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Dead Horizon

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97%Game Brain Score
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97% User Score Based on 283 reviews

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Dead Horizon is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by 14 Hours Productions and was released on August 11, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Dead Horizon is a free, adult-oriented, point-and-click adventure game, channeling classic light gun games such as Wild Gunmen and Mad Dog McCree. As infamous pistoleer Bonnie Starr, players seek redemption in a gritty western setting, with mouse-only controls and retro-style graphics. The game offers a brief, masuline-focused storyline centered on murder and guns.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 283 reviews
story52 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Engaging and well-written story that immerses players in the character's journey.
  • Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric music enhance the overall experience.
  • Quick and fun gameplay with a unique quick-draw mechanic, making it a satisfying short play.
  • Extremely short playtime, typically around 10 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
  • Limited gameplay variety, primarily focused on shooting mechanics with little depth.
  • Some technical issues, such as bugs and lack of customization options, detract from the experience.
  • story
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Dead Horizon: Origin" is a concise yet engaging narrative that follows the journey of a female gunslinger, Bonnie, as she rises to infamy in a wild west-inspired setting. Despite its brief playtime of around 10-20 minutes, players appreciate the well-crafted writing, memorable characters, and atmospheric presentation, which effectively convey the emotional weight of her experiences. While some players express a desire for a longer, more detailed exploration of the story, the game's compact storytelling successfully immerses players in its world.

    • “A very nice little game that has a very memorable plot and characters even with being so short.”
    • “With a duration of less than 20 minutes, it tells the story of the gunslinger Bonnie and how she became a legend.”
    • “It's incredibly simple but also effective for the story the game is trying to tell.”
    • “The problem is that the story is told so briefly with so little detail that it is hard to fully understand the emotional turmoil of the character, and the player doesn't know much about her to begin with to the point that I forgot something basic like her name because the dialogue only says it two or three times in the entire game.”
    • “While the story is interesting, it is weakened by the extremely short duration of the game, leaving players wanting more depth and detail.”
    • “The story is incredibly simple and lacks the depth needed to fully engage the player, making it feel more like a brief overview rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative.”
  • gameplay
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and effectiveness, featuring a unique quick-draw shooting mechanic that enhances the narrative experience. While the game is short, often lasting under ten minutes, it successfully combines engaging storytelling with charming pixel art, though some players desire more depth and complexity in the mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is fun and satisfying, but its minimalistic nature may not appeal to those seeking a more robust gaming experience.

    • “The gameplay is simple but effective, perfect for enjoying a good story without complications.”
    • “This game managed to tell a full story with a fun fast draw showdown gameplay style and establish an interesting setting to boot in 10 minutes flat.”
    • “A great story-focused game with cool mechanics.”
    • “Dead Horizon is an extremely short 2D retro pixel ripoff of Duck Hunt from the NES, but with shallower gameplay.”
    • “I've played Adobe Flash games with better graphics, depth, and gameplay.”
    • “However, there's not much variety in the gameplay as all you do is just shoot people, but that's not much of a fault at all considering how short the game is (like less than an hour).”
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that many players find nostalgic and visually appealing. While some reviews praise the artwork and its thematic consistency, others criticize the locked resolution and lack of graphical options, labeling the visuals as mediocre or outdated. Overall, the pixel graphics are generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some concerns about its brevity and gameplay depth.

    • “The visuals...the music...the transitions...everything is simply perfect in their pixelated presentation.”
    • “Its almost square aspect ratio, use of colours, the beautifully made pixel graphics and the dirty sounds all contribute to a fit and proper retro vibe.”
    • “Highly thematic, retro pixel graphics and matching audio.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Resolution is locked and can't be changed, and there's no visual or graphics tweaks, so there's no way to improve the very lazy, mediocre visuals.”
    • “I've played Adobe Flash games with better graphics, depth, and gameplay.”
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its catchy chiptune style that evokes nostalgia for the 16-bit era. While the soundtrack is described as good and fitting for the game's aesthetic, some users noted a lack of variety and found the sound effects less appealing. Overall, the music complements the charming pixel art and storytelling, enhancing the game's atmosphere.

    • “Great western feel, and the music is great!”
    • “The soundtrack is an 8-bit throwback and it's a pretty good one at that, although there's not that much of it.”
    • “Stunning art, catchy music, and good writing, all wrapped in an interesting setting.”
    • “You also can't turn off the annoying chiptune soundtrack.”
    • “Dead Horizon greets the player with distorted chiptune music, seemingly coming right from an '80s PC speaker.”
    • “If you go back to the main menu during almost any section with music, the music stays and then the game just overlaps the rest of the soundtrack.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by well-crafted audio and visuals that create a tense yet engaging experience. Players appreciate the dramatic scenes and the intriguing world hinted at within the short gameplay, which effectively draws them into the narrative. Overall, the combination of music, art style, and storytelling contributes to a memorable and atmospheric gaming experience.

    • “Incredibly atmospheric and very well written.”
    • “There was amazing atmosphere here... I suspect there is a larger story to tell of this world.”
    • “Audio is superb: every track fits the mood and atmosphere that's going on, and helps keep you immersed in the story the game is trying to convey.”
    • “The writing is okay, but the atmosphere and graphics really let it down.”
    • “Right off the bat, the game throws you into a dramatic scene with a grim reaper in an almost unwinnable situation. The 8-bit art style and boxy flat sounds make you feel the atmosphere immediately.”
    • “I usually don't mind this, but in my opinion, the well-done music adds a tense yet gritty atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, with some players noting it can be enjoyable to discover missed details during subsequent playthroughs. However, its short duration of only 4-5 minutes significantly restricts overall replay value, leading to mixed reviews on this aspect.

    • “The writing was fun and engaging, and there was a good amount of replayability to find all the little things you might miss the first time through.”
    • “Replay value: 1/10”
    • “It's literally only 4-5 minutes long and has absolutely no replayability, but it's free, and it's written decently enough.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as quick and engaging, providing players with a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “The game is quick and filled with humor that keeps you laughing.”
    • “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios had me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes on the title screen, hindering the overall experience.

    • “It freezes on the title screen.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
    • “I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its simplicity and steady progression within the story, complemented by unique character designs that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is simple, the story moves comfortably forward, and the character designs are unique.”
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Dead Horizon is a role playing game with historical theme.

Dead Horizon is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Dead Horizon was released on August 11, 2017.

Dead Horizon was developed by 14 Hours Productions.

Dead Horizon has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Dead Horizon is a single player game.

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