Cowboy's Adventure
- June 29, 2017
- Blender Games
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Cowboy's Adventure, play as a cowboy navigating through the dangers of the underworld across three difficulties. With western-inspired art and unique traps, careful planning and quick reflexes are essential to escape. Controls include arrow/WASD keys for movement, spacebar for jumping, and shift for acceleration. Trading cards will be available in the future.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of playing as the ghost of a cowboy, which adds an interesting twist.
- The music, while repetitive, fits the theme of the game and enhances the atmosphere.
- For a $1 game, it offers a decent challenge and can be entertaining for casual gaming sessions.
- The controls are poorly designed, making movement and jumping frustratingly difficult.
- There is a lack of content, including no plot, achievements, or sound effects, which makes the game feel incomplete.
- The game crashes frequently and has numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
- music15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 87 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and stock-like, often describing it as public domain or generic. While some appreciate its integration into gameplay, others criticize the choice of slow horror music for a game that could benefit from more adventurous or cinematic tracks. Overall, the soundtrack seems to detract from the gaming experience for a significant number of players.
“Generally, I'm happy with the decisions made, implementing the music into the gameplay of the game.”
“All in all, the perfect music to underline the general concept of the game.”
“You would think that, being the deathrun game this claims to be, there would be adventure music, maybe cinematic music, but no, the music in this game can best be described as slow horror music.”
“All this game has is a list of very stock-sounding songs that it goes through as you play.”
“Instead of using single songs, the developers decided to use one sound file that gets looped over and over again.”
“You would think that, being the deathrun game this claims to be, there would be adventure music, maybe cinematic music, but no, the music in this game can best be described as slow horror music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines action game controls with straightforward 3D platforming, but many users find it frustrating due to slow movement speed and poor jumping mechanics, making it difficult to progress even on easy mode. While some appreciate the integration of music into the gameplay, the overall experience is marred by significant control issues that hinder enjoyment.
“This game has controls like it's an action game but with straight 3D platforming gameplay.”
“I completely support the decision to invest the end-stage development time into the gameplay so you can release a game that the players enjoy playing and not just looking at.”
“Generally, I'm happy with the decisions made, implementing the music into the gameplay of the game.”
“This game has controls like it's an action game but with straight 3D platforming gameplay.”
“First off, the game is unplayable at this state. You walk (and run, for that matter) way too slow, and the jumping mechanics are horrible. It takes a second for the jump animation to finish, and with the speed you walk/run at, it is still very hard to even get past the first jump. Mind you, this is easy mode.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their hyper-realistic quality, particularly highlighting the character design of the cowboy protagonist as a standout feature. However, some users note that there is still room for improvement in the overall visuals.
“Graphics are hyper-real, and the ghost of the cowboy is the best video game lead of the decade.”
“Unfortunately, I have to say that there is room for improvement for the visuals.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game features buggy controls, this may be somewhat expected given the unique premise of playing as a ghostly cowboy. Overall, stability issues are noted but seem to be accepted as part of the game's charm.
“The game is plagued by buggy controls, which makes it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming sessions.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I often find myself unable to progress.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.
