well. The fun level of combat reminded me of Bulletstorm, going all out splattering enemies all over the screen. I love the different sceneries and although the graphics lack in detail the overall presentation is very pretty. A downside is the limited mix of enemies and boss enemies that are getting recycledEvil West is a very refreshing game with very fun combat mechanics that mix very well. The fun level of combat reminded me of Bulletstorm, going all out splattering enemies all over the screen. I love the different sceneries and although the graphics lack in detail the overall presentation is very pretty. A downside is the limited mix of enemies and boss enemies that are getting recycled over and over again. With quite some cutscenes and a humorous storyline I got a bit attached with the characters which is unusual for a gory punch-shooter like Evil West.

    The performance mode runs well although the minor 1080p resolution is a bit disappointing. The sound design works well yet there are a few minor sound bugs and the voices are sometimes a bit out of balance.

    Overall my journey took me around 10-15hrs on regular difficulty. I enjoyed my playthrough and although I normally dont replay games this might go for new game plus to get all the skills and weapons fully unlocked. For the price tag and gory combat I do recommend this game. I felt paying the full price was worth but I would suggest probably to get it at least for a small discount because it lacks a little bit of polish here and there.    … Expand
  15. Sokop
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    I absolutely love this game. The art and level design, though linear, are masterfully done. The cinematics are movie quality and the characters are very enjoyable. The story is serviceable enough to keep it moving along but nothing outstanding. The combat is very tight and weighty. It feels so good to play. My only gripe with the combat is the guns reload way too slow and do very minimalI absolutely love this game. The art and level design, though linear, are masterfully done. The cinematics are movie quality and the characters are very enjoyable. The story is serviceable enough to keep it moving along but nothing outstanding. The combat is very tight and weighty. It feels so good to play. My only gripe with the combat is the guns reload way too slow and do very minimal damage. Melee seems to be where the bread and butter is. The only real downside to the whole experience is the resolution being 1080p. You get used to it but it would’ve been so much better with an increase. My hat goes off to all involved in this game because you clearly put a lot of love into this project and I for one appreciate it.… Expand
  16. RolandOG
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Loads of fun, and despite all the shortcomings I have not been able to put it down.The gameplay is very well tuned and picks the best from other action games like Doom and God of War. It’s well worth the pickup— just do not expect a graphical showcase. In “Quality” mode, it seems kind of low resolution, but the frame rate is very smooth and obviously much higher than 30fps. It’s UnrealLoads of fun, and despite all the shortcomings I have not been able to put it down.The gameplay is very well tuned and picks the best from other action games like Doom and God of War. It’s well worth the pickup— just do not expect a graphical showcase. In “Quality” mode, it seems kind of low resolution, but the frame rate is very smooth and obviously much higher than 30fps. It’s Unreal Engine 4, but without the significant improvements we’ve seen in other recent games using the engine. Anyway, the combat is extremely satisfying. This, to me, feels like an action game of the past (in a good way) but with features we always wished they had, like a generous skill tree and weapon customization. This could really be an AMAZING game if it had instead been built on UE5 and gotten a little more love. I feel bad for the developers because they’re getting negative reviews for the visuals alone, without much regard for all the thought and love put in.… Expand
  17. StepHD
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    PS5 - 9 Hours, Performance Mode recommended.

    A fun and challenging action game that takes inspiration from games like God of War and makes it it’s own in a crazy western chaos of a game.
  18. Tomicsavo
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    If someone has a desire to just mess killing, and slashing, this is a perfect game, not a typical AAA, but the fighting is great. It's strange that the characters don't gape, just in the cinematics.
  19. yangfanhong
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    A satisfying game with great action and diverse weapons, though the story is a little bit too short.
  20. Jt0429
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Fresh setting; Unique and awesome combat; Eye-candy visuals.
    Bad- Ho-hum story; Short campaign. Thoughts- Do I recommend Evil West? Well, at this point, I suspect you already know if this is your type of game or not. If you’re one of those gamers whose primary concern is the sheer amount of content per dollar, then maybe wait for a sale. That math doesn’t really work out in    Good-
    Fresh setting; Unique and awesome combat; Eye-candy visuals.

    Bad-
    Ho-hum story; Short campaign.

