Saloon King

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Saloon King is a single player action game. It was developed by TDSR Entertainment LLC and was released on December 16, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Saloon King is a fast-paced western shooter where you play a renegade aiming to take over a saloon by battling four ruthless gangs. With wild spray 'n' pray action, you must clear out all enemies and prove you're the ultimate gunslinger. Prepare for an intense showdown against the entire town in this cinematic, action-packed experience.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chaotic shooting experience that can be enjoyed in a short playtime.
Visually appealing with a charming low-poly style and humorous elements that add to the enjoyment.
Achievements provide a fun challenge, encouraging players to strategize and engage with the gameplay.

Gameplay can be frustrating due to the lack of aiming assistance and simplistic mechanics.
The game is very short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
Encountering bugs and technical issues can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, allowing players to quickly engage with the action, though some find it lacking depth and variety across factions. While the chaotic nature of the gameplay can be enjoyable, it is often criticized for being too simplistic and not matching the quality of the visuals, leading to mixed reviews overall. Additionally, the presence of tricky achievements adds a layer of challenge, but the overall experience may feel short and unsatisfying for some players.
- “At first, I didn't like not having a reticle, but I embraced the chaotic spray-and-pray nature of the gameplay after a couple of runs, and I think it works well here.”
- “In this game, you step into the boots of a tough gunslinger aiming to take over the saloon with straightforward and simple shooting mechanics.”
- “The gameplay isn’t overly complex, but its simplicity lets you quickly get into the action and enjoy the experience.”
- “The gameplay is too simplistic and the game itself is too short.”
- “Yet the gameplay is so lacking compared to the visuals that I can't recommend it at this time.”
- “The gameplay is also simplistic in that each faction is the same in terms of offense.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming low-poly style that evokes nostalgia for classic polygon gaming, effectively complementing the game's western theme. While the visuals and humorous UI elements are well-received, some players feel that the overall gameplay does not match the quality of the graphics.
- “Nice old-school graphics and I really liked the funny UI texts and dialogs.”
- “I love the low poly graphics!”
- “Yet the gameplay is so lacking compared to the visuals that I can't recommend it at this time.”
- “The graphical style is a bit of a throwback to earlier polygon gaming and it works really well for what it is meant to do.”
- “Just like an old-time western shoot-out, you are armed with a six-shot revolver and there is a graphic that illustrates how many shots you have left before you need to reload.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its sharp wit and engaging dialogue, with users highlighting the amusing UI texts and the overall comedic tone of the western-themed shooter. The combination of old-school graphics and funny elements contributes to a delightful gaming experience.
- “Short, sharp, shiny, and funny; very good!”
- “Nice old-school graphics, and I really liked the funny UI texts and dialogs.”
- “A hilarious and fun western-themed shooter game!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game resonates strongly with players, evoking nostalgia for classic western themes and films, particularly reminiscent of the atmosphere created by LucasArts' "Outlaws" and the movie "Unforgiven." Players appreciate the game's ability to connect with their fond memories of western-oriented media through its soundtrack.
- “The music in this game perfectly captures the essence of the genre, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth and emotion to the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is a nostalgic journey that resonates with players, making every moment memorable.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-crafted and engaging for an indie game, complementing the gameplay, which is described as silly yet enjoyable. Additionally, players find the steam achievements to be unexpectedly challenging.
- “The story was surprisingly well told for an indie game.”
- “A fitting story, silly gameplay, and surprisingly tricky Steam achievements.”