Hopalong: The Badlands

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Hopalong: The Badlands is a single player shooter game with comedy and historical themes. It was developed by From the Future LLC and was released on November 21, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hopalong: The Badlands is a comedic VR shooter set in the Wild West, where you ride a stick to move and use a bullet-time Quickdraw Ability to take down the Dynamite Gang. With numerous weapons and mounts to unlock, bullet-time Quickdraw Ability, full satirical VO, and smooth movement across an expansive western landscape, it promises a unique and entertaining experience.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The locomotion mechanic is clever and intuitive, making the gameplay fun and engaging.
The game features great humor, beautiful graphics, and immersive sound design, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a unique and entertaining take on the Western FPS genre, with enjoyable gameplay that is suitable for family and party settings.

Some players may experience motion sickness, especially during prolonged play or rapid movements.
The game can feel too easy, with a lack of challenge that may not satisfy all players.
Aiming can be inconsistent at times, particularly when shooting from a distance.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique locomotion mechanic that enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable than typical VR shooting galleries. Players engage in simple yet fun mechanics, such as shooting bandits while galloping on a stick horse, which adds a layer of challenge as they must manage both movement and their horse's health. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay, scenic maps, and humor creates an addictive experience, despite its simplicity.
- “Really clever locomotion mechanic, and the gameplay is way more fun than any of the other VR shooting galleries I've seen so far.”
- “The gameplay involves shooting bandits such as the notorious dynamite gang, in your role as the crime-fighting sheriff, whilst galloping on your stick horse around scenic landscapes.”
- “The gameplay is otherwise typical of an FPS game, but enjoyable as there are several maps to explore, and the game could even be a little challenging at times as you juggle moving on your horse whilst using your weapon, as simultaneously you need to ensure your horse's health is maintained by stopping to let it drink water which could be mid-shootout!”
- “The gameplay is otherwise typical of an FPS game, but enjoyable as there are several maps to explore. The game could even be a little challenging at times as you juggle moving on your horse while using your weapon, as simultaneously you need to ensure your horse's health is maintained by stopping to let it drink water, which could be mid-shootout!”
- “The gameplay itself is of course simple and maybe not unique for a VR shooter, but the one-of-a-kind locomotion adds so much to the game!”
- “The stick horse mechanic, while initially off-putting, can be a fun way to live-action role play your way to fitness, especially if you don't cheat by using only your arm movement and instead opt for full body movement.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as goofy and hilarious, seamlessly integrated into the gameplay and enhancing the overall fun experience. Players appreciate the cartoonish, wild-west atmosphere and find the comedic elements, such as riding a stick horse, to be both entertaining and challenging. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes to the game's addictiveness and enjoyment.
- “It's funny too and fun to play.”
- “Well, this is a funny cartoon/comedy-styled first person shooter with free locomotion, several weapons (both shooting and melee), several big maps to explore and various cowboy opponents to kill.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing in the beginning; it was just so fun to ride/galloping on that stick horse, and at the same time, it makes the game a little more challenging, as it's much more difficult to aim and kill the enemies while galloping, even if aiming is accurate and weapon handling is good!”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beauty and polish, featuring a well-executed cartoon style that enhances the wild-west atmosphere. Reviewers note the detailed environments and clever locomotion system, drawing comparisons to other titles like Arizona Sunshine while emphasizing the game's unique charm. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
- “Perfect graphics, interface and mechanics.”
- “Very clever locomotion system that works well, great cartoon style graphics.”
- “It really has that well-made and good looking graphics, cool environment and that funny wild-west stylish atmosphere.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a captivating electro-western vibe that loops seamlessly without losing its appeal, enhancing the overall experience. Complemented by high-quality voice acting and sound effects, the western-style guitar music significantly contributes to the game's immersive atmosphere. Overall, the audio elements are well-executed and add to the game's aesthetic charm.
- “The music, which amazingly loops forever, still sounds incredibly good no matter how long you play, and has a unique electro-western vibe.”
- “The voice acting, sound effects, and music are well done, and the game is also beautiful in terms of graphics.”
- “Sound effects and voice-overs are great (reminds me of Arizona Sunshine again), and especially the western-style guitar music in the background adds a lot to the feeling.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a more story-driven experience, indicating that they appreciate and enjoy narratives in games.
- “A little bit more story-driven would be nice too (I love stories).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its high-quality graphics and engaging environments, effectively capturing a humorous wild-west style that enhances the overall experience.
- “It really has well-made and good-looking graphics, a cool environment, and a funny wild-west stylish atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on a GTX 980 Ti, with frame loss only occurring during gameplay recording due to the capture software's resource demands rather than any issues with the game itself.
- “The game runs great on my GTX 980 Ti, and the only time I experienced frame loss was while I was recording the gameplay at the same time. This was not due to the game itself, but rather because my capture software was taking up too many resources.”

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80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Review: Hopalong: The Badlands
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
Destructoid.com
80%

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Hopalong: The Badlands is a shooter game with comedy and historical themes.

Hopalong: The Badlands is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

Hopalong: The Badlands was released on November 21, 2017.

Hopalong: The Badlands was developed by From the Future LLC.

Hopalong: The Badlands has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Hopalong: The Badlands is a single player game.

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