Wild West: Prototype

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Wild West: Prototype is a multiplayer shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by Matteo S.-C. and was released on July 14, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

This game is a prototype for a Multiplayer FPS set in a Wild West environment, designed for group play on LAN parties with up to six players. The primary appeal lies in the game's unique feature: the absence of fully automatic weapons. Choose your character and jump into the action as a cowboy! Armed with just a rifle, revolver, and a knife, you'll need your wits about you to survive—because…

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game is a fun experience to play with friends and has potential for further development.
As a free indie game, it captures enjoyable gameplay and has a cool concept.
The gunplay has great potential, and the warning system for going out of bounds is a nice touch.

The game suffers from poor optimization and can be boring quickly.
Multiplayer functionality is lacking, and there are issues with hit detection and weapon variety.
Many players feel the game is too early in development and not worth installing at this time.

optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users noting that it hampers the overall experience and deters potential players. While the core gameplay concept is appreciated, the lack of effective optimization and the presence of frustrating AI behavior contribute to a perception of boredom and dissatisfaction.
- “Way more people would play this if it was actually optimized; the game itself is pretty fun.”
- “Needs better optimization, and the bots are a bit too cheaty.”
- “I like the idea, but it's poorly optimized and can be boring.”
- “Needs some better optimization and the bots are too cheaty.”
- “Terribly optimized; the gameplay is boring as hell.”
- “I like the idea, but it's poorly optimized and boring.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its execution for a free indie game, while others criticize it for being boring and poorly optimized. Overall, the gameplay seems to be a significant drawback for many users.
- “For a free indie game, it captures the gameplay great.”
- “Terribly optimized; gameplay is boring as hell.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a compelling story mode that appeals to offline players, suggesting a well-developed narrative experience.
- “This game has a compelling story mode that appeals to all offline players.”
- “If you want, I can write a short story inspired by this game.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for performance issues, with reports of stuttering even on high-end PCs, indicating a need for optimization. Additionally, players feel that character movement could benefit from further refinement.
- “The graphics need work; I have a powerful PC, and the game still stuttered. Additionally, the movement of players feels like it needs to be tweaked.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing, especially considering the hardware I’m using. It feels outdated and lacks polish.”
- “I expected more from the graphics. They seem bland and unrefined, which detracts from the overall experience.”