The Cursed Revolver

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The Cursed Revolver is a single player action game. It was developed by The Cursed Revolver and was released on April 25, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Wild West is plunged into chaos when the land is cursed by an artifact known simply as The Cursed Revolver. Discovered by an unsuspecting cowboy, the revolver becomes bound to him and demands only one thing: payment of life. The cowboy must now face the Deadly Demons of the West if he is to have any hope of breaking the curse.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced action and addictive gameplay that rewards quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
It has a unique art style and great music, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
The procedural level generation and multiple unlockable abilities provide high replay value and keep the gameplay fresh.

The game was released in an unfinished state, leading some to view it as a cash grab.
Players have reported issues with enemies getting stuck, causing frustrating pauses in the action.
There is a lack of indicators for enemy locations, making it difficult to track down the last enemies in a level.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The gameplay is characterized by addictive mechanics that demand fast reflexes and strategic risk-vs-reward decisions, where players must manage health while utilizing abilities. The solid mechanics, including a reloading system, contribute to a challenging and progressive experience that rewards quick timing and skillful play. Overall, the combination of engaging art style and gameplay mechanics suggests strong potential for a sequel.
- “Addicting gameplay that requires fast reflexes.”
- “Challenging and progressive gameplay that rewards you for quick timing and risking your health to get out of dangerous situations.”
- “Using abilities in exchange for health makes situations interesting and encourages risk-vs-reward gameplay.”
- “Risk vs reward gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The graphics of the game are praised for their pleasant and unique art style, reminiscent of "Don't Starve," which complements the gameplay mechanics effectively. Users highlight the visuals as awesome and note that the art and music contribute significantly to the game's charm, making it a standout title in their collections.
- “The cursed revolver is a fun little rogue-like shooter with a top-down perspective and 'Don't Starve'-style graphics.”
- “Pleasant looking graphics and artwork.”
- “The art style and music are both great and help make this game a special addition to your Steam library.”
- “The cursed revolver is a fun little rogue-like shooter with a top-down perspective and graphics that resemble 'Don't Starve'.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the game's theme.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, with many users highlighting the great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the combination of art style and music contributes to making the game stand out in players' libraries. However, some users have suggested the inclusion of more customizable audio settings.
- “Good music and audio.”
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “The art style and music are both great and help make this game a special addition to your Steam library.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are no options to adjust the music volume separately from sound effects, which is frustrating.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users advising against spending money on the game.
- “Don't spend your money on this cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
The game's procedural level generation and unique special abilities ensure that each playthrough is distinct, providing a high level of replayability typically found in more expensive titles.
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the diverse character abilities and randomly generated environments.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, this game encourages you to explore different strategies and play styles, making every session feel new.”
- “The procedural level generation and special abilities mean that no two games will be exactly the same, giving this game a replay value you'd expect in titles costing much more.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences really diminishes replayability.”
- “While the game has a unique concept, the repetitive gameplay mechanics make it hard to stay engaged for a second playthrough.”