Fenimore Fillmore: The Westerner
- March 10, 2017
- Casual Brothers Ltd.
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamFenimore Fillmore: The Westerner is a humorous point-and-click adventure game set in the Wild West. Players solve puzzles in various orders and interact with characters to advance in the game. Critically acclaimed and voted best adventure game of 2004, this HD reissue is a must-play for fans of the genre, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the first Fenimore Fillmore game.
PC
Windows
Wii
Reviews
- The game features charming, colorful graphics and quirky characters that evoke nostalgia for fans of classic point-and-click adventures.
- The humor and dialogue are well-written, providing funny moments and engaging interactions throughout the gameplay.
- The puzzle design is mostly solid, with some clever nods to other classic games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Gameplay is marred by frustrating controls, awkward pathfinding, and a disorienting fixed 3D camera, leading to a tedious experience.
- The absence of a hint system and a hotspot display makes progression difficult, often resulting in confusion and pixel hunting.
- Frequent crashes and bugs, along with a cumbersome inventory system, detract from the overall enjoyment and polish of the game.
- story30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is a lighthearted and cliche western adventure featuring a heroic cowboy and quirky characters, complemented by colorful graphics and humorous dialogue. While the narrative is engaging and nostalgic for some players, the lack of hints can lead to frustration when trying to progress, making it sometimes challenging to know what to do next. Overall, the simple yet enjoyable storyline appeals to both newcomers and seasoned players, especially those who appreciate a comedic aesthetic reminiscent of "Toy Story."
“The story is simple but still fun and engaging.”
“There is a nice story behind the game and lots of nice comic touches and dialogue.”
“Funny click'n'point with a pretty good storyline and memorable characters.”
“The lack of a hint button could also lead to frustration because, without a text walkthrough, most of the time you have no idea what to do to progress in the story.”
“Only towards the end I was missing hints on where to go next to move on the story.”
“If you have an objective you need to complete in order to proceed with the main story, most games nowadays will give your mission a bit of direction, like 'I need to get a painting for the girl so she'll lend me her dog.'”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its disorienting fixed camera angles, frustrating controls, and awkward pathfinding, making it feel tedious and unpolished. Many players found the inclusion of non-adventure elements, such as resource management and unskippable minigames, detracted from the experience, while the slow pacing and lack of shortcuts added to the frustration. Despite some enjoyable graphics and humor, the overall gameplay experience is considered dated and may only appeal to those with nostalgia for similar titles.
“Cartoony 3D background graphics look colorful, characters are quirky and funny. A typical western story about a heroic cowboy and his friends versus an ugly bad cowboy and his minions is cliché but enjoyable. The cartoony and cinematic cutscenes are well made, characters are fully voiced and sound decent, and there are some funny jokes and situations.”
“Despite being a good game, I think that for people who don't have the same nostalgia as me, 10€ is too much because it didn't age that well. However, I bought it in a Steam sale for a little less than 2€, which in my opinion is a really good price, especially because the game is simple but has a gameplay length of at least 6-7 hours to finish.”
“If you're a fan of humor and aesthetics à la Toy Story and are willing to look past gameplay issues, go for it though; you will have a blast with this clumsy cowboy that is Fenimore.”
“Disorienting fixed 3D camera mechanics and angles, frustrating controls, awkward pathfinding, and some gameplay elements that do not belong to the adventure genre, such as resource management, farming and harvesting vegetables, unskippable and frustrating shoot-em-up arcade and fishing minigames.”
“There is no map with shortcuts, so the main character slowly walks everywhere, and there is too much back and forth that unnecessarily padded out gameplay time.”
“Unless you like old, slow-paced, unpolished gameplay, and wandering confusedly through an open old west world... I'd just say 'nope' to this title.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky characters, colorful cartoony graphics, and a mix of funny dialogues and animated sequences that evoke laughter. While the storyline follows a clichéd western theme, the engaging objectives and slapstick humor provide an enjoyable experience, despite some gameplay tedium. Overall, fans of lighthearted humor and charming aesthetics will likely appreciate the comedic elements, even if they need to overlook certain gameplay issues.
“Funny dialogue and some hilarious animated sequences.”
“Some cutscenes and dialogues genuinely made me laugh out loud.”
“If you're a fan of humor and aesthetic à la Toy Story and are willing to look past gameplay issues, go for it; you will have a blast with this clumsy cowboy that is Fenimore.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by colorful, cartoony 3D backgrounds and quirky character designs that evoke a playful aesthetic reminiscent of "Toy Story." While the artwork and cinematic cutscenes are well-crafted and enjoyable, some reviewers note that the overall graphical quality is basic yet pleasant. Despite the appealing visuals, the dated gameplay may detract from the experience for some players.
“Cartoony 3D background graphics look colorful, characters are quirky and funny. A typical western story about a heroic good cowboy and his friends versus an ugly bad cowboy and his minions is cliché but enjoyable. The cartoony and cinematic cutscenes are well made, and the characters are fully voiced and sound decent. There are some funny jokes and situations, making the visuals a highlight of the experience.”
“The artworks are of average quality but are beautifully painted with extreme care. The same goes for the cinematics, which are really funny and enjoyable to watch.”
“Cute and awesome aesthetic that kind of reminds me of Toy Story.”
“Cartoony 3D background graphics look colorful, characters are quirky and funny, but unfortunately, all of them can't make up for the tedium of the gameplay.”
“The graphics are very solid, but they don't compensate for the gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“While the colorful and cartoony graphics are enjoyable, they ultimately fail to elevate the gameplay, which feels tedious.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, though some users have reported performance issues and a bug related to settings. Additionally, while the inventory interface functions adequately, it lacks optimization for managing the large number of items players tend to collect.
“Solid performance overall, but there is one caveat regarding a settings bug.”
“The inventory interface works fine, but it is not really optimized for the amount of items you will pick up.”
“Check the forum for performance issues; some players are experiencing them.”
“The inventory interface works fine but is not really optimized for the amount of items you will pick up.”
“Check the forum as well for performance issues; some people are experiencing problems.”
“Solid performance, with one caveat: see cons about the settings bug.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, primarily due to disorienting fixed 3D camera mechanics, awkward controls, and pathfinding issues. The inclusion of resource management and minigames, such as farming and fishing, detracts from the adventure experience, making the initially enjoyable tasks feel repetitive and unenjoyable over time.
“Disorienting fixed 3D camera mechanics and angles, frustrating controls, awkward pathfinding, and some gameplay elements that do not belong to the adventure genre, such as resource management, farming, and harvesting vegetables, unskippable and frustrating shoot-em-up arcade and fishing minigames.”
“The carrots seem novel and even fun at first but quickly become tedious.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its pleasant soundtrack and immersive ambient noises, contributing to a highly atmospheric experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive attention to detail, noting that the soundtrack enhances the game's overall climatic feel.
“The attention to detail is amazing, and the soundtrack is so climatic.”
“Pleasant soundtrack and ambient noises.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players frequently express that the game evokes feelings of safety and warmth, reminiscent of better times in their lives, creating a strong emotional connection.
“So many have made me feel safe and warm, harkening me back to when times were good.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on their PCs, with only occasional freezes noted. Fortunately, the presence of regular auto saves helps mitigate any potential issues caused by these freezes.
“No problems running on my PC except for one or two freezes, but luckily regular auto-saves negated any disasters.”
