Cowbots and Aliens

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Cowbots and Aliens is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Chicken Waffle and was released on December 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Cowbots and Aliens is a virtual reality multiplayer game set in a wild west saloon. Players can take on the role of a cowboy or an alien, and engage in shootouts and other frantic battles with up to 16 players. Gameplay features fast-paced action, unique character abilities, and destructible environments. Players must use skill and strategy to emerge victorious in this intense VR experience.

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gameplay14 positive mentions

The game features excellent physics and allows for a high level of interactivity with the environment, making for chaotic and entertaining gameplay.
Players have reported that the game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, with various game modes adding to the experience.
The graphics are charming and the cartoonish style enhances the overall enjoyment, making it a light-hearted and immersive VR experience.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find online matches, often resulting in gameplay against AI bots.
Many players have noted that the game feels outdated and lacks depth, with some mechanics feeling janky and unrefined.
The teleportation movement system has been criticized for its slow response time, which can detract from the fast-paced action expected in a shooter.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of fun and frantic mechanics, with simple gunplay and engaging physics that enhance the experience. While the core mechanics are solid and immersive, players note a lack of variety in levels and weapons, especially in its early access state. Multiplayer elements shine, but the reliance on bots when friends aren't available can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “It's a great bar brawl, with lots of random items around for fun, frantic gameplay.”
- “Game has a soft look but inside it's tough, intense, and crazy-paced gameplay that I hope to see more people enjoying soon.”
- “The graphics are great and the gameplay is very smooth and fun!”
- “Like so much worse than I remembered, so I don't know if they saw it on another game and decided this clog in your otherwise fun gameplay would be nice, or if it was always the same and I outgrew the childish movement system.”
- “The gun mechanics are all very simple.”
- “It does need some more levels, weapons, etc. (it is early access), but the core mechanic is very solid.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their charm and polish, featuring clean, crisp visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant art style and great physics, which contribute to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay, especially in the multiplayer sandbox environment. Many reviewers note that the graphics surpass expectations, particularly in virtual reality, making for an engaging and visually appealing experience.
- “The graphics are charming and fit the game very well, and if you have friends to play with, it provides for an entertaining sandbox to screw around in.”
- “The game is very polished with neat, clean graphics.”
- “The art style speaks for itself, but like many VR games, it looks a lot better than screenshots give it credit.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, particularly through its funny physics and colorful, cartoonish art style that features amusing details like robots with smoking pipes and mustaches. Players find the combination of engaging game mechanics and hilarious situations created by the physics engine to be a significant highlight, making it a fun experience, especially when played with friends. However, the enjoyment may diminish when playing solo against bots.
- “Hahaha - very nice, colorful and funny game.”
- “Personally, I love the cartoony old-west/sci-fi mashup style, and all the little details on all the robots and aliens like smoking pipes and taped-on mustaches are really funny.”
- “The game brings hilarious situations thanks to its good physics engine, making everything intuitive and easy to do.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the "story" aspect highlight a compelling narrative that engages players, with many praising its depth and character development. However, some users noted that certain plot points could feel predictable or clichéd. Overall, the story is seen as a strong element that enhances the gaming experience.
character development
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Players praise the character design as outstanding, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that consistently brings joy.