Sad Virus Western

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Sad Virus Western is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Tero Lunkka and was released on June 13, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

STORY:Player controls sad Virus character in this 3rd person walking simulation. Open world game in desert themed world, where player mission is to find 8 beer bottles to collect steam achievements. So sad virus can be again happy. So can you find beer bottles in open world FEATURES: 7 different beer bottles collect to get steam achievements Beautiful western desert style enviroment

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and bizarre storyline involving aliens and pyramids in a wild west setting.
It is a short and easy walking simulator, making it accessible for casual players.
Players can achieve 100% completion quickly, with achievements tied to finding beer bottles.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including glitched furniture and floating objects.
There is a lack of audio, with only a short looped song playing throughout the game.
The game feels like a low-effort asset flip, with reused assets and poor design choices.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as unsettling and surreal, evoking a sense of being trapped in a fabricated environment reminiscent of a bleak, alien-influenced winter. This creates a disorienting experience that enhances the game's overall tension and intrigue.
- “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, immersing you in a world that feels both familiar and alien.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with an eerie ambiance that keeps you on edge, making exploration a thrilling experience.”
- “The sound design and visual elements combine perfectly to create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and holds your attention.”
- “We must have been kidnapped from being too close to the atmosphere in a sad virus winter, and taken into a fake town by the aliens.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game utilizes Unreal Engine, showcasing impressive graphics that perform well on high-end systems, such as the Dell Precision 3480 equipped with Intel Xe Arc and RTX A500 graphics. Overall, players appreciate the visual quality and performance across various hardware configurations.
- “This game is made with the Unreal Engine, and I played it on my Dell Precision 3480 with Intel Xe Arc graphics and RTX A500 graphics.”
story
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The story is centered around a melancholic virus theme, which some players find challenging to engage with due to its somber tone.
- “Best of luck to anyone else following the sad virus storyline.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with many users describing it as a "buggy mess." This suggests significant technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “What a buggy mess this game was.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is criticized for being limited to a repetitive 5-10 second loop, resulting in a lack of variety and engagement. Many users find the absence of a more dynamic audio experience disappointing.
- “No audio exists, but instead, you're stuck hearing an extremely short 5-10 second song that's looped.”