Outlaws of the Old West

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Outlaws of the Old West is a multiplayer open world role playing shooter game. It was developed by Virtual Basement LLC and was released on March 12, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Outlaws of the Old West is a open-world survival game set in the Wild West. Create your own character and build your own town, or roam the lands as a lone wolf, hunting, trading, and fighting for survival. Join factions, complete missions, and navigate the moral complexities of frontier life in this immersive and gritty simulator.

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graphics129 positive mentions

stability297 negative mentions

The game offers a vast and beautiful open world with multiple biomes, providing a rich environment for exploration and survival.
The crafting and building systems are extensive, allowing players to create everything from simple cabins to elaborate towns.
The game encourages cooperative play and community formation, with players able to trade and build together.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or new content released for an extended period, leading to concerns about its future.
Numerous technical issues, including bugs, performance inconsistencies, and server instability, disrupt gameplay and immersion.
The lack of NPC interactions and quests makes the game feel empty and repetitive after initial exploration and building.

stability
306 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with many reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as character freezing, inventory issues, and AI pathing problems. While some users acknowledge that these issues are typical for early access titles and express hope for future improvements, others find the game nearly unplayable due to its frequent crashes and game-breaking glitches. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has potential, it currently requires substantial work to enhance its stability and performance.
- “The mechanics were well thought out, the concept is amazing, and the overall gameplay really wasn't buggy at all for me.”
- “Original review from mid-2020: this game runs well for me (16GB RAM; GTX 1080 Ti), no freezes, crashes, etc. The building aspect of the game feels very much like early Ark.”
- “Runs great on best settings on my PC: i7 7700K, 16GB, GTX 1070 8GB.”
- “The game is buggy as hell and is full of cheaters, bots, and griefers.”
- “Ridiculously buggy and unpolished, the game is all but unplayable.”
- “The game is a buggy mess.”
graphics
247 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful landscapes and overall visual appeal, especially on high-end systems. However, numerous reports highlight significant issues such as graphical bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience for some users. While the game shows potential with its aesthetic design, it struggles with performance and stability, particularly on lower-end hardware.
- “The graphics and landscapes are beautiful.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the challenge is great and the amount of time you can put into this game is just tremendous.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the game-play can be repetitive but fun, and the environment is fun to watch around you.”
- “It's not pretty, and there are bugs everywhere: collision bugs, graphic bugs, NPCs that are only there to decorate badly.”
- “The graphics look like they are from the early 00s and it looks nothing like in the trailer.”
- “Graphically it's just hard to look at and runs so damn bad.”
gameplay
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game combines traditional survival mechanics with MMO-style social systems in a wild west setting, offering a vast world for exploration and crafting. While many players appreciate the building mechanics and immersive atmosphere, they also report numerous bugs, rough combat mechanics, and a lack of direction, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it for casual play, especially in multiplayer settings, while others caution potential buyers about its current state in early access.
- “Built around large shared servers and persistent worlds, the game aims to merge traditional survival mechanics with MMO-style social systems, all wrapped in a wild west theme.”
- “The core gameplay is solid and the building aspect of the game is far better than I expected.”
- “The gameplay is fun, maybe a bit lacking in PvE, but early access means that this is to be expected; Rome wasn't built in a day and early access games weren't completed in a week.”
- “Dead game full of bugs and unstable extreme lagging gameplay.”
- “This game had so much potential, but the mechanics are awful and feel very primitive compared to games like Ark.”
- “Gameplay is very buggy and there's not really much point to the game other than building all the stuff.”
optimization
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the lack of updates and fixes since its last major patch, leading to a perception of the game as poorly optimized and unplayable on various systems. While some players manage to run the game smoothly, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed for a better gaming experience.
- “I really like this game, played over 200 hours and this game runs smoothly for me.”
- “The game is very well optimized with minor bugs that are common to early access.”
- “Excited to see this game developed further and optimized, good luck developers, I will monitor the game from time to time!”
