Western Press

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Western Press is a rapid-fire multiplayer dueling game that takes place in the Wild West. Players must quickly press buttons in a specific order to outdraw their opponents. With a variety of arenas, characters, and customization options, Western Press offers a fun and challenging experience for up to 8 players. The game also includes a single-player mode for practice and honing your skills.

Genres & Tags

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
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

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique gameplay with a fun western theme and engaging mechanics.
Polished art style, great music, and humorous character designs enhance the overall experience.
Excellent for local multiplayer, making it a fun party game that can be enjoyed with friends.

Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, leading to boredom after a short time.
Online multiplayer is largely inactive, limiting the game's longevity and social experience.
The font and layout make it difficult to read commands, which can hinder gameplay and frustrate players.

gameplay
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple, fun, and polished, with intuitive mechanics and a challenging experience. However, players express frustration with the limited variety of modes, feeling that the core gameplay becomes repetitive despite its entertaining elements and appealing aesthetics. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, it lacks depth and variety to sustain long-term interest.
- “The music, retro graphics, and narrator's voice are all perfect, and the gameplay is intuitive and challenging.”
- “Gameplay is very polished, precise, and smooth.”
- “There's a challenge mode, a tournament mode, and multiplayer (unfortunately dead), but all of this doesn't change that, at the end of the day, it's always the same gameplay.”
- “While the core gameplay works pretty well and all the production aspects are quite tight, the brilliance of the atmosphere has left me wishing there were more modes than just multiplayer/tournament and a single character 'skill test' linear playthrough.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its relaxing and immersive qualities. It is described as modern and well-composed, complementing the game's retro graphics and intuitive gameplay, while the sound design and narration are also highlighted as masterfully executed. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- “Music, retro graphics, narrator's voice are all perfect and gameplay is intuitive and challenging.”
- “Narration, music, artwork are all masterfully done.”
- “This game is great; its music is not 8-bit or anything like that, so it's not a retro experience entirely, but as a modern party game, it's still really fun.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
graphics
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a visually appealing art style complemented by retro graphics, masterful narration, and an engaging soundtrack. Players appreciate the intuitive and challenging gameplay, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience.
- “This game has a nice art style and cool mechanics.”
- “Music, retro graphics, and the narrator's voice are all perfect, and gameplay is intuitive and challenging.”
- “Narration, music, and artwork are all masterfully done.”
story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting personal growth through adversity. Reviewers express a desire for expanded narrative elements, such as training modes and character-specific storylines, to enhance the overall experience.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “If the developers continue building on this world and adding more modes like a full training mode, career mode, individual character story modes, or some sort of quest/RPG mode, it would make for an absolutely incredible experience in my opinion.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists and their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver the emotional impact that the game seems to aim for.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its polished western aesthetic, complemented by a well-narrated and cinematic introduction that effectively establishes the mood. While the core gameplay is solid, players express a desire for more diverse modes to fully explore the captivating environment.
- “What I found after loading the game up for the first time was a delightfully polished western atmosphere with a wonderfully narrated and cinematically designed introduction that really sets the scene and mood of the game.”
- “While the core gameplay works pretty well and all the production aspects are quite tight, the brilliance of the atmosphere has left me wishing there were more modes than just multiplayer/tournament and a single character 'skill test' linear playthrough.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the character designs are enjoyable and the gameplay is entertaining, the overall character development lacks depth and fails to justify the experience.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a fun and quirky sense of humor, complemented by its unique characters, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.
- “The game has a fun, quirky sense of humor that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “The characters are filled with charm and wit, making every interaction a delight.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, creating memorable and hilarious moments.”