The Cursed Revolver
- April 25, 2017
- The Cursed Revolver
Get on SteamThe 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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Reviews
- The game features fast-paced action and addictive gameplay that rewards quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
- Great art style and music enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- Procedural level generation and multiple unlockable abilities provide high replay value, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.
- 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.
- A lack of indicators for enemy locations can lead to tedious searching during gameplay.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
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 reload feature, 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.”
“First impression gameplay: https://www.youtube.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
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 combination of art and music enhances the overall experience, making it a standout title in their library.
“The cursed revolver is a fun little rogue-like shooter with a top-down perspective and 'Don't Starve'-inspired 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 'Don't Starve'-style graphics.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many highlighting the great soundtrack and its synergy with the art style. However, players have requested additional features such as sound and music volume controls to enhance customization.
“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 lack of sound and music volume controls really detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are no options for screen resolution settings, which makes it hard to enjoy the music properly.”
“I wish there were customizable keys and buttons for the music controls; it would make a big difference.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading users to advise against spending money on it.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
“The procedural level generation and special abilities mean that no two games will be exactly the same, providing a replay value you'd expect in games costing much more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the diverse character abilities and randomly generated environments.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that every session offers something new, making it hard to put down.”
