Virtuous Western

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Virtuous Western is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Nibb Games and was released on June 17, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Virtuous Western" is a strategy game set in the Old West, where you must eliminate enemies in each stage with a limited amount of bullets to recover your stolen horse. The game features interesting puzzles, various ways to beat each stage and eliminate foes, and charming pixel art graphics. It includes 30 stages in the main campaign and a speedrun mode with a stopwatch.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features well-designed puzzles and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a good progression of mechanics, keeping the experience fresh and enjoyable.
It's a fun, short game that serves as a great palate cleanser between more narrative-driven titles.

Some mechanics, like throwing dynamite, can be frustrating due to their unpredictable trajectories.
The soundtrack lacks variety and can become grating over time, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Limited replay value and some unintuitive keybindings may hinder the experience for some players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and well-paced onboarding, keeping the experience fresh without overstaying its welcome. While the puzzles are relatively simple, they effectively utilize the introduced mechanics, making the gameplay enjoyable and the main focus of the game. However, some players noted that the soundtrack could become repetitive as the game progresses.
- “I really enjoyed the different mechanics that were introduced as the game went on; pacing-wise this game is great.”
- “Mechanics are onboarded well and never outlive their novelty.”
- “An enjoyable simple platformer game which incorporates a number of different mechanics to overcome each set of levels (puzzles).”
- “The puzzles themselves are not that difficult due to the simplistic mechanics, but that is fine!”
- “The soundtrack is cute at first, but perhaps a little grating towards the later stages because it lacks the same variety and development as the gameplay.”
- “Various mechanics, which are placed throughout the game.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it cute and well-suited to the gameplay, others feel it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time. A few users suggest that the soundtrack is serviceable but may be better enjoyed with the music turned off. Overall, it is described as fitting the game's aesthetic, though opinions on its quality and impact vary.
- “I really liked the soundtrack.”
- “Very well designed puzzle and the music is also well chosen.”
- “It's cute pixel art, music is great, it's more of a puzzle than a platform where different strategies can create different results.”
- “The soundtrack is cute at first, but perhaps a little grating towards the later stages because it lacks the same variety and development as the gameplay.”
- “Serviceable pixel art, the music is just 'there'.”
- “It's a minor nitpick, but I'd maybe recommend playing with the default music off.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as straightforward, lacking hidden routes or additional content, with some users noting that it is minimal or even absent.
- “The story is straightforward—there's no hidden routes or extra content.”
- “No story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming and consistent pixel art style, though they are described as simple.
- “The graphics are simple, but the pixel art assets have a pretty charming and consistent style throughout.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While "Virtuous Western" offers a speedrun mode for self-competition, overall, it is noted to have limited replay value.
- “Aside from self-competition with the speedrun mode, 'Virtuous Western' has very little replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings or branching paths makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”