West of Dead
- November 14, 2019
- Upstream Arcade
- 8h median play time
A fine balancing act of challenge and intrigue, with stabiliser wheels courtesy of Ron Perlman's voice.
"West of Dead" is a cover-based twin-stick shooter set in a roguelike, moody Western setting. In Purgatory, Wyoming, 1888, you play as a dead man seeking answers while navigating a chaotic world formed by the memories of souls. With County's distinctive voice from "Ghost of Tsushima" as the protagonist, the game offers a satisfying experience that challenges players and rewards smart play.
Reviews
- gameplay167 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- graphics125 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- story91 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- music78 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- stability43 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
West of Dead review
A fine balancing act of challenge and intrigue, with stabiliser wheels courtesy of Ron Perlman's voice.
83%Review: West of Dead
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
60%West of Dead review
West of Dead is a compelling and enjoyable challenge, helped along by Ron Perlman's undeniable charisma and a handful of interesting new ideas.
80%