Westerado: Double Barreled

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Westerado: Double Barreled is a wild west-themed action adventure game. Seek revenge on your family's killer while exploring an open world, completing missions, and hunting down bandits. Choose your actions and dialogue carefully, as they can impact the story and its outcome. Accessories and weapons can be customized for a personalized experience.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,390 reviews

story156 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

Engaging and satisfying gunplay mechanics that require players to draw, cock, and shoot their weapons manually.
High replayability due to randomized murderer and multiple character paths, allowing for different story outcomes.
Charming pixel art style and a fantastic soundtrack that captures the essence of the Wild West.

Combat can feel clunky and frustrating, especially with the limitation of shooting only horizontally.
Some quests can become impossible to complete if key NPCs are killed, leading to potential dead ends.
The game is relatively short, with a main story that can be completed in about 1-3 hours, which may not justify the full price.

story
732 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Westerado: Double Barreled" revolves around a classic revenge narrative, where players seek to uncover the identity of their family's murderer through a series of interconnected quests. While the main plot is straightforward and somewhat cliché, the game excels in its execution, offering a rich tapestry of side quests and character interactions that enhance replayability and player choice. However, the game is marred by bugs and a lack of clear quest tracking, which can lead to frustrating experiences when missions fail or become unrepeatable.
- “The story is a self-aware mumbo-jumbo of western clichés, but it uses the tropes very well, and has some humor that can help take a load off your quest for vengeance.”
- “Westerado knows full well that a good western is always playing double duty as both an action movie and a detective story.”
- “The way the side quests tie together different characters and open up new opportunities feels organic and makes the world feel alive.”
- “In spite of the encouragement to replay the game for different outcomes with different characters, there are little to no incentives to begin another playthrough after having beaten the game the first time because the player is simply doing the same quests as they did in their first playthrough with slightly altered dialogue.”
- “The main story narrative can be completed in a couple of hours, while the world, side quests, and multiple ways to complete quests offer a lot of replay value.”
- “The story is your typical revenge story.”
gameplay
293 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Westerado: Double Barreled" is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, allowing players to explore an open world while utilizing a unique gunplay system that requires drawing, cocking, and firing weapons. While many players appreciate the depth and replayability offered by its non-linear quests and detective elements, some criticize the clunky controls and repetitive nature of combat. Overall, the game successfully blends humor, exploration, and action, making it a fun experience despite its simplistic gameplay.
- “The gameplay is simple yet engaging, the story is great, the open world is rewarding and immersive, the music is amazing.”
- “Westerado is an excellent blend of mysterious western story and simple, intuitive gameplay.”
- “The gun mechanics are simple but addicting; I never got bored of blasting away cowboys.”
- “The gunplay mechanics are painfully clunky, where you're only able to shoot on the horizontal, and you're just constantly outnumbered and having to dance around the screen while shooting back with a series of button presses to unholster your gun, cock the hammer, and then fire.”
- “The gameplay is very simplistic, which seems to be the trend with adult swim games; I will mostly be avoiding titles from them in the future.”
- “The gameplay is simply irredeemably awful.”
music
268 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to perfectly capture the western atmosphere, featuring a delightful mix of traditional instruments like banjos and harmonicas. While many players find the soundtrack to be catchy and immersive, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element, enhancing the game's charm and nostalgic feel.
- “The soundtrack and the music overall is top-notch, featuring a mix of traditional western themes.”
- “The music is another highlight and I will definitely pick up the OST (official soundtrack) for this game because it is gorgeous.”
- “The music immerses you in an environment with various scenery and music to give a sense of cowboys and indians, ragtime in a saloon, and exploring mines.”
- “The music gets a bit repetitive, but besides that, it's a beautiful and fun game.”
- “The soundtrack gets very annoying very fast.”
- “The only other complaint is that there is no music DLC (I'd buy it in a heartbeat).”
graphics
191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Westerado: Double Barreled" are characterized by a charming pixel art style that effectively captures the essence of a classic western setting. While some players appreciate the simplistic and nostalgic aesthetic, others find it dated or lacking in detail. Overall, the visuals are praised for their vibrant color palette and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for fans of retro graphics.
- “The graphics perfectly capture the feel of a classic western.”
- “Westerado is an exceptional game, everything is amazing, the gameplay is as expected for an open world, but where it shines is the visuals, the music, and the feeling. The game has beautiful pixel graphics, the world around you is detailed to high hell, the characters are somewhat under detailed, but that isn't so much of a problem.”
- “The pixel graphics style is lovely and the interface works perfectly.”
- “The retro pixel graphics are ugly; the game is apparently ported from Flash, and it does feel like it.”
- “The graphics are extremely primitive and blocky, and the game itself is extremely simple.”
- “Awful graphics, terrible story, and extremely boring gameplay.”
replayability
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, largely due to its short playtime, randomized elements, multiple playable characters, and various quest outcomes that encourage players to explore different paths and endings. While some reviews note that the core mechanics may become familiar after a few runs, the unique experiences offered in each playthrough keep players engaged and returning for more. Overall, it is considered a fun and immersive title with significant replay value.
- “An awesome western with a ton of replayability and freedom of choice, in an open world full of flavor.”
