Saloon Showdown VR
- October 10, 2017
- Matthew Peacock
Get on Steam"Saloon Showdown VR" is a virtual reality game that transports players to the wild west. As a lone gunfighter, players must navigate through a chaotic town and defeat the deadliest gun in the west. Utilize cover, explosives, and quick reflexes to bring peace to the lawless frontier.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Saloon Showdown VR offers an immersive and fun experience, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
- The gameplay is engaging with randomized enemy appearances, requiring players to duck, dodge, and strategize during shootouts.
- The game features satisfying gun mechanics and enjoyable reloading techniques, enhancing the overall shooting experience.
- The game feels very unfinished, with only one level and a lack of significant updates since its early access launch.
- Many players find the gun mechanics awkward, particularly the reloading system, and the overall gameplay can feel repetitive.
- There is no progression or story, leading to a short experience that some players feel is not worth the investment.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, strategic action with enjoyable gun mechanics and well-executed features like ragdoll animations and sound cues. However, it lacks polish in areas such as graphics and realism, particularly in the reload mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While the core mechanics are fun, the game requires significant refinement before it can be recommended for release.
“There are lots of little touches in this game that are done so well - the ragdoll animations, the placement of enemies, how cover works, the little sound cues that add to gameplay in classic ways.”
“The gun mechanics work great, including reloading once you get the hang of it.”
“The gameplay is simple: shoot waves of foes from designated positions, then move to the next spot and continue the battle.”
“This should have had a more realistic reload mechanic for realism.”
“It's a fun demo, but I wouldn't consider anything in the game (besides the basic mechanics) to be worthy of release.”
“I do have fun playing it, but it's going to take a lot of polish on all areas (graphics, audio & gameplay) for me to change this to a recommend.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as average, with some reviewers noting they are "okay" and "not the best," while others highlight their crispness and AAA quality. Despite the visuals, the fast-paced and strategic gameplay keeps players engaged, though many feel that the graphics, along with other aspects, need further polish for a stronger recommendation.
“Graphics are crisp and very impressive.”
“The graphics are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience.”
“The art style is unique and adds a lot of character to the game.”
“I do have fun playing it, but it's going to take a lot of polish on all areas (graphics, audio & gameplay) for me to change this to a recommend.”
“The graphics are not the best, but the gameplay is fast, strategic, and exciting.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks a story, progression, and scoring system, leading many users to feel it does not qualify as a complete game. However, there is a belief that if it were to incorporate a narrative and movement mechanics, it could become one of the best games available.
“If this game evolves to eventually include a storyline and locomotion, it has the potential to become one of the best games ever.”
“There is no story, no progression, score system; there is no game.”
“If this game evolved to eventually include a storyline and locomotion, it has the potential to become one of the best games ever.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music effectively complements the western theme of the game, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.
“The music does seem to fit the western theme.”