- “The game is very laggy, building is clunky and poorly optimized.”
- “This game has terrible optimization, despite the fact that the graphics don't look impressive in 2019-2020.”
- “I finally get the chance to play, and not only have I found that after all these updates, the game has still not been optimized, but it's now so laggy and glitchy that it's entirely unplayable.”
grinding
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from players. While some appreciate the balance of resource gathering and crafting, noting that it can be satisfying and not overly tedious, others find it excessively grindy, especially when dealing with bugs that can result in lost progress. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable building and farming mechanics, but many players feel that the grinding can become monotonous, particularly in the early stages or when playing solo.
- “The map is huge, building and crafting is solid, not too grindy, but enough to bring satisfaction upon completing personal projects.”
- “Pretty good for a survival, not too grindy until you get to a brick building.”
- “It's not too grindy so you can easily gather resources and start building some nice things pretty quickly.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Nothing to buy or find, just grinding is all you do.”
- “After days of painful and boring grinding for resources and building quite an exquisite/expensive base, my character and all his belongings vanished from one of the official servers.”
story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
74%
15%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of quests, NPCs, and overarching narrative. While some enjoy the sandbox elements and crafting mechanics, they feel that the game would greatly benefit from a structured storyline and interactive content to enhance engagement and provide a sense of purpose. Overall, players hope for future updates that could introduce quests and a more immersive narrative experience.
- “The graphics are great and the storyline is a lot of fun to play.”
- “I think the base of the game is perfect, but it needs some more add-ins to help build a story (what happened? why are you there? why are you trying to stay alive? etc).”
- “There is a lot of potential for this to become an even more enjoyable game that will keep your interest for longer, but only if the devs implement some kind of questing system, interactive NPCs, some kind of robust character building and skill leveling system, and add items you can only obtain from quests or special bandits that make it worthwhile to try and steal it from other players (thus a legitimate reason for PvP).”
- “It's too bad they didn't want to finish it because the part they did is pretty nice, reminds me of Conan Exiles but with no story, so it feels even more empty and pointless.”
- “There are no NPCs beyond a few vendors, no quests, and nothing to fight except for the occasional bandit gang.”
- “Lacks any kind of story or quests, which is disappointing.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized by users, who label it as a blatant cash grab with little to no ongoing support or development. Many reviewers express frustration over the abandonment of the game, citing it as unfinished and buggy while still being sold at a premium price. Overall, the sentiment is that the game exploits its initial potential for profit without delivering a satisfactory experience to players.
- “This game had a lot of potential at the start and then over time I saw the reviews of this game go from positive to mixed and now to negative. It's such a shame how they up and abandoned this project without warning and saying nothing about it. At this point, it's just a cash grab for them to still have some backup income to whatever they are doing now. I wouldn't bother.”
- “Game mechanics, from what seems like half-implemented crafting to damage scaling issues, make this nothing but a cash grab by the main company for funding other projects.”
- “I stopped playing this game well in advance of its demise as I saw the direction it was going and knew that it was just nothing but a cash grab. To me, the development seemed like a college project made by students, only content being added, no graphical improvement, no major bug fixes, just more content with bugs on top of other remaining bugs.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding amusement in its quirky mechanics, such as hilarious NPC behaviors, unexpected bugs, and the absurdity of certain game physics. While the game has potential for comedic moments, many users express frustration over its lack of development and numerous glitches, which often lead to unintentional humor. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to entertain through its imperfections, making for a uniquely funny experience despite its shortcomings.
- “You can also spin them while in midair to land some pretty hilarious 'tricks' with your horse.”
- “I find it hilarious that you can jump 12 feet and die, but plummet off the highest mountain and run back to camp.”
- “They can actually be quite funny, like horses getting stuck in the ground or furniture floating in the air (causing a few townsfolk to believe in witches haha).”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the immersive experience, with each biome featuring beautifully fitting tracks that evoke a strong "wild west" atmosphere. Players appreciate the pleasant and varied soundtrack, although some have noted that repetitive listening during long loading times can detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the music complements the game's stunning graphics and expansive world, contributing to a captivating gameplay experience.
