The New Sheriff

About

In "The New Sheriff," become a sheriff with memory loss in a western town riddled with crime. Patrol the city, duel bandits, and visit various locations like the saloon and emporium. With procedurally generated maps and enemies, each playthrough offers unique challenges, alongside a minigame for a change of pace.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique gameplay concept that challenges players to remember faces from wanted posters while engaging in combat.
It is a free game that demonstrates the developer's belief in their work, providing a service to the gaming community without any monetary barriers.
The endless mode adds replayability and keeps players coming back for more, making the gameplay experience enjoyable and engaging.

The pixel art graphics are considered low quality and detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of visual appeal.
The tutorial lacks clarity, particularly regarding boss fights, which can lead to confusion and frustration for players.
The game has received poor public reception, with very low player counts indicating that it has not resonated well with the gaming community.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics have been criticized as low-quality pixel art, which some reviewers feel detracts from the overall experience, suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developer. However, others argue that the simplistic visuals complement the game's enjoyable mechanics and atmosphere, similar to successful titles like Terraria and Stardew Valley.
- “The game is really enjoyable, with perfectly fitting graphics and music.”
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its unique execution, intuitive mechanics, and smooth animations, creating a satisfying and immersive experience in a quirky pixel art world. Players also appreciate the game's humor and engaging gameplay loop.
- “This is a pretty cool game with unique gameplay that was executed pretty well.”
- “Music is great, animations are smooth, game mechanics are intuitive, and the game is really funny!”
- “The gameplay loop is simple and satisfying and does a surprisingly good job of 'immersing' you as much as this quirky pixel art world can.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect fit with the graphics and overall vibe, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Reviewers highlight the great soundtrack and smooth animations, enhancing the game's fun and intuitive mechanics.
- “The game is really enjoyable, with perfectly fitting graphics and music.”
- “Music is great, animations are smooth, game mechanics are intuitive, and the game is really funny!”
- “I love the soundtrack and the whole vibe.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting it as a standout feature alongside great music, smooth animations, and intuitive mechanics.
- “The music is great, the animations are smooth, the game mechanics are intuitive, and the humor is top-notch!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions!”
- “The game's humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable!”