Hopalong: The Badlands
- November 21, 2017
- From the Future LLC
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
Get on SteamHopalong: 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.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features a unique and intuitive locomotion system that enhances immersion and makes gameplay enjoyable.
- It combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience for players and great for parties.
- The graphics and sound design are impressive, contributing to the overall charm and appeal of the game.
- Some players may experience motion sickness due to the locomotion mechanics, especially during fast movements or turns.
- The gameplay can feel too easy, with a lack of difficulty settings or challenges as players progress.
- Aiming can be inconsistent at times, particularly when shooting from a distance, which may affect the overall shooting experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple yet highly enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of movement, shooting, and taking cover. Players find the combination of graphics, interface, and mechanics to be addictive, while the unique locomotion in VR enhances the experience despite its lack of uniqueness in the shooter genre. Overall, the game runs smoothly, with minor performance issues attributed to external factors rather than the game itself.
“The actual gameplay is simple but very much enjoyable.”
“Gameplay-wise, keep moving, and try to master the art of shooting while galloping, but also remember to take cover.”
“The gameplay itself is of course simple and maybe not unique for a VR shooter, but the one-of-a-kind locomotion itself adds so much to the game!”
“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!”
“Gameplay wise, keep moving, and try to master the art of shooting while galloping, but also remember to take cover.”
“I will eventually continue or update this review when I have spent more gameplay hours in the game, and especially when more content gets added in future updates!”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as goofy and entertaining, seamlessly integrated with its engaging gameplay and vibrant graphics. Players appreciate the cartoonish, wild-west atmosphere and find the comedic elements, such as riding a stick horse while battling enemies, to be both hilarious and challenging. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's fun and addictive nature.
“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, this game is a little bit more challenging as well, as it's much more difficult to aim and kill the enemies while galloping, even if aiming is accurate and weapon handling is good!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their perfect execution, featuring a clever locomotion system and a polished cartoon style that enhances the game's wild-west atmosphere. Users note the detailed environments, drawing comparisons to titles like Arizona Sunshine while emphasizing the unique, vibrant aesthetic. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“Perfect graphics, interface, and mechanics.”
“Very clever locomotion system that works well, great cartoon-style graphics.”
“It really has well-made and good-looking graphics, a cool environment, and a funny wild-west stylish atmosphere.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look very low resolution.”
“The environments are bland and lack the vibrancy that would make them engaging.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music features a captivating electro-western vibe that loops seamlessly without losing its appeal, enhancing the overall experience. Complemented by high-quality sound effects and voice-overs, the western-style guitar adds significant depth to the atmosphere.
“The music, which amazingly loops forever and still sounds incredibly good no matter how long you play, has a unique electro-western vibe.”
“Sound effects and voice-overs are great, reminding me of Arizona Sunshine again, and especially the western-style guitar music in the background adds a lot to the feeling.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more story-driven experience, indicating that they appreciate and enjoy engaging narratives in games.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I love how the narrative unfolds, revealing deep character backstories and unexpected twists.”
“The world-building is exceptional, making the story feel rich and immersive.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its high-quality graphics and visually appealing environments, complemented by 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-style atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on a GTX 980 Ti with minimal frame loss, which appears to be linked to external factors like capture software rather than the game's performance itself.
“The game runs great on my GTX 980 Ti. The only time I experienced frame loss was while recording gameplay, which was due to my capture software using too many resources, not the game itself.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs; the game feels very stable overall.”
“The performance is solid, and I can play for hours without any issues or interruptions.”
