- November 2, 2023
- Cactus VR Studios
- 4h median play time
Cactus Cowboy: Desert Warfare
Platforms
About
"Cactus Cowboy - Desert Warfare" is a VR-based first-person shooter where players, as Cactus Cowboy, fight against the Bug Army in a battle for a mysterious cave. The game features an 8-hour campaign, over 12 unique VR guns, and various customization options. With a variety of battles taking place in different environments, players can also enjoy discovering Cacti Town, unlocking weapon skins, and using their Cacti Power to grab distant objects.










- The game features enjoyable gunplay with a variety of weapons, making combat fun and engaging.
- The story, while simple, includes humorous elements and references that add to the overall experience.
- Despite its simplistic graphics, the gameplay is solid and rivals larger productions, making it a worthwhile VR experience.
- New players may experience nausea due to poor movement mechanics and the implementation of the gravity glove.
- The campaign length is shorter than expected, with some players feeling it lacks content compared to previous entries in the series.
- There are issues with item collection mechanics, making it frustrating to gather weapons and ammo during gameplay.
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is described as simple yet engaging, featuring goofy humor and entertaining references that keep players interested despite its shortcomings. While some find the humor cringe-worthy, many appreciate the fun and coherence of the narrative, which complements the solid gameplay and challenging elements. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience with memorable characters and a straightforward plot that enhances the shooting mechanics.
“The story is goofy and funny, plus has some great references.”
“As its predecessors, [i]Cactus Cowboy - Desert Warfare[/i] is packed with a simple but good storyline, funny characters, and a lot of humorous details.”
“A full-size story shooter with very good gunplay that rivals much bigger productions.”
“There is a bit of story and some cringe humor (that is even more cringe because they talked in a plain tone).”
“The game offers additional upgrades, weapons, and enemies, continues the story (which is not great but does keep you interested while playing), and also can be pretty challenging at some parts.”
“Gameplay is very nice, some parts are challenging and the story is stupidly fun.”