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Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels

Cold Iron's central mechanic isn't strong enough to carry a game. Combine this with a boring story, poorly made checkpoints, and an art style that has all the consistency of a Unity asset flip, and all you're left with is dish that would have been better served hot.
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64%Game Brain Score
humor
story, gameplay
85% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

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Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Catch & Release, LLC and was released on January 29, 2018. It received negative reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels" is a fast-paced VR game that simulates Old West showdowns. Players face off against opponents in intense duels, using realistic weaponry and movement. The game features various modes, including a story-driven campaign and multiplayer matches, providing a varied and engaging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
emotional3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging shooter experience with a unique blend of puzzle-solving and quick-draw mechanics.
  • It features great voice acting, captivating production, and a humorous narrative that enhances the overall experience.
  • Cold Iron is accessible for new VR users, providing a polished experience that is challenging yet fair.
  • The aiming mechanics are inconsistent, with many players reporting issues with gun positioning and controller alignment, making it difficult to play.
  • The game can become repetitive, especially in the later stages, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
  • Some players found the story to be vague and the checkpoints poorly designed, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and emotional impact, particularly in evoking a classic Western feel, while others found it vague and simplistic. Despite its shortcomings, many appreciated the effort put into the storytelling, which contributed to an overall enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the genre. However, some critics noted that the game is not primarily story-focused, which may lessen its importance for certain players.

    • “But the effort put into the story was awesome, made me really hyped for the ending (in a good way) and once I beat it I really felt like I overcame a huge obstacle.”
    • “The storytelling, gameplay, and learning curve is just perfect.”
    • “While the story may have its odd points, it definitely brings on the 'Clint Eastwood' feeling that a game centered around gun duels should strive for.”
    • “I only didn't like the story too much: it's a bit vague and simple.”
    • “But Cold Iron is not a story-focused game, so it doesn't really matter.”
    • “Combine this with a boring story, poorly made checkpoints, and an art style that has all the consistency of a Unity asset flip, and all you're left with is a dish that would have been better served hot.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally viewed as enjoyable, with a fun and fair duel mechanic, though some find it overly simple, rating it a 7/10. While the storytelling and learning curve are praised, the central mechanics may not be robust enough to sustain the overall experience.

    • “The duel mechanic is fun and fair.”
    • “The storytelling, gameplay, and learning curve are just perfect.”
    • “Story 10/10 loved it a lot | gameplay: 7/10 very simple | price: aim for under $15.”
    • “Cold Iron's central mechanic isn't strong enough to carry the game.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Cold Iron is well-received, featuring a diverse soundtrack that varies for each enemy encounter, complemented by professional voiceovers and effective animated cutscenes that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Cold Iron has great music, a professional voiceover, and just enough well-done animated cutscenes to move things along.”
    • “Different music for every enemy.”
    • “The music is pretty good too.”
    • “The game features different music for every enemy, but it often feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “While I appreciate the effort to have unique tracks for each enemy, the music quickly becomes forgettable.”
    • “The idea of having different music for every enemy is great, but the execution falls flat, making battles feel monotonous.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their quality, complemented by great audio; however, the art style lacks consistency and feels reminiscent of a hastily assembled asset flip, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are stunning and the audio complements the visuals perfectly!”
    • “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics truly enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack any real detail, making the game feel like a relic from a bygone era.”
    • “The art style is inconsistent, resembling a Unity asset flip rather than a polished product.”
    • “Combined with a boring story and poorly made checkpoints, the graphics only add to the overall disappointment of the game.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Cold Iron" is characterized by its wry and clever tone, complementing the game's epic western theme and challenging gameplay. Players appreciate the blend of humor with captivating production values, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Cold Iron is an epic western dueling FPS that has wry humor, captivating production, and a steep difficulty curve.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is significantly undermined by a lackluster story, poorly designed checkpoints, and an inconsistent art style, leaving players feeling disappointed and disengaged.

    • “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “The story tries to evoke feelings but ends up being predictable and uninspired, leaving me emotionally detached.”
    • “Despite the game's attempts at emotional depth, the execution falls flat, resulting in a lack of engagement.”
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Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels is a shooter game.

Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and PlayStation.

Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels was released on January 29, 2018.

Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels was developed by Catch & Release, LLC.

Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Cold Iron: Quick Draw Western Duels is a single player game.

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