The Feud: Wild West Tactics
- July 22, 2020
- Galaxy Pest Control
Get on Steam"The Feud: Wild West Tactics" is a turn-based game set in the Wild West, focusing on the Hatfield and McCoy feud. Players can engage in gunfights, knife fights, and dynamite throwing, and must learn to use their posse effectively. In Western Saga mode, players can build their own western empire through resource management, upgrades, exploration, and combat against other families. The game offers polished turn-based tactical gameplay with a focus on small team battles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging resource management and strategic gameplay, allowing players to hire characters and expand their territory while facing dynamic AI opponents.
- The combat system is enjoyable, with a good cover mechanic and a variety of characters and skills that add depth to the tactical experience.
- The game has a unique western theme that appeals to fans of turn-based strategy games, providing a fresh take on the genre with historical references and immersive storytelling.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making navigation cumbersome and detracting from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from significant balance issues, with players often facing overwhelming odds against higher-level enemies, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Technical problems, including bugs and crashes, hinder the experience, with some players reporting game-breaking encounters and inconsistent mechanics.
- story36 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of the game, centered around the Hatfield and McCoy feud, is generally well-received for its engaging characters and gritty atmosphere, though some players find it lacks depth and modern presentation. While the narrative provides a solid backdrop for gameplay, many reviewers note that the missions can become repetitive and overly reliant on combat, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, players appreciate the unique storylines and the option to explore different modes, such as saga mode, for added replay value.
“I'm really enjoying the story so far as well.”
“Great game with a good storyline.”
“Centered on the famous Hatfield and McCoy feud, you'll be able to play special storylines from each side with sets of unique characters, each with a ton of personality and grit!”
“The story was okay but nothing special, and the graphics were not up to modern levels.”
“I want to like this game, but the presentation of the story is terrible.”
“The missions were largely the same, and the feeling of always being outgunned is even worse.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are outdated and lack polish, often rating them around 5/10. While some appreciated the decent visuals for the genre, others criticized the limited character customization and poor screen angles, suggesting that the graphics detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, many players found the gameplay engaging enough to compensate for the visual deficiencies.
“The graphics are decent for the genre but character customization needs major improvement and character creation needs to be a thing.”
“The game ran smoothly with no graphical or software issues.”
“First impressions: nice graphics, music and sound effects but the aspect ratio makes me believe this game was developed for tablets; even at full screen setting it does populate my widescreen monitor.”
“The story, graphics, and overall feel of the feud is far below what I would consider an independent title.”
“Graphics are boring.”
“Story was ok but nothing special and graphics were not up to modern levels.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable and challenging due to customizable hero skills and decent combat mechanics. However, significant issues arise from a game-breaking wolf encounter, bland mission variety, and the inability to save during battles, leading to frustrations that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are redeeming qualities, many players feel the gameplay is hindered by critical flaws, resulting in low ratings.
“I like it; the graphics are weak, but the gameplay is fun and challenging. Hopefully, it warrants a sequel with improved graphics and more playable factions for the hired guns.”
“The combat is pretty enjoyable, and you can customize your heroes' skill builds to change up their gameplay styles.”
“Not once did I struggle to understand the game mechanics, and in fact, I picked it up rather quickly. The strategy is what really hooked me into the game.”
“In the saga gameplay, there is a wolf encounter you can randomly get that will guarantee your entire posse dies.”
“This one encounter is a game-breaking mechanic that makes everything you do in the game worthless.”
“Firstly, the gameplay suffers from many other XCOM-like games in that it gets very bland very quickly, and while XCOM has some variety to its missions, the feud's missions are essentially all 'kill all enemies'.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its randomized starting positions, multiple maps, and a mix of story and 4x-style gameplay modes. While the graphics may be dated, the challenging combat and hardcore difficulty contribute to a satisfying experience that encourages players to return. Overall, the combination of varied gameplay elements and difficulty levels ensures a compelling reason to replay.
“There's far too much here to go into detail; XCOM meets the Wild West. If you can get past the dated graphics, you'll find a brilliant 4X-style game with near endless replayability, surprisingly hardcore difficulty, and satisfying combat.”
“Randomized starting positions and playing the many maps in different directions means high replay value.”
“There's far too much here to go into detail, so in a nutshell: XCOM meets the Wild West. If you can get past the dated graphics, you'll find a brilliant 4X-style game with near endless replayability, surprisingly hardcore difficulty, and satisfying combat.”
“I like it. The graphics are weak, but the gameplay is fun and challenging. Hopefully, it warrants a sequel with improved graphics and more playable factions for the hired guns.”
“A solid turn-based strategy game with a story mode and 4X-ish saga mode for added replay value.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted to be somewhat restrictive, primarily relying on binary choices and limited customization options for weapons and gear. While the theme of wild west empire building is praised, the overall variety in character designs and development feels lacking.
“The theme is awesome - wild west empire building and character development.”
“The character designs were good, but it just lacked variety.”
“Character development is limited to a binary selection system, and weapons and gear are locked in.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in character development makes the experience feel shallow and unengaging.”
“I expected a more dynamic character progression, but it feels like I'm just following a predetermined path.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for frequent freezes and bugs, leading some players to find it unplayable and ultimately return it during its early access phase.
“The game freezes for no reason.”
“Once in early access, I returned it due to being buggy and boring.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the overall experience with fitting sound effects and gun sounds. However, some players feel that the aspect ratio issues detract from the visual presentation, suggesting it may have been optimized for tablet screens rather than widescreen monitors.
“The music suits the game perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
“First impressions: nice graphics, music, and sound effects that create an immersive atmosphere.”
“The gun sounds are realistic, and the music adds a great touch to the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game is well-optimized for mobile platforms, delivering high performance and a smooth gaming experience.
“I think the mobile platform is optimized for high performance.”
“The game runs smoothly on various devices, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the gameplay experience.”
“I think the mobile platform needs better optimization for high performance.”
“The game runs poorly on lower-end devices, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are frequent frame drops and lag, which severely impact the gaming experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the limitations on posse sizes compared to AI groups, which leads to tedious gameplay strategies like exploiting AI behavior rather than engaging in immersive combat.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“The lack of variety in grinding activities makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness, resonating well with players who enjoy lighthearted and amusing content. Users feel that the game's comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations the characters get into.”
“The comedic timing in this game is perfect, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
