Westurn: Turn-based Showdowns

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"Westurn: Turn-based Showdowns" is a thrilling tactical game set in the Wild West, where players engage in intense cowboy duels. The game features action-packed turn-based combat, mind games, and strategic decision-making, all brought to life with stunning pixel art graphics. With a variety of weapons, characters, and arenas, players must use their cunning and skill to outsmart their opponents and emerge victorious.

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Play Modes

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

Westurn: Turn-based Showdowns screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Westurn offers a creative and engaging twist on the classic Rock Paper Scissors, with intuitive gameplay that evolves into a thrilling challenge of strategy and mind reading.
The game features charming pixel graphics, a fun atmosphere, and a variety of unlockable skins, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the developers' commitment to the game, including active community engagement and regular updates to fix bugs and improve the experience.

There are significant bugs, particularly with the multiplayer mode, where players experience issues connecting or accessing features while offline.
Some users report a lack of content, with complaints about the game feeling incomplete or having only one level available for play.
The presence of forced ads can detract from the overall experience, with some players feeling that watching ads provides better rewards than actual gameplay.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which is both cute and engaging. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and fun design elements that enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it visually appealing and enjoyable. The combination of simple yet effective graphics with a goofy story adds to the game's charm and appeal.
- “Very cute pixel graphics, super easy to navigate, engaging and fun!”
- “Simple but fun gameplay with charming visuals both in design and effects.”
- “Really fun turn-based dueling game, awesome art style!”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The monetization model of the game includes a low-cost pack that removes ads and provides infinite whistles, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, players express frustration with the inconsistency of ad rewards compared to single-player rewards and note the presence of forced ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “I bought the pack for 3 bucks for infinite whistles and no ads, now doubling the loot that you would have gotten an ad for is just instant, which is amazing.”
- “I guess my only gripe with this game is how sometimes watching ads gives better rewards than playing the single-player campaign.”
- “The game is great, but I can only give it three stars because the ads won't run for doubling loot.”
- “Fun, but there are some forced ads.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's story is characterized by its simplicity and adaptability, allowing each session—whether in quest mode or online PvP—to unfold as a unique narrative driven by player strategy and anticipation. The lighthearted and goofy elements enhance the overall experience, making it both engaging and enjoyable.
- “Whether playing the quest mode or online PvP mode, every game session is a different story - it's thrilling to try to anticipate the opponent's moves and control the match.”
- “A very good twist on rock-paper-scissors, and a simple yet addicting strategy game. I love the simple art style and the goofy story; the addition of online play is a great feature.”
- “It has a very simple plot that makes the game easy and fun to play.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users noting its amusing art style and overall fun comedic elements. Many find it genuinely funny, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “It's funny.”
- “Pretty fun and funny art style in my opinion.”
- “Funny.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The gameplay is intuitive and engaging, evolving into a challenging experience that requires quick thinking and strategic planning. Players appreciate the simplicity and fun factor, complemented by charming visuals and effects.
- “Simple but fun gameplay with charming visuals both in design and effects.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive, yet quickly becomes a challenge in mind reading and quick strategy.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming chaos.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in Westurn is praised for its creativity and complexity, enhancing the game's unique twists and overall experience through engaging rhythm and sound design.
- “Westurn is a creative evolution of rock paper scissors, but the twists, the rhythm, the illustration, the music, and sound design all make it rich and complex.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its astonishing design, contributing to its status as a hidden gem.
- “This game is a hidden gem; the design and atmosphere are astonishing.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you play.”