Cowboy Life Simulator: Prologue

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 106 reviews
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  • graphics
  • grinding
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Set in the 19th century in the American West. It's a different Wild West than you have seen before. Be a lonely cowboy going through a harsh life, avoiding death and fighting starvation, while managing your family’s farm, living the same old life as all of your ancestors… Your soul is different though, it longs for adventure. It's time to change your destiny and seek out something new. You are n…

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  • Windows
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • The game has great potential and offers a unique cowboy simulation experience with a lot of activities to engage in.
  • The graphics are decent, and the western theme is well-represented, providing an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Players appreciate the open-ended gameplay and the ability to explore and build, making it a fun experience despite its current issues.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress, unresponsive controls, and glitches that hinder gameplay.
  • Many players find the controls clunky and confusing, making simple tasks frustrating and difficult to accomplish.
  • The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many mechanics needing significant improvement before it can be considered a fully functional title.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of potential and frustration, with players noting that while some mechanics are interesting, many feel underdeveloped or confusing, particularly in inventory management and building tasks. The tutorial is criticized for lacking depth, leaving players puzzled about key mechanics. Despite these issues, there is a sense that with further polish and optimization, the game could improve significantly and offer a more engaging experience.

    • “The idea is good, but gameplay feels too arcade for it to be a 'simulator'.”
    • “There's plenty of interesting mechanics, but these still need to be polished (besides the guitar, that one's great!).”
    • “I actually could see myself spending $20-$30 for this game, and people that stopped by the stream were enjoying the gameplay.”
    • “The prologue was very stale after the intro, 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 time on them instead of focusing on key game mechanics.”
    • “The tutorial tells you very little about the gameplay.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and western-themed aesthetics, while others criticize the animations as incomplete and rough. Although the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for further optimization and refinement to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but falls short of the high standards set by titles like Red Dead Redemption 2.

    • “Graphics are quite good, music to suit the western theme.”
    • “Graphics are great, such a different look to the wild west instead of smooth terrain; it's what you would expect.”
    • “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.”
    • “Animations are obviously incomplete and pretty rough, and the graphics are kind of ugly.”
    • “Overall, this game has a lot of potential, but if they work on their graphics, optimization, and overall mechanics, it could come closer to RDR2. That game is unbeatable; however, having the same concept and mechanics could help make this game better.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's blend of building, defending, farming, and hunting, though some find the farming aspect can become tedious. The simplified crafting system is praised for allowing players to engage with multiple game elements without excessive grinding for a single resource. Overall, the game offers a unique cowboy fantasy experience, balancing various activities while still focusing heavily on farming.

    • “This is a farming game like any other.”
    • “It's pretty good until 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.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story in the game is criticized for being poorly executed and unoriginal, leading to a sense of monotony for players. While there are elements of a campaign and some unique features, such as a radio in a Wild West setting, the overall narrative fails to engage and is marred by bugs that hinder progression.

    • “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.”
    • “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. I guess it beats a strange fellow shooting an arrow in your back with a mission.”
    • “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.”
  • music4 mentions

    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 to be out of place and suggest 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.”
    • “Seeing this removed and replaced with a musical instrument like in the saloon or hotel would be more realistic.”
    • “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.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game has been noted for its stability issues, including bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as characters behaving unexpectedly. While players see potential in the concept, they feel it requires further development to address these stability concerns.

    • “The game is good, but it's just a bit buggy. 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, but I'm hoping the concept gets developed into something cool.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including game-breaking bugs and sluggish controls, significantly impacting the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Poor performance, game-breaking bugs, and sluggish controls.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “Optimization issues lead to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers generally appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as an enjoyable and immersive experience that enhances overall gameplay.

    • “I enjoyed the atmosphere and feeling of the game.”
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