The Real Texas

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The Real Texas is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kitty Lambda Games and was released on July 12, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Real Texas is an action RPG taking place in Strange, Texas: a Kafka-esque parody stuck halfway between modern-day America and olden-days, RPG England.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The Real Texas offers a unique and quirky adventure with a charming world filled with memorable characters and witty writing.
The game features a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action-based combat, reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda and Ultima, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
Its distinctive art style and fantastic soundtrack contribute to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game's primitive graphics and clunky controls may deter some players, as well as its unconventional mechanics that require patience and attention.
Combat can be frustrating at times, and the inventory management is cumbersome, leading to potential backtracking and interruptions in gameplay.
The pacing can feel slow, and the lack of clear direction may leave players feeling lost or confused during their adventure.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Real Texas" follows a desk-bound cowboy's journey through a quirky, transdimensional universe filled with unique characters and inventive plot twists. While the main plot may feel shallow at times, the engaging dialogue, humor, and immersive world-building contribute to a memorable experience that appeals to fans of unconventional storytelling. The game offers a substantial 10-12 hour narrative, complemented by puzzles and side quests, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a charming, story-driven adventure.
- “This is the story of one desk-bound cowboy’s transdimensional catapulting into the pocket universe called Texas.”
- “While there is a fair amount of action, I would only ever replay this for the story.”
- “If you're looking for something weird or quirky, something you've never played before, a well-written story, I wholeheartedly recommend you check this out.”
- “Shallow plot hook.”
- “After 3 years, I don't recall all the details of the story.”
- “The pacing is a little slow at times, the dialogue and story is kind of quirky and weird (but intriguing and absolutely hilarious if you share that sense of humor), the world is weird and sometimes confusing.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and immersive quality, featuring a simple yet haunting electronic soundtrack that complements the game's graphics and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic gaming eras, and note that it plays a significant role in worldbuilding and enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as fantastic, with some even mentioning its availability for free download, further emphasizing its value to the game's charm.
- “The writing is great, the music is perfect, and the entire game strikes a tone that I've really never found in any other game.”
- “Also, the music is incredible -- kind of bizarre Harvest Moon with a bit of EarthBound and just slightly off, like the rest of the game.”
- “The simple electronic soundtrack, as sharp-edged yet oneiric as the graphics themselves, is haloed with a little tasteful reverb to give off that haunted cave ambiance, and it sets the stage for something that starts out gently unreal -- a little world of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation that has become old hat to them -- and goes down a spiraling sluice that threads the various troublesome incarnations of greed, the mysteries of the monocular purple bandits, the broad philosophy allowed by bilocation.”
- “That said, the art, like the music, writing, and setting all work together -- this is very clearly not a AAA game, but that's probably why it's able to nail its unique tone.”
- “All three (graphics, music, and writing) come together into an off-beat, yet approachable and surprisingly immersive whole.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as humble and stylized, with a lo-fi aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone but effectively complements the game's unique atmosphere and narrative. While the art style is rough and basic, it is endearing and immersive, contributing to an overall experience that blends well with the music and writing. Players who appreciate this retro design will find the visuals enhance the game's charm, despite their simplicity.
- “The graphics, while humble, really fit that world and are abstract enough to make the writing even more evocative.”
- “Graphically it's very stylized.”
- “While the graphics are unabashedly rough, the world itself is beautifully enticing all the same.”
- “It has a simple aesthetic that might put some people off.”
- “The aesthetic is basic but endearing, the controls are simple and responsive, and the mood is light and humorous.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "The Real Texas" is characterized by its quirky, clever writing and a unique blend of bizarre yet relatable characters, creating an atmosphere that is both charming and thought-provoking. While it may not elicit outright laughter, the game's idiosyncratic mechanics and witty dialogue contribute to a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience. Players who appreciate a subtle, offbeat sense of humor will find the game endearing and memorable.
- “The real Texas is a beautiful, hilarious, and utterly confounding action RPG that whisks any cowboy brave enough to trust its idiosyncratic mechanics from the English countryside to an Americana deeper than purgatory and back in a whirlwind of witty dialogue, bizarre yet disturbingly relatable characters, and philosophical undertones so deep beneath the tone that you're changing in ways that you cannot fathom.”
- “Ever had a dream with intricate structure, with its own rules, impregnated with a sense of humor that doesn’t demand you to guffaw, but gleefully colors the atmosphere just the same?”
- “The writing is clever and witty (though not laugh-out-loud funny), and has depth without getting overly pretentious or full of itself.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "The Real Texas" is a unique blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, reminiscent of classic titles like "Little Big Adventure," "Ultima," and "Zelda." Players navigate a whimsical and bizarre world filled with quirky characters and witty dialogue, offering around a dozen hours of engaging content with numerous hidden items and NPC interactions. The game's idiosyncratic mechanics and philosophical undertones create a deeply immersive experience that challenges players' perceptions of reality.
- “The Real Texas is a beautiful, hilarious, and utterly confounding action RPG that whisks any cowboy brave enough to trust its idiosyncratic mechanics from the English countryside to an Americana deeper than purgatory and back in a whirlwind of witty dialogue, bizarre yet disturbingly relatable characters, and philosophical undertones so deep beneath the tone that you're changing in ways that you cannot fathom.”
- “The gameplay is a nice mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat.”
- “Although the tone is unique, gameplay-wise it's a little bit of Little Big Adventure, Ultima 6/7, and Zelda all rolled up together.”
- “This is most likely why the DLC is story only, no combat, and, while this is not a review for the DLC, the non-combat mechanics really shine there.”
- “The real Texas (DLC aside) offers around a dozen hours of gameplay - there's a lot to discover, with plenty of hidden items, clues, and NPCs to chat to.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is likened to a dreamlike experience, characterized by intricate structures and unique rules, infused with a subtle sense of humor that enhances the overall ambiance without being overtly comedic.
- “Ever had a dream with intricate structure, with its own rules, impregnated with a sense of humor that doesn’t demand you to guffaw, but gleefully colors the atmosphere just the same?”