Big Bang West

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Big Bang West is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Pavel Tovarys and was released on June 8, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Big Bang West" is a fantasy strategy game. It offers fast and entertaining game play. You must build towns and cities, defend them against raiders and perform various objectives. Enjoy the American Wild West atmosphere in lovely cartoon graphics!

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Single-Player

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and provides a relaxing experience, making it suitable for casual play.
It features simple gameplay mechanics that are easy to understand, appealing to both children and hardcore gamers.
The graphics have a charming, cartoony style that adds to the overall appeal of the game.

The game lacks depth and complexity, often feeling like a shallow mobile app rather than a full PC game.
There are technical issues, such as a cluttered user interface and limited graphics options, which detract from the experience.
The gameplay can be overly simplistic, with many levels being too easy and lacking meaningful challenges.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The graphics of the game are characterized by simple, cartoony 2D visuals reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, lacking options for resolution changes or meaningful graphical tweaks. While some players appreciate the nostalgic style, many criticize the overall quality, especially for a PC game, highlighting a disconnect between expectations and execution in 3D graphics development.
- “Love the graphics; it reminds me of Desparators.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is minimal, primarily involving tapping on the screen to place buildings on fixed points within a flat 2D isometric map, which may lead to a lack of depth and engagement for players.
- “There's little gameplay, just tapping on the screen to place buildings on static hardpoints on a flat 2D isometric map.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “Grinding becomes repetitive and tedious after a while.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Big Bang West" has been criticized as a cash grab, with a price point of around $5 USD deemed unjustifiable due to the game's defects and shortcomings. Reviewers highlight the availability of numerous free, higher-quality alternatives on Steam, suggesting that the game does not offer sufficient value for its cost.
- “This game has somehow ended up on Steam as a cash grab.”
- “Big Bang West has the cash grab price of around $5 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.