Wild Indigo Ranch
- September 18, 2024
- Funday Games
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Don't Die in the West" is an open-world RPG set in the Old West, allowing 1-4 players to build their own ranch, craft tools and weapons, and explore the frontier. The game features a town called Tumbleville, where players can gather rumors and undertake missions to stop the Gritt Corp. oil empire and the Dawson gang. With a variety of activities such as lassoing wild horses and seeking out wise hermits, this game offers a gritty and immersive western experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a cute and charming art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It offers a laid-back and cozy gameplay experience, perfect for casual players and those looking to relax.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to fixing bugs and enhancing the game.
- The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
- Inventory management is cumbersome due to limited space and lack of quality-of-life features, making resource gathering tedious.
- Quest progression can be unclear, with some tasks not registering properly, leading to confusion and potential game-breaking issues.
- story68 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable characters and a lighthearted narrative with elements of humor. However, players frequently encounter bugs that disrupt quest progression, leading to frustration with incomplete missions and unclear objectives. Despite these issues, many find the story engaging and express hope for future updates to enhance the overall experience.
“The storyline is enjoyable with a bit of dry humor and seems to have a lot of things for me to do before I’ll need to shelve the game and wait for future updates.”
“The characters are adorable and the story is very cute.”
“It's got a little bit of everything: adventure, story, crafting, and base building with a fun style and setting that keeps you engaged.”
“The game is so much fun in multiplayer, but it's riddled with bugs. The developers keep releasing hotfixes, but it seems that they fix one thing and another gets broken, making quest progression unbearable and taking all the fun out of the game.”
“Several characters act as if I completed quest steps that I haven't gotten to yet, such as the game acting as if I returned Kasper to Belleville or returned Juan's ghost horse to him despite having done neither of those things.”
“The crafting menus are confusing, the story is weak, and it provides no guidance.”
- stability23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some updates aim to address these issues, they often introduce new problems, leading to a cycle of frustration. Despite the fun gameplay and ongoing support from developers, many users feel that the game remains too buggy for a satisfying experience, especially for those who have been following it since early access.
“The game is fun, and I'm really enjoying it; it runs great on the Steam Deck!”
“The stability of the game is impressive, with minimal crashes and smooth performance.”
“I've experienced very few bugs, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“There are still constant updates to fix glitches, those updates seem to cause more bugs, so it's a continuing issue of finding new bugs where there were none before as the devs fix one and screw up two.”
“I have been playing this game since its very first days of early access, and when I saw the announcements for 1.0, I was beyond excited... however, I am so disappointed with the fact that really old glitches are still present and that even more game-breaking glitches have joined the list of older ones. I love the game and am glad to see an increase in content; it's just not fun to play right now with all the bugs.”
“Very linear and very buggy, e.g., map tiles just floating mid-air, you can ride directly off map geometry, pressing escape during dialogue can freeze that dialogue and, in the worst case, make it completely non-accessible. Every enemy loves to spawn inside rocks, the character can't jump but the horse can, so the horse is for climbing obviously, etc.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and whimsical art style, contributing to an enjoyable audiovisual experience. However, some players have noted issues with performance, such as frame skipping and character jankiness, which detract from the overall experience despite the appealing visuals. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, technical bugs and limitations have been pointed out as areas needing improvement.
“I personally enjoyed playing it; it's fun, and the graphics, as well as the overall setting, are great.”
“This game has such cute graphics and sounds which really brings it to life.”
“The graphics look very nice and funny and I like the overall audiovisual presentation very much.”
“The graphics have no settings except resolution and v-sync.”
“When you ride your horse, the frame skips and character jankiness are unbearable, which is weird considering how low the graphics look.”
“🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable mechanics and a captivating soundtrack that initially draws players in, but is marred by bugs, frustrating mechanics, and inventory issues. While the core gameplay loop is fun and offers engaging crafting options, significant quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes are needed to enhance the overall experience, especially in co-op mode. Despite its early access status and some basic elements, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and easy to grasp.
“With cool crafting options and a well-composed soundtrack that sets a nice vibe, it really drew me in for the first few hours of gameplay.”
“Has a lot of nice mechanics all working to build a fun world.”
“It could use some bug fixes especially in co-op but the core gameplay loop is pretty fun.”
“There are bugs, and a huge frustrating mechanic.”
“Quite a few quality of life mechanics are missing.”
“The mechanic of tools and weapons breaking is fine, but it means I need to take extras with me, further exacerbating the inventory problem.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, with many describing it as a cute and chill farming survival experience. However, some users note that limited inventory space and slow travel between regions can make certain tasks feel tedious. Overall, while the game offers a variety of activities, the lack of clear quest direction can lead to occasional frustration.
“Love the game, it just gets quite tedious with limited inventory space and having no way to move between regions quickly, so I end up having to run up and down long distances to gather materials for building certain objects.”
“Secondly, the quests don't fully seem to work, and without clear direction, some of them can be tedious.”
“Farming consists of planting in planters, with no tilling or anything except watering your planter, which holds one seed per planter.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a mix of dry wit and silly elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the funny NPC dialogue and the unexpected surprises that keep the gameplay engaging, despite some minor bugs. Overall, it is seen as a promising co-op game with a humorous charm, though some users are waiting for improvements before fully committing to it.
“It's chill, silly, funny, and every time you think there is nothing to do anymore, something new pops up.”
“The storyline is enjoyable with a bit of dry humor and seems to have a lot of things for me to do before I’ll need to shelve the game and wait for future updates.”
“The graphics look very nice and funny, and I like the overall audiovisual presentation very much.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is well-composed and enhances the overall atmosphere, particularly during gameplay, creating an engaging vibe. However, some users experienced issues with the loading screen, where music played without progressing. Additionally, the inclusion of cowboy music adds a nostalgic touch, making it enjoyable for players reminiscing about childhood adventures.
“With cool crafting options and a well-composed soundtrack that sets a nice vibe, it really drew me in for the first few hours of gameplay.”
“The loading screen comes up, the skull spins (love that little guy), and it says 'loading', but it just plays music and never connects or changes the text.”
“Hanging out with your friends doing cowboy stuff with cowboy music is a childhood dream.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players criticize it for relying on season passes and microtransactions typical of AAA titles, others appreciate the absence of in-game microtransactions, suggesting a more player-friendly approach.
“There are no in-game microtransactions.”
“It's frustrating to pay full price for a game that is still buggy, especially when it relies on season passes and microtransactions that seem designed solely to fleece players for as long and as much as possible.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a relaxing and wholesome experience, evoking positive emotions and a sense of comfort.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, including game-breaking bugs and poor performance, indicating that it may require at least another year of development before release.
“This game is a year away from releasing, if not more. It has game-breaking bugs, poor performance, and very little gameplay.”
“The optimization is so bad that it feels like I'm playing a beta version rather than a finished product.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the game nearly unplayable, even on high-end hardware.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game's replayability to be high, thanks to multiple branching storylines, diverse character choices, and various difficulty levels that encourage multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the inclusion of unlockable content and achievements further enhances the incentive to revisit the game. Overall, many reviewers appreciate the depth and variety that contribute to a lasting experience.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“After completing the game, I found that the choices I made had minimal impact on the outcome, which really diminished my desire to replay it.”
