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
- gameplay32 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Sunset Rangers has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the core mechanics like crafting, PvE, and objectives are solid, the shooting mechanics and AI behavior are subpar. Many users have experienced performance issues, including lag, which detracts from the overall experience, though there is optimism for future improvements. Overall, the game shows potential but currently lacks polish in several key areas.
“After 20+ hours of gameplay, I must say that this is the beginnings of a great game.”
“The base gameplay so far is pretty solid, albeit a few expected bugs and glitches, but what open world game doesn't have them?”
“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.”
“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.”
“25 minutes of gameplay and a 'duel' against an NPC that ran in a way I have not seen since 1990.”
- stability32 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 improving over time, the overall stability remains a significant concern, particularly for those unfamiliar with early access titles. Players should be prepared for a frustrating experience filled with glitches and lag.
“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.”
“It takes forever to load onto the server, and when I do, the FPS is terrible. It goes to 50-60 FPS, but when I try to move an inch, the game freezes.”
- graphics30 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 procedural generation further detract from the visual experience. Overall, while there are some positive remarks about the graphics, many players feel they do not meet modern standards.
“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.”
“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.”
“Graphics like 1992.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with numerous glitches, stutters, and performance issues typical of early access titles. While players acknowledge significant improvements and regular updates from the development team, many express frustration over the game's readiness for release, citing poor performance and low player population. Despite these challenges, there is optimism for future enhancements as the game evolves.
“Regularly updates the game with hotfixes and content and performance, etc. I am looking forward to the future of this game. I highly recommend this game; there are not many western games out there, and this is one that's active, growing, with a great dev team. Tell your friends!”
“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.”
“As this is common in any game this early in development, I'll look past it for now and see how optimization goes down the line.”
“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 derping until that happens.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % 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. Players appreciate the creepy, worn-in feel that combines traditional western themes with futuristic technology, creating a compelling and atmospheric experience. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's enjoyment, especially for solo players.
“The game itself is actually pretty fun solo if you enjoy the wild west atmosphere.”
“Not only that, the atmosphere is great!”
“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.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in "Sunset Rangers" is currently underdeveloped, with players noting a lack of engaging narratives and meaningful choices involving NPCs. While there are occasional quests and a backdrop of civil conflict, the game needs more depth and variety in its storytelling to enhance the overall experience. Reviewers express a desire for a solo mode and richer role-playing elements to better cater to players who enjoy immersive storytelling.
“Here's a little story to illustrate:”
“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 it lacks depth in its storytelling and character interactions, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- music4 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. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The sound is very good, especially the music tracks.”
“The menu music is pretty awesome.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor aspect of the game is noted to be overshadowed by technical issues, particularly significant lag, which detracted from the overall experience. Users found the situation ironically amusing given their high-end hardware, but the humor was not enough to compensate for the performance problems.
