Sunset Rangers
- March 1, 2018
- FishermanGameDev
- 29h median play time
Get on Steam"Sunset Rangers" is a western-themed action-adventure game set in a dynamic open world. Play as a ranger, completing missions, and building reputation while battling outlaws and exploring the frontier. Customize your character, horse, and weapons as you uncover the mysteries of the Wild West.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique Western theme with potential for fun gameplay, including crafting, exploring, and engaging in PvE and PvP elements.
- Some players appreciate the atmosphere and the idea behind the game, noting that it could be enjoyable with friends.
- The developer has shown responsiveness to community feedback and has made efforts to update the game, indicating a commitment to improvement.
- The game is largely unplayable due to server shutdowns, bugs, and a lack of active development, leading many to feel it is abandoned.
- Graphics and gameplay mechanics are considered outdated and substandard, with many players reporting issues like poor AI, clunky controls, and frequent crashes.
- The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find others to play with, which diminishes the multiplayer experience.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Sunset Rangers has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the core mechanics like crafting and objectives are solid, the overall execution is lacking, particularly in shooting mechanics and AI behavior. Many users have expressed frustration with performance issues and bugs, but there is optimism that future updates could enhance the experience. Overall, the game shows potential, but significant improvements are needed for it to fully realize its promise.
“Gameplay is fun.”
“After 20+ hours of gameplay, I must say that this is the beginnings of a great game.”
“Sunset Rangers, at its core gameplay, is headed in a very positive direction.”
“The graphics, gameplay, shooting, travel, and mob AI are all lackluster and substandard.”
“I waited a long time before getting this game because I wanted to give it a chance to improve... however, it still lags on my 1080 and there seem to be no players around. Game mechanics and crafting seem fine; however, if it gets rid of the lags, I might buy it again someday.”
“The shooting is not adequate to be called a shooter; it's more like an MMO-style shooter without targeting. Hopefully, with support, they improve these mechanics.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users. While some acknowledge the potential of the concept and note that it is in early access, the overall stability is criticized as being too low, with frequent lag and glitches that detract from the experience. Players are advised to approach with caution, as the game requires significant improvements in stability and optimization.
“The game has a nice concept but it is too buggy; it crashes too many times.”
“This game has been out for over 6 months and there are some first patch priority glitches that are plaguing this game to the point that it's almost unplayable.”
“The game hitches and freezes often when traveling long distances and sometimes just turning the camera.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent and atmospheric, while others criticize them as outdated and subpar, likening them to graphics from the early 1990s. Issues such as lag during fast movement and problems with NPC interactions further detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the visual style, many feel it does not meet modern standards, leading to a lackluster impression overall.
“The graphics are good and the mechanics are still being worked on.”
“Graphics are nice and a western atmosphere is there.”
“The graphics are decent enough; the procedural generation seems to be doing its job.”
“The graphics, gameplay, shooting, travel, and mob AI are all lackluster and substandard.”
“The gameplay sucks, the graphics suck... half the buildings are stuck in the air without any way to get to them.”
“Graphics are not on par with what you would expect in the 21st century; yet as soon as you get on a horse and move faster than a slow walk, everything is laggy and you end up riding a horse that you can't control.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with numerous glitches, stutters, and performance issues typical of early access titles. However, players appreciate the developers' commitment to regular updates and improvements, expressing optimism for future enhancements. While the experience is enjoyable despite these challenges, many users feel the game was not ready for its alpha release.
“The development so far has been amazing, with huge improvements in performance and overall look and feel of the game. There is already a decent amount of things to do, so it is looking very good so far.”
“Regularly updates the game with hotfixes and content, and performance improvements. I am looking forward to the future of this game. I highly recommend it; there are not many western games out there, and this is one that's active, growing, with a great dev team. Tell your friends! :)”
“Surpassing the obvious bugs, stutters, and optimization issues in early builds, it's still a fun game to play, though it would be more enjoyable if more people played.”
“This game is in very early access, so expect a lot of glitches and optimization issues.”
“Very low population, badly optimized, and poor performance game. I hate dropping bad reviews, but this game wasn't ready for alpha release. I got a refund; hopefully, with a few patches, it might be good. Interesting concept, I still have hope.”
“Which means there is zero optimization whatsoever. NPC enemies are in the game but have no real AI yet, so they are derpy until that happens.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive wild west setting, enhanced by appealing graphics and a unique blend of post-apocalyptic elements. Reviewers appreciate the combination of a dusty, worn-in environment with both traditional western themes and futuristic technology, creating a compelling and atmospheric experience.
“The game itself is actually pretty fun solo if you enjoy the wild west atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is sufficiently creepy; it's sort of a future post-apocalypse type of western with bandits and future tech, but everything is worn in and dusty.”
“Not only that, the atmosphere is great!”
“The atmosphere is sufficiently creepy; it's a sort of futuristic post-apocalypse type of western with bandits and future tech, but everything feels worn and dusty.”
“The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
“Despite the interesting setting, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in "Sunset Rangers" is currently underdeveloped, featuring basic quests and a backdrop of civil conflict, but lacks depth and player choice, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express a desire for more engaging narratives and options for solo gameplay, as well as a need for improved mechanics to enhance immersion. Overall, while the game has potential, its storytelling elements require significant improvement to captivate players.
“Here's a little story to illustrate:”
“There are a few quests that pop up from time to time, there are bad guys to shoot, loot to find, the civil war is practically going on, and there are things to build.”
“It still needs a few storylines as well as a kind of choice scenario with NPCs instead of fighting every time.”
“There are a few quests that pop up from time to time, there's bad guys to shoot, loot to find, the civil war is practically going on and there are things to build.”
“Sunset Rangers seems like it could be an enjoyable sandbox survival game, but there is a number of things in this game that need attention, including the lack of engaging story elements.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the quality of the music tracks and specifically noting that the menu music is particularly impressive.
“The sound is very good, especially the music tracks.”
“The menu music is pretty awesome.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, as one user noted that despite having powerful hardware, they experienced significant lag, which detracted from their overall experience.