    Thoughts-
    Do I recommend Evil West? Well, at this point, I suspect you already know if this is your type of game or not. If you’re one of those gamers whose primary concern is the sheer amount of content per dollar, then maybe wait for a sale. That math doesn’t really work out in the game’s favor, and there’s not much replay value outside of a half-baked co-op mode that doesn’t let player 2 save their game, and a new game plus. Neither of which fundamentally change the game. But, if you are more concerned with just enjoying a solid action game that isn’t afraid to do it’s own thing in a few ways, and beats you over the head with the small handful of things it does well while respecting your time and wrapping up right about when it should, then Evil West is a great choice. Being pretty firmly from the latter camp myself, I’d say this is one of the better action games of the year. I wish it did a bit more with its characters and surprised me a little more with its plot and level design, but there’s no denying the uncanny ability of Flying Wild Hog to capitalize on and squeeze every last bit of possible fun out of just a few cool ideas, and that ability is certainly on display here.    … Expand
  21. Flavius91
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    Nice game. Kinda short, but the gameplay is funny. I recommend it if you are a darksiders fan.
  22. MoreBiscuits
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    A pure joy from start to finish. Never over staying it’s welcome, no filler, all thriller action. A love letter to games gone by. Gripping minute to minute combat that never got old. Satisfying and weighty and evolving over time enough to keep it feeing fresh during its 10-13 hour play though. Worth every penny in my opinion.
  23. PMG-Writer
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    The finished version "Evil West" became a really good game on it. Thus, the plot the action of the game just looks great and drive us through the pretty environments. The weapons and skills also make sense and perfectly round out the simple but complex action. If you like looking for an action-heavy shooter, you should definitely take a closer look at "Evil West".
  24. derekaryan
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    God of War , Doom , Devil May Cry , Order 1886 gameplay in Red Dead cowboy apparel and making me really want another Darkwatch. This game is a lot of fun
  25. Scorpionbrew
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    I found Evil West to be an amazing surprise of a game just wanting to be a video game. It brought back PS3/PS2 era gaming in a modern way. I found myself enjoying every second. Evil West did not hide its intentions with trying to be something it wasn't; it wanted the player to have fun, and I believe they achieved it.
    Pros:
    Linear missions: You never see a real linear game these days,    I found Evil West to be an amazing surprise of a game just wanting to be a video game. It brought back PS3/PS2 era gaming in a modern way. I found myself enjoying every second. Evil West did not hide its intentions with trying to be something it wasn't; it wanted the player to have fun, and I believe they achieved it.
    Pros:
    Linear missions: You never see a real linear game these days, it was quite refreshing.
    Combat: Combat was fast-paced and once you found what combo works, it made a fun gameplay loop.
    Story: If you are a fan of old games, you will appreciate the story. If PS2 was your time, it hits it.
    Replayable: the mission structures are not very long, so if you missed something or really enjoy it, you can just go back to that mission with no consequences.

    Cons:
    Cringy: some of the dialog is just cringy.
    Glitches: For someone trying to find everything, I had a few cases of items being glitched into the wall. Also, some bosses left the arena, to never return.    … Expand
  26. DJ_zakalec
    Mar 8, 2023
    9
    Bardzo miła i przyjemna strzelanka rodem z dooma , gears of war i god of war. ciekawa fabuła polecam każdemu
  27. Zer-type
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Excellent !! Le temps de maîtriser les fonctionnalités et go remettre cette ville en état .
    Excellent jeux
  28. yokasun
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Great game. Fine experiences. It is like God of War + the order 1886. It's action based with enough skills to make the game engaging. I like it better than most other games I played this year. Definitely don't judge the book by its cover.
  29. raybass
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Not much to say. Amazing game and definitely a MUST PLAY if you’re a FPS and Cyberpunk style fan. Great performance, amazing graphics and a surprisingly good story!
  30. Solus_
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    It felt like it's a game from 15 years ago. And I don't mean it in a bad way.
  31. markoul
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    I don't know about you but I am playing PC games for 30 yrs now and the amount of adrenaline rush and intensity I feel with EVW during combat I experienced only when I first played Quake back at the 90's. Combat is so diverse and rock solid that puts a smile on you face from enjoyment and pure pleasure whenever you come victorious out of the battle. Every perk, upgrade and level up feelsI don't know about you but I am playing PC games for 30 yrs now and the amount of adrenaline rush and intensity I feel with EVW during combat I experienced only when I first played Quake back at the 90's. Combat is so diverse and rock solid that puts a smile on you face from enjoyment and pure pleasure whenever you come victorious out of the battle. Every perk, upgrade and level up feels hard deserved and sanctifying. Its combat system is ingenious and novel and I dare to say that it puts the bar higher than other 3rd person games. It allows you to develop your own combat tactics each time suitable for any type of enemies combinations.

    The game is performance optimized despite its beautiful graphics and hefty dynamic effects and rock stable even for lower specs PC's when FSR is enabled. I hit easily 75 FPS stable with high settings and FSR ON with my GTX 1050Ti.

