Boot Hill Bounties
- December 14, 2017
- Experimental Gamer Studios
- 23h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Boot Hill Bounties," Bronco County is on the brink of war due to a conspiracy, and it's up to Kid, Doc, Moon, and Rosy to hunt down five legendary outlaws to save their homes. This 2D retro RPG set in the Wild West supports single player or up to four player local co-op, and it's the second episode in a game series that can be played without prior knowledge of the first game. The game's design and development took six years to complete.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Boot Hill Bounties significantly improves upon its predecessor, offering better gameplay mechanics, art style, and pacing.
- The game features a compelling story with engaging character development and a variety of side quests, making it enjoyable for fans of RPGs.
- The combat system is unique and satisfying, allowing for strategic planning and character customization, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from occasional bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience and lead to frustration.
- Some players may find the art style inconsistent, particularly in battle sprites, which detracts from the overall visual appeal.
- The story does not fully conclude, leaving players wanting more and potentially feeling unsatisfied with the ending.
- story28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story of "Boot Hill Bounties" builds on its predecessor, "Boot Hill Heroes," offering a charming and engaging narrative with well-developed characters and a mix of humor and drama. Players appreciate the non-linear, episodic structure that allows for choice in quest order, though some feel the conclusion is somewhat anticlimactic and leaves certain plot threads unresolved. While newcomers may enjoy the game, familiarity with the first installment enhances the experience, as it provides essential context for the ongoing story.
“Following where Boot Hill Heroes leaves off, Boot Hill Bounties brings back the exceptional soundtrack and storytelling that makes this series one worth getting into.”
“The story is pretty good, but keep in mind Bounties is part 2, and while they give you a rundown on the last game's events, there are a few references mentioned during the game you won't know much about without having played Boot Hill Heroes.”
“Unlike the literal linear story of the first game, this game is more episodic (for good and bad).”
“While the story concludes reasonably well, it can feel a bit anticlimactic in terms of gameplay, although that may vary depending on which quest you choose to tackle last.”
“The story ends right after you complete the final of the four paths in the game, which means it might not end on the most satisfying story beat.”
“Just remember that this game is the sequel to Boot Hill Heroes, and the story will not conclude in this game.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, featuring a satisfying loop of main quests and side activities within a charming wild west RPG setting. While the mechanics are deep enough to maintain interest, some players noted minor polish issues and occasional bugs, including crashes and inconsistencies in game systems, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game is considered worth the investment for fans of RPG mechanics.
“Overall charming game with a good story, humor, and enjoyable gameplay.”
“A wild west themed RPG with strong writing and mechanics deep enough to keep you interested without drowning you.”
“The gameplay loop of completing main quests and then dealing with side quests, collecting ingredients and materials, and upgrading equipment before the next main quest is satisfying.”
“While the story concludes reasonably well, it can feel a bit anticlimactic in terms of gameplay, although that may vary depending on which quest you choose to tackle last.”
“Most of these are minor annoyances (symbols improperly positioned within text boxes at a couple points, some objects your character will walk over instead of behind, etc.), but a few do impact gameplay (enemies that are asleep and have a stance active are immune to all vantages, the general store doesn't seem to restock properly every two days like it says it will, etc.)”
“In my ~30 hours of gameplay, I ran into four crashes.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in "Boot Hill Bounties" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its growth over time and its contribution to the game's atmosphere. While some feel it doesn't introduce many new tracks, the existing soundtrack is considered exceptional and enhances the storytelling experience. Overall, the music is a notable aspect that complements the game's western-themed JRPG style.
“Following where Boot Hill Heroes leaves off, Boot Hill Bounties brings back the exceptional soundtrack and storytelling that makes this series one worth getting into.”
“In short, Boot Hill Bounties is a western-themed JRPG with a unique combat system that makes it ideal for local co-op, 20+ hours of playtime, and amazing music.”
“While the music isn’t spectacular, it definitely grew on me over the course of the game.”
“I have to say that this doesn't conclude the saga, and there aren't many new soundtracks.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the sequel are significantly improved, featuring a better art style and high-quality visuals. While some character designs may appear goofy, the enemy designs are praised for their fantastic detail. Overall, the game's visual presentation is considered top-notch.
“The art style is much better in this sequel, as is the music.”
“The quality of the game is also top-notch, and while the art style of the characters may look a bit goofy at times, the enemies look fantastic.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming humor, particularly in enemy encounters and combat abilities, which contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience alongside a compelling story.
“A lot of the enemy encounters and combat abilities were also pretty funny.”
“Overall charming game with a good story, humor, and enjoyable gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development, noting it evokes nostalgia for classic Bioware games, highlighting the freedom players have to shape the story through their choices.
“I was reminded of the good old Bioware days with the character development and the freedom to choose the route that the story unfolds on.”
