Westbound:Perils Ranch

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Westbound:Perils Ranch is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Garden City Games and was released on October 23, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Westbound: Perils Ranch is a single-player simulation game where you build your own cowboy township by clearing obstacles in a vibrant western bay. Featuring a good plot and splendid graphics, it offers an immersive ranch town experience. However, the gameplay is hindered by annoying ads and numerous bugs.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,180 reviews

story22 positive mentions

monetization117 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
The graphics and storyline are engaging, making it enjoyable for players.
The game offers a variety of tasks and challenges that keep players entertained.

Pickaxes are hard to come by, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
The game is plagued by frequent pop-up ads that interrupt gameplay.
Many players experience glitches and bugs that hinder their ability to play effectively.

monetization
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of pop-up ads that interrupt gameplay, often occurring every few seconds. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which detracts from their overall enjoyment and leads some to consider uninstalling the game. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for free-to-play models, the consensus is that the current implementation is excessive and negatively impacts the gaming experience.
- “If there were no ads like at the beginning of the game, I would keep it.”
- “I wish there were no ads added.”
- “Requires a lot of in-game purchases.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The ads are intrusive to gameplay and I will probably uninstall unless remedied soon.”
- “I really liked this game but the pop-up ads are making it impossible to play.”
story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
74%
6%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and charming graphics. However, many users express frustration over the quest system, particularly the scarcity of essential resources like pickaxes, which hampers their ability to progress. While the storyline and quests are enjoyable, the reliance on premium currency for completion has led to complaints about the game's pay-to-win mechanics.
- “Old-fashioned fun and a great story!”
- “The graphics in the game are very great and also the game has a very good storyline.”
- “Fun with a cute storyline and characters.”
- “It was fun at first, but it soon gets to a point where you cannot complete quests without paying real money for pickaxes and gold.”
- “I also disliked sitting on 10+ unfinished quests because they all require way more pickaxes than the game will ever give for free.”
- “Every quest takes pickaxes to complete, but they rarely give any, so you have to pay real money to get some.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
16%
6%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for being smooth, clear, and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the cute and cartoony style, while some mention minor issues with loading or occasional choppiness. Despite a few criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics enhance the game's appeal and make it a fun pastime.
- “The graphics are smooth.”
- “Great graphics and fun and helps time fly by.”
- “This game is very detailed and it has good graphics.”
- “Having issues with graphics; not all of them are loading.”
- “It blew me away when I came back to it; awesome graphics and playability.”
- “Handles well and has decent graphics.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly at specific locations like Ruby's Canyon. Many players express frustration over being unable to complete quests due to these issues, leading to a diminished overall experience despite their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback that needs urgent attention.
- “It's a nice game and runs great.”
- “Game continuously freezes; it is too difficult to get pickaxes, which are crucial to gameplay. I've had glitches appear all over the game, and now there's no way to finish the quests. In fact, all but four of the quests were impossible to complete because the items needed were not even attainable.”
- “This game used to be a blast, but the glitches and freezing are completely out of control.”
- “Daily spin disappears and you lose the spin for the day. Level up pickaxes don't increase the higher level you are (I'm level 65) and I only get 1 axe. The game freezes all the time, and I purchased a lot but won't let me purchase any offer twice.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many users praising its quality and enjoyment. However, frequent ad interruptions and a slow progression in earning in-game currency detract from the experience for some players. While the game is considered playable without additional purchases, there are suggestions for improvements, such as more frequent resource regeneration.
- “Great gameplay.”
- “The controls and gameplay are great.”
- “Awesome gameplay adventure.”
- “Couldn't play more than 15 seconds before an ad would interrupt gameplay.”
- “Ok scenario in wild west frontier town, but awful gameplay and cuts out for ads way too often.”
- “If they were regenerated every few hours, fine, but I don't want to invest in axes only after 3 hours of gameplay.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues such as the need for excessive premium currency to complete quests, tedious resource gathering, and lack of customer support. While some enjoy the grinding in farming games, others are irritated by mandatory social features like sending friend requests. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with potential enjoyment for dedicated players.
- “It's really frustrating to spend a few days grinding through a quest chain only to discover that you need a bucketload of premium currency to do the last quest.”
- “Became tedious waiting for pickaxes and with no customer support to resolve issues, why play?”
- “Wasted time grinding for a challenge for resources that were never rewarded.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its unique characters and witty dialogue, contributing to a fun and entertaining experience that captures the essence of a quirky western town. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements woven throughout the gameplay.
- “Fun and funny.”
- “In its own little way, it's fun and funny.”
- “Unique characters, funny dialogue, and everything you need to build a true western town!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it enjoyable and a good complement to the graphics, others find it annoying or disrupted by external sounds, such as ads. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's entertainment value for many users.
- “Nice game, very entertaining, good graphics and music. Good job!”
- “This game is addictive, easy to use, has good graphics, and I love the music.”
- “It's fun, but the music is annoying.”
- “The sound from an ad plays over the game music while I'm playing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on older devices like the Galaxy S6, indicating efficient performance across a range of hardware.
- “Runs smoothly on Galaxy S6.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's slow and relaxing atmosphere, which enhances their overall experience and immersion.
- “Love the slow, relaxing atmosphere this game imparts.”

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Westbound:Perils Ranch is a casual management game.

Westbound:Perils Ranch is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Westbound:Perils Ranch.

Westbound:Perils Ranch was released on October 23, 2013.

Westbound:Perils Ranch was developed by Garden City Games.

Westbound:Perils Ranch has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Westbound:Perils Ranch is a single player game.

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