- “The world is gigantic and each biome has its own beautifully fitting music!”
- “The game had so much potential and beautiful scenery, music, and themes.”
- “The music is actually pleasant to listen to and it doesn't loop over and over until you're sick of it.”
- “The soundtrack consists of a couple of themes that randomly turn on when you're passing a trigger area.”
- “Decent music and western sound effects.”
- “Otherwise, I love the music and the atmosphere of the game.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and beautifully rendered environments, effectively capturing a true Wild West vibe. Players appreciate the sense of scale and the relaxing nature of the game, although some note a lack of dynamic weather effects and environmental details that could enhance the experience. Overall, while the atmosphere contributes positively to gameplay, there are suggestions for improvements to make it even more engaging.
- “The atmosphere is perfectly conducive to the theme.”
- “Been playing this early access game for nearly 20 hours and have to say it's one of the best early access titles out there; a lot of crafting, leveling, and great atmosphere brings a lot of gameplay that I am really enjoying.”
- “Could have been a fun game; it has a lot going for it in certain departments and the atmosphere and pace of the game are attractive, but it falls totally flat in other areas.”
- “Needs some more props around the empty fields, maybe some abandoned cities with some loot, etc. Also, the lighting is kind of weird, and the colors look washed out, which makes the whole atmosphere look dull.”
- “The sense of scale reinforces the survival atmosphere, especially during early gameplay when resources are limited and shelter is fragile.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed, with some players finding it engaging, especially in role-playing scenarios, while others feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive without significant updates or improvements. Many users express hope that ongoing developer support will enhance the experience, making it more enjoyable for both PvE and PvP players. Overall, while the game shows potential, it currently requires further development to fully realize its replay value.
- “High replay value”
- “Overall, I'd say it's a good game and worth the current price but needs a little work to make it more playable for some.”
- “I truly feel these changes would add way more replay value and keep people engaged; otherwise, it gets boring after a bit.”
- “I wish this game would have succeeded as I really like the concept, but it seems like the devs or anyone with pull within the company don't really care what their customer base wants them to fix to make the game better and more playable.”
- “Overall, I'd say it's a good game and worth the current price, but it needs a little work to make it more playable for some.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game shows potential but is currently underdeveloped, with crafting options available that do not yet enhance character skills or attributes. While the foundation is there, players hope for future updates to improve the depth and impact of character progression. Overall, the game offers a promising start but needs significant refinement in this area.
- “This is a game I enjoyed so much. The building options, though unfinished, have a great feel to them. The character development - well, the shell is there; it'd be good to see this worked on.”
- “Crafting is in the early stages, offering a wide variety of cooking, carpentry, metalworking, ammunition and explosives, tailoring, etc. Not all of these make full use of enhancements to character development yet (i.e., the thirty or forty cooking recipes offer no changes to stamina, skill leveling up, etc. yet, but we expect to see that in the future).”
- “The similarities to Ark are not surprising, considering the developers' past involvement in that game. While I do think this initial release improves on some of Ark's faults (namely UI design, character design, and player animations), there are some major weak points.”
- “Crafting is in the early stages, offering a wide variety of cooking, carpentry, metalworking, ammunition and explosives, tailoring, etc. However, not all of these make full use of enhancements to character development yet. For example, the thirty or forty cooking recipes offer no changes to stamina or skill leveling up, but we expect that to improve in the future.”
- “The similarities to Ark are not surprising, considering the developers' past involvement in that game. While I do think this initial release improves on some of Ark's faults, such as UI design, character design, and player animations, there are regrettably some major weak points. The world design is utterly forgettable, and the randomness of prop placement, along with the lack of visual believability and readability, is extremely disappointing in a wild west game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express disappointment with the game's emotional impact, citing unresolved issues that detract from a wholesome experience. They recommend that developers prioritize fixing these problems before releasing new content to enhance the emotional engagement of the game.