Guns at Dawn: West Shooter

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Multiplayer shooting game with 1v1 cowboy duels. Survive in west gun battles

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,554 reviews

graphics239 positive mentions

monetization72 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a unique Wild West theme that immerses players in the experience.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a good balance of skill required to win duels.
The controls are easy to learn, making it accessible for new players.

There are frequent issues with matchmaking, often pairing players with significantly higher-level opponents.
The game is plagued by cheaters who can shoot through walls and have aimbot-like accuracy.
Progression can be slow and heavily reliant on in-game purchases, making it feel pay-to-win.

graphics
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
18%
2%
The game's graphics have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the beautiful art style, character designs, and overall aesthetics that effectively convey a wild west theme. While some players appreciate the watercolor art style and detailed environments, others note that the graphics can appear dated or in need of optimization. Overall, the visuals are generally regarded as good, contributing positively to the gaming experience, though there are calls for improvements and updates.
- “The graphics may appear dated, but the watercolor art style on portraits and loading screens combined with brilliant little backstories for each character really brings the game to life and sells the wild west theme.”
- “The maps are really nice and the graphics are phenomenal.”
- “This game has really nice graphics, art style, and mechanics; it is quite fun, and I really enjoyed it.”
- “The graphics suck.”
- “Game is sooooooo bad, graphics are bad, gameplay is absolutely terrible and very simple.”
- “Honestly, I like the game.. only thing I have to say about it is graphics could be better and they definitely need more matches; three just isn't enough.”
gameplay
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
25%
6%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and addictive, with a unique western duel theme and smooth mechanics that appeal to players. However, many users express concerns about the game's balance, grindiness, and pay-to-win elements, alongside issues like limited modes and bugs. While some players enjoy the quick matches and engaging mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating due to matchmaking problems and a lack of essential features.
- “It's gameplay loop is fun and addicting while at the same time going by at breakneck speeds, making it a perfect game on the go if you want to get a quick match in.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, it is easy to understand and hard to master, it gets a little grindy as you progress, but it does not lose its purpose.”
- “I love this game, the mechanics of the game are so smooth and I really feel like I am at a shootout.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, and while it'll end in a minute, the duels feel slow.”
- “The gameplay is not very special.”
- “The gameplay is boring; the progress is so slow and all I have to do is tap and release, which makes it tiresome rather than fun.”
monetization
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
10%
77%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly those that play automatically after matches. While some appreciate that ads are optional for rewards, others feel that the game leans towards a "pay-to-win" model, with expensive in-app purchases and time-locked crates that hinder progression without spending money. Overall, players are divided on whether the monetization enhances or detracts from the gaming experience, with a significant number calling for a reduction in ad frequency and more balanced pricing for in-game purchases.
- “There's basically no ads unless you want those extra caches, which is a big win for me.”
- “Fun game with little to no ads as of yet.”
- “No ads, awesome.”
- “The monetization is gross and manipulative every step of the way and gets in the way of what could be a decent game.”
- “The main monetization is those pesky time-locked crates.”
- “Too many intrusive ads and the store is a scam.”
story
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
74%
4%
The reviews indicate a strong desire for a story mode in the game, with many players expressing that the current lack of narrative and character development detracts from the overall experience. Users suggest that adding a single-player campaign or missions could enhance gameplay, making it feel less repetitive and more engaging. Overall, while the game is appreciated for its mechanics and graphics, the absence of a compelling story is a significant drawback that many hope will be addressed in future updates.
- “Would be awesome if there was a single player campaign story mode in a sprawling open world environment.”
- “The amount of characters to choose from are amazing along with the stories where they came from are great to read. I've read all of them; you just had to create an amazing storyline.”
- “Great game with excellent graphics, just wish there was an open world mode like GTA, or at least a story mode.”
- “There's no story, no exploration, no environment, or NPCs, or characters to deal with; it's just all duels.”
- “PVP only, no storyline, character development, campaign, chat, or offline modes.”