    Of course it has some annoyances during play like a few times gamepad button presses do not respond but remember most of the attacks you perform are charged related and cannot be preformed if not fully charged. The charged upgraded pistol will also fire in an slower rate when you energy is depleted. Also an advice, don't play with Vsynch ON since this seems to be related to button misses in heavy combat scenes. Sound and effects are satisfying especially during finishers. I encountered only one sound bug when a zapping noise from an electrical cable where played in a loop after I came out of combat but this lasted only until my next battle encounter. Also once game environment sounds carried inside a cutscene and speech volume was suppressed. But all these are forgettable minor annoyances.

    My verdict is that EVW is a novel game with pioneering combat mechanics the Poland developer Flying Wild Hog put a ton of work in this game and a remarkable achievement for a relative little known company.

    For me EVW is so far the best action packed game of the year 2022 and a solid 9 score.    … Expand
  32. ManuCls
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    Un excellent jeu, une très bonne surprise en cette fin d’année , un double A de qualité , certes avec quelques petites imperfections mais qui sont vite oubliables tant le jeu est sympa :) le bon compromis entre Devil May Cry, God of war (reboot 2018/2022) et red dead redemption :) je le conseil fortement !
  33. Starmansam
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Really excellent combat, lots of options that chain together in interesting ways. The game is largely a series of combat arenas strung together with cursory puzzles or a thin narrative and that's ok! It's a videogamey videogame that looks derivative of 360 action shooters, but feels fresh and dynamic. The systems that revolve around cooldowns rather than ammo are really interesting, asReally excellent combat, lots of options that chain together in interesting ways. The game is largely a series of combat arenas strung together with cursory puzzles or a thin narrative and that's ok! It's a videogamey videogame that looks derivative of 360 action shooters, but feels fresh and dynamic. The systems that revolve around cooldowns rather than ammo are really interesting, as they allow for resource management in combat to feel interesting and experimental, and prevent the player from relying on any single trick too often, and allowed for difficulty to the be tuned really well.… Expand
  34. ThanatosCreatio
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Definitely my favorite game reminds me heavily of new age gow, and dmc. Loved the combat and world design highly recommend but id wait for maybe a discount. Its a bit short but highly replayable in my opinion.
  35. pz15
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Finally a game that plays nice without any add-ons, DLC's and stuff. Thumbs up for that brave decision made by the developers.

    Graphics are good enough. Level design fits perfectly. Combat is a lot of fun. You can tell that the Story is not main focus but fits in just fine. Skill tree is fun to develop as well as the weapon upgrades. The Music also fits in good enough. Negative points    Finally a game that plays nice without any add-ons, DLC's and stuff. Thumbs up for that brave decision made by the developers.

    Graphics are good enough. Level design fits perfectly. Combat is a lot of fun. You can tell that the Story is not main focus but fits in just fine. Skill tree is fun to develop as well as the weapon upgrades. The Music also fits in good enough.
    Negative points are the little bugs here and there happening to your weapons, that occur mostly in combat, as well as frame rate drops during hectic scenes. 1080p and 60 fps surely do the job but 4k 60fps would have made the game a little more impressive.
    All in all a well done game. Just like games used to be on PS2. Love it! Please more of it!    … Expand
  36. EllyRandson07
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo Incrível e eletrizante Gameplay muito parecidos com as dos clássicos do PS2 mas com uma pegada de jogos de nova geração se vc gosta de batalhas intensas e muita ação contra monstros pode adquirir vale muito a pena.… Expand
  37. Soulnaster862
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Необычная механика и отличная оптимизация, графика на высоте
  38. Max-7
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Very funny, technical and colorful action, sadly one of the most underrated game of 2022
  39. Vredes_Byrd
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Great fun for a couple of evenings! Linear action game with solid combat and some nice humor in cutscenes.
    Doesn't shoot for stars at any aspect of it, and may be a tiny bit too short.
    Grab it on sale.
  40. FeoGamer
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Poca duración y una historia bastante simple pero muy divertido y frenetico de jugar
  41. WolfRaven19
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Got this game on sale for the PS5 from my nearest Game store and my god I totally have a cracking good time playing it. It was definitely worth the money for me and more fun on the PS5

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Games.cz
    Jan 19, 2023
    70
    A game from the generation before the last somehow found its way to us in the year 2022. The combat is great, the story is fun, the graphics are… dated. Perhaps you can stomach it for the few hours it takes to beat the game.
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  2. Atomix
    Jan 8, 2023
    88
    Evil West feels like an Xbox 360 or PS3 game in the best possible way. Great action, tight controls, interesting story and more, makes this game the best surprise of 2022.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 29, 2022
    70
    Evil West has no delusions of grandeur; it simply wants to give you a thumping good time, and on that front it fully delivers [Issue#380, p.120]
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