Westboro

About

"Westboro" is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game with good story and mechanics, and splendid visuals. In the year 2039, with fresh water becoming scarce and controlled by the dominant Transnational Corporation SICON, the global population is in a state of emergency. As a player, utilize the unique real-time combat system in this Indie Point'n'Click Action RPG to choose your playstyle and survive the uprisings.

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Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

story9 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Westboro features a unique dystopian setting with a compelling storyline that engages players.
The game has a variety of weapons and abilities, allowing for different play styles and character builds.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and satisfying combat experience once players adapt to the controls.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making combat frustrating and difficult to manage.
There is a significant lack of ammo throughout the game, forcing players to rush through levels and limiting strategic gameplay.
The game suffers from poor localization and writing, with many grammatical errors that detract from the overall experience.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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11%
The story in the game is generally viewed as underwhelming, with many reviewers noting its clichéd dystopian themes centered around a global water crisis and corporate exploitation. While some appreciate the potential depth and backstory, they feel it is overshadowed by poor execution, minimalistic quests, and a lack of immersive storytelling. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity, often feeling secondary to repetitive gameplay and frustrating mechanics.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Regardless, developer Chernov Vyacheslav played upon this 'bleak' future and used a plot of a worldwide water crisis.”
- “I enjoyed the story and graphics - the water problem is coming indeed, and overpopulation is getting to be a problem as well - maybe best described in Dan Brown's 'Inferno'; graphics are interesting, post-apocalyptic, all desaturated and thoroughly done everywhere.”
- “The story tries to be edgy and dark, but comes off as trying too hard.”
- “The story is minimalistic, not that original, and not immersive.”
- “Overall feeling that you are just mindlessly doing missions, rather than being part of a story.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
64%
13%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its janky controls, lack of polish, and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some find enjoyment in the simple mechanics and engaging atmosphere, others point out issues like poor AI, immersion-breaking elements, and a lack of depth in combat and stealth systems. Overall, the game struggles with balancing its various gameplay elements, leading to a less satisfying experience for many players.
- “The gameplay is somewhat similar to the old Crusader (No Regret & No Remorse) games.”
- “Great with how the story and gameplay are so binding it sucks you right in.”
- “Its controls aren't great, but the atmosphere and intense, violent gameplay are engaging.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “No cover mechanic means you can't even avoid getting shot and the aiming is just random.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the art style, atmospheric design, and fluid animations. While some players noted that the visuals can appear bland or washed-out at times, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing, especially for an indie title. However, criticisms include a lack of detail in certain areas and a disconnect between the graphics and gameplay mechanics.
- “First off, the graphics/art-style are really nice and the game is very atmospheric.”
- “For an indie Unity game, the somewhat washed-out graphics and animations look great, and controls feel fluid and natural.”
- “The visuals and sound effects are amazing and so is the atmosphere; I'm no expert in this genre of games, but I really liked it.”
- “This seems like the graphics and sound effects were made first and everything else was done later, resulting in a product that doesn't feel properly finished.”
- “It felt a bit low quality and the nearly monochrome visuals were a bit off-putting.”
- “Graphics are reasonably detailed, but the colors are bland and boring.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, featuring impressive graphics, a captivating soundtrack, and a dark, cyberpunk aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that while the atmosphere is strong, it is undermined by gameplay mechanics and control issues, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The overall atmosphere of the game is pleasing.”
- “The soundtrack is immaculate for the game and fits well with combat scenarios or the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and settings are both top-notch, yet the controls themselves as well as difficulties with gameplay make it a pretty much unenjoyable experience for me.”
- “Cool dark aesthetics and atmosphere with music, but garbage gameplay mechanics and enemy AI!”
- “The dark and quasi-cyberpunk atmosphere is very alluring.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The music in the game has received high praise for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users highlighting the soundtrack as one of the standout features. The electronic tracks are noted for their fitting accompaniment to both combat and exploration, creating a captivating audio experience. While some comparisons to other titles like Cyberpunk 2077 are made, the game's original soundtrack is celebrated for its unique charm and effectiveness.
- “The soundtrack is immaculate for the game and fits well with combat scenarios or the atmosphere.”
- “What makes this game very unique is the quality of animations, the art style, and the amazing soundtrack, as well as the gunplay.”
- “The title music track is great: very atmospheric and mysterious.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Cool dark aesthetics and atmosphere, but the music is overshadowed by garbage gameplay mechanics and enemy AI.”
- “At least for a soundtrack.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game offers moderate replayability due to multiple endings and the option to choose from three different characters, along with a New Game Plus mode that adds challenge. However, some players find the skill tree simplistic, which may limit replay value despite the additional challenges presented in harder modes. Overall, while replayability is present, it may not be as robust as some players hope.
- “Oh, there is a New Game Plus and on hard mode, you can't save... so there is some additional challenge and replay value.”
- “Oh, there is a NG+ and on hard mode, you can't save... so there is some additional challenge and replay value.”
- “The skill tree is super simplistic; however, some skills are almost mandatory for later stages, and they offer just enough variety to provide actual replay value.”
- “There are multiple endings, though, and also three different characters to choose from, so replayability is there.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its over-the-top and absurd elements, such as exaggerated character animations, including comically unrealistic jiggle physics and delayed melee attacks that lead to humorous situations. Players find the stealth takedowns and the ability to kick enemies' heads off particularly amusing, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining gameplay experience.
- “The 'stealth' takedowns are hilarious because you don't break their necks.”
- “You can kick too; I kicked somebody's head off instead of shooting him, and it was funny!”
- “There's an insane delay between clicking and attacking, which makes melee attacks hilariously telegraphed while the enemy just stands there waiting to get kicked.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly with certain builds that lead to repetitive combat strategies. While some users acknowledge that different skill choices could enhance the gameplay experience, the current mechanics often feel undercomplex and monotonous. However, there are elements of role-playing and decision-making that provide some depth beyond mere level-grinding.
- “At least as a recon (haven't tested other classes), the combat is quite tedious.”
- “While my build resulted in a tedious 'try to save ammo by stomping everything, but if you shoot, you win' gameplay, other skills might have led to more fun results.”
- “While at least for my build it was undercomplex and tedious, in theory it could deliver nice, action-oriented gameplay with some – but not overwhelming – complexity.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting it runs bug-free and features a good design aesthetic with fast loading times. However, individual experiences may vary, suggesting that some players might encounter issues.
- “The hate really isn't deserved; though some of the criticisms are valid, the game has been bug-free for me, looks pretty decent with a good design aesthetic, and loads incredibly fast. However, mileage may vary.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for not aligning with its advertised features, particularly the promise of a unique real-time combat system, suggesting that players may feel misled about the game's value proposition.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in role-playing games is characterized by the player's control over the main character within a structured narrative, allowing for complexity and immersion. This aspect enhances replayability as players can explore different character arcs and choices throughout the game.