Quick Draw

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Quick Draw is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Playing With Matches and was released on January 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Quick Draw" is a fast-paced, physics-based multiplayer game. Players quickly build and adjust contraptions to fling a lit match onto a dynamite stick, hoping to ignite their opponents' fuses before theirs. With various objects and tools at their disposal, strategy and creativity are key in this lighthearted, destructive party game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a well-executed wild west setting with fun visuals and immersive gameplay mechanics, such as physically drawing weapons.
It's a simple yet enjoyable game that tests reflexes and speed, making it a good casual experience, especially with the potential for multiplayer in the future.
The ability to adjust the height of the holsters adds a nice touch to the gameplay, and the ragdoll physics of enemies can provide comedic moments.

The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with limited modes and no real challenge due to AI opponents being poor shots.
There are significant control issues, such as difficulty in grabbing guns and unclear reloading mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
The online multiplayer feature is currently missing, and many players report a lack of available opponents, making the game feel empty and less engaging.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as cute and cartoony, contributing to a fun visual experience, though some users find them simplistic and repetitive. While the visuals are appreciated, they are often overshadowed by the game's dull gameplay, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite this, many players feel the graphics are decent for the price and express a desire for more features to enhance the experience.
- “Great game with fun visuals.”
- “Cartoony graphics work well.”
- “Beneath the cute graphics lurks a dull and repetitive wave shooter.”
- “Simplistic graphics, simplistic gameplay.”
- “Decent enough graphics, and no bugs or problems.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being boring, simplistic, and lacking variety, leading to a repetitive experience. While some find it addictive and fun, the overall consensus points to a need for improved mechanics and more engaging modes, particularly in online play.
- “The gameplay is simple but addictive and fun.”
- “A nice idea but presentation and mechanics need improvement.”
- “Simplistic graphics, simplistic gameplay.”
- “Really, the lack of gameplay variety and the slow repetitive pace are what push it over the edge from being borderline to no.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the tension it adds during draws, while others feel that the ambient sounds are too sparse and could benefit from a continuous, low-key western-style soundtrack. Additionally, there are concerns about the ambient soundtrack's lack of seamless looping, which disrupts immersion.
- “The music adds more tension during the draws, enhancing the experience compared to the usual crows squawking.”
- “The ambient sound creates a sense of silence, but it could benefit from some low western-style music in the background or additional ambient sounds.”
- “The ambient soundtrack should loop seamlessly without noticeable gaps, as it currently stops and starts abruptly.”
- “More tension in the draws and music playing with draws when it ends rather than crows squawking.”
- “The ambient sound is almost like being in silence; it could benefit from either some low western-style music in the background or more ambient sounds.”
- “I could hear the ambient soundtrack stop and start with a gap in between; it should loop seamlessly.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and poorly designed, with frustrating mechanics such as the cumbersome reloading process that requires holstering weapons one at a time. This has led to a negative perception of the overall gameplay experience.
- “Reloading was tedious and forced you to holster one weapon at a time.”
- “Lesson to remember: indie VR game bundles are compiled of tedious, badly made VR trash.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing ragdoll physics on enemies, contributing to its overall charm and making it a genuinely funny experience for players.
- “There's also some rather hilarious ragdoll physics on the enemies, but it just adds to the charm.”
- “Lol, that's a funny game!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is considered acceptable for its price, though players express a desire for more engaging features and missions, such as saloon gunfights, to enhance the experience. The cartoony graphics are appreciated, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “There are interesting ideas in the story, but they are poorly executed and fail to create a compelling narrative.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its immersive mechanics, such as the unique interaction of reloading through spinning or touching the barrel, which enhances player engagement and connection to the gameplay experience. This tactile approach fosters a deeper emotional investment, making players feel more involved in the game's narrative and action.