- “The main story narrative can be completed in a couple of hours, while the world, side quests, and multiple ways to complete quests offer a lot of replay value.”
- “Every playthrough will be different, and so this adds tons of replayability to this game.”
- “Though it has replay value, once you beat the game the first time you've seen everything it has to offer in terms of mechanics.”
- “The game draws some criticism for the short playthrough duration, but it's built around replayability, with many quests being mutually exclusive.”
- “Once you finish it there is limited replayability, but potentially not as much as it claims.”
humor
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Westerado: Double Barreled" is widely praised for its clever writing, self-referential jokes, and absurdity, effectively capturing the essence of classic western tropes while providing comedic relief. Players appreciate the amusing dialogue, quirky characters, and funny mechanics, such as the ability to interrupt conversations with gunplay, which adds a layer of hilarity to the gameplay. Overall, the game is recognized as a fun and humorous experience, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “The game is funny at times as well and the story, while nothing mind-blowing, was well-written and nicely done.”
- “It is always hilarious to see how others react to your upholstered gun: some will yield immediately to your demand; others less amused by the act and retort with their own gun.”
- “The dialogue is very amusing and self-aware, constantly having me chuckling.”
atmosphere
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming western aesthetic, enhanced by beautiful pixel art and a captivating soundtrack that includes saloon pianos and folk instruments. Reviewers highlight how the combination of visuals and music creates an immersive experience that captures the essence of the wild west, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite its simple story and mechanics.
- “The music and presentation are fantastic, simplistic, and pixelated but incredible, filled with style, both do wonders in creating the game's atmosphere.”
- “Westerado is an exceptional game, everything is amazing, the gameplay is as expected for an open world, but where it shines is the visuals, the music, and the feeling, the game has beautiful pixel graphics, the world around you is detailed to high hell, the characters are somewhat under detailed, but that isn't so much of a problem, the music is yet another part where this game shines, it sets the atmosphere perfectly, and fits the game like a glove.”
- “The soundtrack, graphics, and atmosphere all contribute to make this game incredibly unique, well thought-out, and fun.”
- “It's sad to see how the trailer fails to capture the frantic, fast high-risk high-reward combat and the atmosphere of running around in towns and the desert, trying to find clues about the murderer.”
- “The atmosphere the game goes so far to create is done with expert care.”
- “Short but solid, the atmosphere is that of a real western action movie.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely reported to be quite buggy, with numerous players experiencing soft locks, mission failures, and glitches that can hinder gameplay. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the lack of timely fixes for persistent bugs has led to frustration. Overall, potential players should be prepared for a less stable experience, as many aspects of the game remain unpolished.
- “The game is kind of buggy though, I failed 2 missions and both of those missions soft locked me as soon as I failed in the area it was taking place in, forcing me to restart the game.”
- “This game is buggy as hell when it comes to missions; I wasn't able to finish most of them in the end because there are no overlapping quest checks.”
- “But the game also tends to be buggy, particularly during extended quest chains which are quite likely to break down, and some parts feel unfinished.”
emotional
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The game is praised for its emotionally impactful narrative, starting with a tragic backstory that deeply engages players and fosters attachment to the characters. The combination of touching music, beautiful pixel art, and a conflict-driven plot creates a unique emotional experience, evoking a range of feelings from laughter to tears. Players appreciate the freedom of choice in gameplay, which enhances the emotional stakes and culminates in a satisfying and poignant conclusion.
- “The game begins with an emotionally strong and effective opening, in which you find out that your family is brutally murdered, and your ranch is burnt down by an unknown desperado.”
- “It has made me laugh, it has made me cry.”
- “Emotionally engaging spaghetti western that gives you a ton of freedom.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game. While some quests can feel tedious and repetitive, particularly when farming for money or completing certain tasks, others appreciate the freedom to approach gameplay in various ways without excessive grinding. Ultimately, the game offers enjoyable content, but some players find certain aspects of grinding detract from the overall experience.
- “Also, there's no grinding in this game, so the hours you get out of it are actually worth spending.”
- “A great idea hampered by some tedious niggles.”
- “This can also feel a bit grindy and you'll end up skipping dialogue you've read several times.”
- “You can breeze past this stuff quickly once you've figured it out, but it's freaking tedious to do so.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while one player experienced perfect performance even after leaving the game running for 55 hours, another noted that the game is poorly optimized despite its fun premise.
- “- Perfect performance.”
- “Fun game with a good premise, but poorly optimized.”
- “I haven't actually played this game yet, but I left it open for 55 hours by accident and didn't even notice a performance impact the entire time, so I'm feeling obligated to give it a positive review.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features detailed pixelated graphics with a strong variety in both environments and character designs, contributing to a rich sense of character development.
- “Even though everything is pixelated, the game is still detailed, and there's a good variety in both environments and character designs.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for misleading advertisements, which may create unrealistic expectations for players regarding the game's content and features.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and heavily favors players who are willing to spend money.”
- “I was disappointed by the misleading advertisements that promised a different experience than what I received.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”