"Clickdraw Clicker" is a Western-themed clicker game with strategic gameplay, where you try to predict and shoot enemy movements. Each enemy has unique skills, and the goal is to hit them three times before they hit you. With local multiplayer, trading cards, and numerous achievements, it offers addictive and replayable gameplay.
The game has a large number of achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
Some players found it entertaining for short periods, describing it as a fun way to pass the time.
The pixelated graphics and retro theme have a nostalgic charm for some players.
The gameplay is entirely based on luck, with no skill or strategy involved, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players criticized the repetitive nature of the game, stating it becomes monotonous quickly.
The user interface is poorly designed, with no tutorial or clear instructions, making it difficult to understand how to play.
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
58%
24%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its monotonous and repetitive nature, relying heavily on luck rather than skill or strategy. Players find it dull and unengaging, with many describing it as a pointless clicking experience that lacks meaningful mechanics or progression. Overall, the gameplay is deemed unsatisfactory, with comparisons to free mobile games highlighting its shortcomings.
“The gameplay is purely based on luck, but at least you can restart each level easily and with no penalty.”
“This game probably could have been way more fun if there was some kind of strategy or mechanics put into it, like rock/paper/scissors with old west gunslingers.”
“[b]Gameplay:[/b] there are some boxes around the enemy you need to take turns to shoot.”
“It's just the same monotonous gameplay over and over.”
“The odds are completely stacked against you and the gameplay is basically a random chance to actually win.”
“Still, this is an awful piece, with dull gameplay and completely random outcomes, the game is basically the same thing over and over with slightly more unfair chances on each stage.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics have received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing the retro pixel art as "terrible" and reminiscent of an unfinished project. While some appreciate the sprite graphics, the overall consensus is that the visuals lack polish and responsiveness, contributing to a feeling of laziness in the game's design.
“The graphics, achievements, and tabs all look great, showcasing a well-designed interface.”
“I really like the sprite graphics; they add a unique charm to the game.”
“The visuals capture the essence of the wild west, making the duels feel immersive.”
“Graphics are terrible retro pixel graphics.”
“Other than that, the graphics are pretty lame; there is no visual response when clicking on most of the UI elements, you cannot exit the 'current bounty' by any other means than dying, etc. It looks more like an unfinished school project than a worthy Steam game.”
“Watch cheap graphics of completely random wild west duels.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users describing it as repetitive and annoying, often likening it to a low-quality midi track. While some found it relaxing initially, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a detriment to the experience, with overlapping sounds contributing to a frustrating atmosphere. However, players do appreciate the option to turn off the music in the main menu.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Overlapping soundtracks give everyone a headache.”
“The only soundtrack present in the whole game is a sort of MIDI spaghetti western theme that lasts only a few seconds, but at least you can turn it off in the main menu.”
“The music is annoying, the gameplay is horrid... at least there's achievements.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The reviews highlight a lack of a coherent story, with one user emphasizing the moral of perseverance, while others criticize the game for its absence of narrative depth and engaging progression, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as either non-existent or poorly executed.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It has no story.”
“There is no story, no satisfaction from progress, and you have to click everything (3 clicks per 1 round of guesses, and as far as I know, you can't do anything on the keyboard to make it faster or easier to do).”
“The preview images tell the whole story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever use of community-driven solutions, such as using an autohotkey script for completion, which adds a layer of irony and playfulness. Players find the overall tone to be sweet, funny, and exciting, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“It's funny because the recommended way to 100% this game is to use an autohotkey script through community guides.”
“Sweet, funny, beautiful, exciting.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when attempting to unlock all 216 achievements for a perfect game. Additionally, some users mention the grind involved in selling trading cards and farming for keys, highlighting that there are specific achievements designed to be grindy.
“Very tedious and time-consuming to get all 216 achievements for a perfect game.”
“Grindy achievement: yes (8 achievements).”
“Or sell the 3 trading cards for grabbing keys or card farming!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of Clickdraw Clicker has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, particularly due to its origins as a mobile app that lacks depth and engagement on the Steam platform.
“Clickdraw Clicker is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a lazy cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without constant prompts to buy.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game has been criticized for being buggy and prone to issues, with players noting a reliance on random number generation (RNG) that can lead to frustrating experiences. Additionally, some users have mentioned a sense of "achievement spam," suggesting that the game's stability may be undermined by excessive or poorly implemented rewards.
“The game is plagued by bugs that ruin the experience.”
“It's frustrating to deal with constant crashes and instability.”
“The random number generator feels broken, leading to inconsistent gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, with players noting it as the least optimized version of a cookie clicker they have experienced.
“This is the least optimized cookie clicker I have ever played.”
“The game runs poorly on most devices, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced significant lag and performance issues, which ruined the overall experience.”