Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Hard West 2 WWW.HARDWESTGAME.COM Hard West 2 is a supernatural journey to the dark heart of the West. With a gun full of lead and a fistful of witchcraft, raise an outlaw posse and chase down the devil to take back what’s yours. Hard West 2 on Steam STORE.STEAMPOWERED.COM Hard West 2 is a supernatural journey to the dark heart of the West. With a gun full of lead and a fistful of witchcraft, raise an outlaw posse and chase down the devil to take back what’s yours. Hard West 2 resurrects the supernatural cowboy XCOM for another heist WWW.THESIXTHAXIS.COM The devil's in the details. Not to be confused with these other similarly themed titles: Weird West on Steam STORE.STEAMPOWERED.COM Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an immersive sim from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey. Evil West on Steam STORE.STEAMPOWERED.COM A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero. Blood West on Steam STORE.STEAMPOWERED.COM Blood West is an immersive stealth FPS horror set in a wicked Wild West. Brought back to life by strange native spirits, you will explore and scavenge, build up your arsenal and gain powerful perks, hunt your enemies quietly or meet them guns blazing. Take back the frontier, gunslinger! West of Dead on Steam STORE.STEAMPOWERED.COM Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 Hard West 2 blends strategy and style together seamlessly in a cowboy caper WWW.POLYGON.COM Witches, firefights, and devils — oh my! Quote One early battle I played takes place outside a church, and it quickly becomes a frantic scramble as one gunman flips up the lid of a coffin and uses it for cover while his comrades snipe from the windows. I had to teleport Flynn in and use dynamite and other special abilities to clear them out, and even then it was done by the skin of my teeth. These fights are punctuated by exploring the overworld, picking up side quests, meeting new people, and chasing down the devil behind it all. I can set up camp and have the posse members interact with each other, which is a nice way to decompress from all the oddities and hostilities out there on the frontier. The writing is awash with tropes, covered with a thick veneer of absolutely bizarre devil magic. The alt-history and the focus on devils and magic mean that the narrative skirts the more problematic cliches of the era. Developer Ice Code Games has succeeded at creating a Wild West that I keep coming back to, even though I fail again and again. The heroes have heart, the world is compelling, and the combat revels in giving the player the ability to mow down the opposition in a string of highly skilled and carefully executed attacks. If you’ve played an XCOM game or gave Wasteland 3 a spin, you’ll be right at home in Hard West 2. But those less familiar to the genre will find an unusually patient and polite take on turn-based tactics, despite the grit and occasional grimness of the setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Game Information Game Title: Hard West Platforms: PC (Aug 4, 2022) Developer: Ice Code Games Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 81 average - 83% recommended Critic Reviews Impulsegamer - 5 / 5 Quote Gin Carter and his posse chase down the devil himself using all the supernatural powers at their disposal to do so. But Why Tho? - 9 / 10 Quote For fans of turn-based strategy games, the paranormal, or even just Westerns, I have a hard time imagining a reason to not pick up Hard West II. Nearly everything that Hard West II attempts to do is accomplished very well. It offers fantastic and challenging combat, fun characters, an amazing setting, and some truly jaw-dropping moments. GamingBolt - 9 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 brings the original game's ideas to full fruition while sacrificing very little in doing so. Gaming Nexus - 8.8 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 offers a fun mix of text adventures and turn-based strategy battles, with just enough of each to keep things fresh. Awesome and unique mechanics are highlighted in a combat system that forces players outside of their "overwatch" comfort zones, allowing new tactics not seen before in games of this ilk. A bit of fiddly control work does little to tarnish the stellar gameplay. Highly recommended for fans of the genre. Everyeye.it - Italian - 8.5 / 10 Quote Quote not yet available God is a Geek - 8.5 / 10 Quote From believable characters to the gritty, high-detail art style that seethes with atmosphere and the top-notch sound design, everything feels authentic in Hard West 2. The Games Machine - Italian - 8.3 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 is a definite step forward in the right direction for the series. GameSpot - 8 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 is a hardy, accomplished turn-based tactics game with several flashes of genius. Saving Content - 4 / 5 Quote The exploration is great, characters and interactions feel special, and left to your own detective skills in some cases to track down the next lead or find a wanted criminal. It’s a game that’s mission-based, but is a cohesive and streamlined to be really enjoyable and kinetic. While it puts the “hard” in hard west, it is a wholly satisfying combat experience. Bravado is going to be a mechanic we see with a different name but used the same across future turn-based RPGs. while not totally new, just remember that Hard West 2 is out here reminding everyone how great it is. Ice Code Games nailed this, and Hard West 2 is a paramount purchase for anyone who enjoys the wild west, supernatural, or turn-based strategy games. TechRaptor - 8 / 10 Quote A supernatural western turn-based RPG with solid narrative, combat, and some technical bumps. Game Rant - 3.5 / 5 Quote Hard West 2 takes a fluid and action-focused approach to turn-based strategy that isn't as complex as its inspirations but is still plenty of fun. IGN - 7 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 has plenty of little annoyances, but it's a supernatural western tactics game with a lot of style and the substance to back it. Sirus Gaming - 7 / 10 Quote Overall, Hard West 2 has some interesting ideas but is ultimately held back in part because of a reliance on RNG mechanics that frustrates more than anything else. But a memorable cast of characters does save the game from being too one-dimensional… if you are willing to take the time to get to know your crewmates a little bit more. It’ll depend on your mileage but Hard West 2 does delivery where it counts, even if it has some additional luggage. TheSixthAxis - 7 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 comes with an enjoyably aggressive twist on XCOM-like turn-based combat, and with a fun way of upgrading your characters alongside, but it's wrapped up in world exploration and characterisation that just leaves me wanting to get back in the fight. There's a lot of fun to be had in Hard West 2, even if it's not blowing minds as a complete package. Dexerto - 6.5 / 10 Quote Although Hard West 2 delivers on some awesome visuals and sound design, its gameplay didn’t hook me and its characters never grew on me. For those looking to scratch the itch of a turn-based tactics game until a wave of games releases in the fall of 2022, then this could be right up your alley. Gamepur - 6.5 / 10 Quote Hard West 2 takes the familiar tactical strategy genre and gives it just enough twists to keep things interesting. It also boasts some great artwork and a better story than many of its genre compatriots. Unfortunately, several technical issues take off the shine of what could be a phenomenal game. ACG - Buy Quote "Despite a couple issues Hard West 2 is an excellent Xcom style game but based in a world of devils, dysentery, and double-barreled shotguns. An absolute blast to play." Eurogamer - Recommended Quote Clever tweaks to a brilliant formula make this a tactics game just built for experimentation. Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Unscored Quote A tough yet rewarding turn-based tactics game with a supernatural twist on the western theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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