- “This game only needs two things: a story mode and battle royale/teams.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the overall vibe and quality of the soundtrack, they express frustration over repetitive ad music that disrupts the experience. Players desire a broader variety of western-themed tracks to enhance the game's atmosphere, as the current selection feels limited. Overall, the game's music is praised for its quality, but improvements and more diverse options are strongly recommended.
- “Vibe is immaculate with great music, art, and graphics.”
- “I really like this game; great graphics, great gameplay, awesome music, I recommend it.”
- “Awesome graphics and background music, loved it!”
- “This is a very fun game, but the creators of this game really need to do something about the goddamn ads for Chrome Valley Customs that relentlessly play their background music whether you watch the ads or not.”
- “The repetitive ad music just starts playing out of nowhere and no matter how many times you watch the ads in hope that it stops, it doesn't.”
- “When I think of what annoys me the most, it's hearing the same soundtrack, including the sound effects when using the menu.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
97%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, freezes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as character invisibility, collision problems, and unresponsive controls, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some enjoy the core gameplay and graphics, the overwhelming presence of technical issues detracts from the overall experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches, making for an excellent experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues; everything works perfectly.”
- “The performance is top-notch, with no crashes or bugs to disrupt gameplay.”
- “The game stopped and wanted to upload the game's data every time I wanted to play but freezes before finishing. Back down to a 3-star... deleted game.”
- “This game genuinely did not exceed my expectations. The trailer looked great, the graphics are alright, but the game and AI are just broken. I was doing a duel when somehow my AI was invisible, and it kept being like that every game I went in. The game is very buggy; I have to say, but I gave it a 2-star because of the graphics and trailer. Fix your game, please.”
- “Horrible game, super buggy, and some people just get to walk through walls and shoot you from inside the wall, and you can't do anything to them.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, often detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the rewards from grinding, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of gameplay, especially without spending money. The limitations on loot chests and the need for extensive grinding to progress further contribute to a sense of annoyance among users.
- “Grinding is possible, but is very slow and takes the fun away from the game.”
- “However, the collision is janky, camera glitches out around other players, and the similar playstyle in the maps makes grinding (which you'd need to do a lot without pay-to-win) very repetitive.”
- “The game is fun, but the only thing to complain about is that it's a grinding game if you don't spend cash.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players report smooth performance even on lower-end systems, others highlight significant issues with controls, graphics, and gameplay balance that require improvement. Many users express a desire for better optimization to enhance the overall experience, particularly in terms of control responsiveness and map performance.
- “No performance issues yet and can run this game smoothly at 4GB RAM.”
- “Decent game, a little fun to play, moments need to upgrade, and optimization is needed.”
- “Maps are cool, but some have bad performance or balance.”
- “Too bad, just moving around and shooting, and even these simple moves are not optimized.”
- “This game needs attention and requires some optimization in graphics and gameplay.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a significant aspect, with players enjoying the mix of tense gameplay and comedic moments, particularly noting the amusing character movements. However, some users experienced connectivity issues that detracted from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as consistently funny and entertaining.
- “I am having a lot of fun; the gameplay can be quite tense at times and hilarious at others.”
- “The tipsy movement of the characters is pretty funny.”
- “This game is hilarious.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
Character development in the game is noted for its overall strong design and art, with players appreciating the fun and simple character aesthetics. However, there is a significant lack of depth, as the game focuses solely on PvP without a storyline or campaign, leading to criticisms of sluggish animations and a need for more engaging content.
- “Overall best character design and art.”
- “It's a really cool western 'high noon' type game that is fun, has amazing artwork, cool character design, and is just plain fun.”
- “Fun game, love the simple character design, but the controls are a little bit wonky; the movement is too slow for me. This game could use a little bit of story mode, just enough for extra content.”
- “The game focuses solely on PvP, leaving no room for character development or a meaningful storyline.”
- “There is a complete lack of character development; it feels like I'm just grinding without any narrative or growth.”
- “Without a campaign or offline modes, the character development is non-existent, making the experience feel shallow.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's quick and easy mechanics, which contribute to a high replayability factor, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “Quick, easy fun with a great replayability factor.”