Cowboy Life Simulator: Prologue

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Cowboy Life Simulator: Prologue is a single player simulation game. It was developed by RockGame S.A. and was released on January 6, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cowboy Life Simulator is an immersive and relaxing single-player Wild West ranching simulator. Step into the boots of a stressed-out businessman who, after a failed venture, decides to change his life and buys a farm in the Wild West. Purchase your first goat and a bag of grain, get to know the local community, and explore diverse, vibrant locations. Run your ranch and discover what this wild fron…

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

monetization14 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a promising glimpse into a Wild West life simulation.
Players appreciate the crafting and survival mechanics, as well as the game's atmosphere and visuals.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to addressing bugs and improving the game.

The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to a poor gameplay experience, especially for those using a controller.
Many players feel that the game is more of an advertisement for the full version rather than a complete experience, lacking essential features and polish.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The gameplay of the game shows promise with its crafting and survival mechanics, but it suffers from issues such as awkward inventory management, technical stability, and a lack of clarity in tutorials. While some features are engaging, many mechanics require further refinement to enhance the overall experience. Despite its flaws, there is potential for improvement, and players have expressed willingness to invest in the game if these issues are addressed.
- “The developers have shown commitment to addressing issues, with updates introducing features like multiple save slots and improved building mechanics.”
- “There's plenty of interesting mechanics, but these still need to be polished (besides the guitar, that one's great :D).”
- “I actually could see myself spending $20-$30 for this game, and people that stopped by the stream were enjoying the gameplay.”
- “While it showcases potential with its crafting and survival mechanics, the game requires further refinement in character design and technical stability.”
- “The prologue was after the intro very stale and the mechanics and inventory management were annoying and weird.”
- “Some of the features that do work leave you puzzled as to why they spent any amount of time working on it as opposed to working on some key game mechanics.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of "Cowboy Life Simulator" has been criticized for essentially being a misleading advertisement rather than a legitimate game, as it has not resulted in a full product after nearly three years. Users express frustration over the developer's choice to present this as a game, arguing that it detracts from genuine titles and misleads gamers, ultimately offering no real value. The practice of publishing such advertisements as games is seen as harmful and deceptive, undermining the gaming experience.
- “We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement.”
- “Usually the purpose of these advertisements is to get you to shell out money to the developer to buy the full product, but the developer hasn't bothered actually making a product you can buy, leaving this as an advertisement for nothing.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent to good, with a strong atmosphere that fits the western theme. However, there are notable issues with animations and optimization, leading to a mixed reception; while some players appreciate the unique visual style, others find it lacking compared to top-tier titles like Red Dead Redemption 2. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement in its graphical fidelity and mechanics.
- “Graphics are great, such a different look to the wild west instead of smooth terrain, it's what you would expect.”
- “Graphics are pretty good and the clothing is ok. I'm a retired rancher and I have yet to see a working cowboy without chaps of some sort, whether they be batwing shotgun or short (half) chaps.”
- “Overall, this game has a lot of potential, and if they work on their graphics, optimization, and overall mechanics, this game can indeed come a bit closer to RDR2. Again, that game is unbeatable; however, having the same concept and mechanics helps a bit to make this game better.”
- “Overall, this game has a lot of potential, and if they work on their graphics, optimization, and overall mechanics, it can come a bit closer to RDR2. That game is unbeatable; however, having the same concept and mechanics does help to make this game better.”
- “Animations are obviously incomplete and pretty rough, and the graphics are kind of ugly.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of engaging activities like chopping wood, mining, and farming, which can be challenging but enjoyable for fans of the genre. While the game emphasizes farming and crafting, it offers a simplified system that allows players to explore various activities without being locked into repetitive tasks. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a potential highlight, especially for those who appreciate the cowboy and farming themes.
- “This is a farming game like any other.”
- “It's pretty good till you get to the farming.”
- “There is some rootin' tootin' cowboy shootin' but it seems that the devs focused on the farming and living part of the cowboy fantasy.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is criticized for being poorly executed and unoriginal, leading to a sense of monotony for players. While it features a quest system that adds structure to the open-world exploration, technical issues and bugs hinder progress, detracting from the overall experience. Some elements, like the inclusion of a radio in a Wild West setting, are seen as odd but serve to introduce additional missions.
- “The game introduces a quest system with various tasks, adding structure to the open-world exploration.”
- “In this prologue, you will have to do a short campaign where you will already have to deal with the operation of missions, buying or selling items, moving by train or horse, and also the mechanisms of some weapons.”
- “Sure, there is some storyline as a bonus, but it is so badly done and boring that you will feel like you played this game 100 times before.”
- “Full of bugs; had to restart 4 times and still cannot advance because of a mission bug at the train station.”
- “I found a radio in the wild west that I thought was a bit strange, but it does have a purpose to find extra missions and tasks.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its amazing soundtrack that complements the western theme effectively. However, some players find the inclusion of a radio feature out of place, suggesting that a more immersive option, like live music from a saloon or hotel, would enhance the experience.
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Graphics are quite good, and the music suits the western theme.”
- “I know some PC games add a 'radio' that isn't a normal part of the game but allows the player the option to play outside music in-game. However, for the majority of what this game is about, I feel the radio is off-putting and strange to see, especially when my primary means of light is a lantern with no electricity in use.”
- “Seeing this removed and replaced with a musical instrument like in the saloon or hotel would be more realistic.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Players appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging visuals and overall immersive feeling that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The visuals and atmosphere are stunning.”
- “I enjoyed the atmosphere and feeling of the game.”
- “The visuals are stunning, but the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and immersion.”
- “The game has beautiful scenery, yet the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including game-breaking bugs and sluggish controls, significantly impacting the overall experience.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly focused on technical performance.”
- “The optimization tweaks have made a significant difference, enhancing both frame rates and overall stability.”
- “Poor performance, game-breaking bugs, and sluggish controls.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally performs well across different systems, but players have encountered various bugs and glitches, particularly after the tutorial. While the overall experience is positive, there are notable stability issues that need addressing, such as unexpected behaviors like horses standing on fences.
- “While the game runs adequately on various systems, some players have reported bugs and glitches.”
- “The game is good, but it's just a bit buggy, and after the tutorial, I couldn't figure out how to do anything.”
- “The game does need some work and has some glitches; the horses like to stand on fences. I'm hoping the concept gets developed into something cool.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game shows promise, particularly through its crafting and survival mechanics; however, it needs further refinement in both character design and technical stability to fully realize its potential.
- “While it showcases potential with its crafting and survival mechanics, the game requires further refinement in character design and technical stability.”

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