Wild West Saga

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 342 reviews
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Wild West Saga is an idle game where you click to make money and build a business fortune! Hundreds of Towns to explore and Patent Cards to collect, dozens of Businesses to upgrade and Outlaws to hire. The end goal? To become the richest Pioneer in the Wild West! So, are you up for it?

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 342 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
monetization7 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics and a fun Wild West theme that appeals to fans of idle games.
  • It offers a casual and addictive gameplay experience, making it a good time killer for players.
  • The game includes unique mechanics like the 'family' system and events that add variety to the idle clicker genre.
  • The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a frustrating experience for long-term players.
  • There are significant bugs and issues with game progression, including problems with saving and daily bonuses.
  • The game heavily leans towards pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
  • gameplay35 mentions

    The gameplay of Wild West Saga is characterized by its casual idle mechanics and charming visuals, but it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a "waiting simulator" experience. Players have noted issues with unclear mechanics and intrusive microtransactions, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some find it addictive and visually appealing, many reviews highlight its monotonous nature and the need for more engaging gameplay elements.

    • “Wild West Saga brings a fun, casual take on the wild west with its idle mechanics and quirky historical characters.”
    • “Game very well developed, with a good pace of play, good gameplay totally bug-free... a fun game that can pass the time and is a little addictive.”
    • “This game is a ton of fun; it is similar to Adventure Capitalist but with a bunch of other additions, better visuals, and a bunch of other mechanics that help give the game a lot more to do.”
    • “While charming at first, the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, with limited depth or strategy.”
    • “The game is pretty simple and straightforward in its idle gameplay mechanics, and at some point, it feels boring as after the first 10 minutes, the game becomes a simple 'waiting simulator' because you have to wait too much to get new stuff and there's no interconnection between the elements of the game.”
    • “This is an extremely stifling choice of gameplay as it forces you through longer and longer periods of doing nothing and simply waiting until your score increases.”
  • graphics32 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and colorful art style, smooth animations, and fitting music that enhances the overall experience. While many players appreciate the polished visuals and lively design, some express dissatisfaction with the user interface and cramped layout. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's appeal, especially for fans of the idle and clicker genres.

    • “The artwork and animations are great, and the music fits the mood very well and does not overstay its welcome even after tens of hours.”
    • “Very polished idle/clicker game with high quality graphics.”
    • “The game has fantastic graphics, smooth animations, and great gameplay.”
    • “Not a fan of the art style either.”
    • “I don't like the UI and art style; everything is cramped, sorry.”
    • “It would be nice to see some of the graphics shrunk down a bit to avoid the wrong random clicks.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat and immersive quality, effectively complementing the game's aesthetics and enhancing the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting, a few have noted issues with it becoming repetitive or occasionally bugged. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, with suggestions for it to be made available for purchase separately.

    • “The artwork and animations are great and the music fits the mood very well and does not overstay its welcome even after tens of hours.”
    • “Probably one of the best produced AFK cash games on Steam, a huge stack of achievements, nothing is locked behind a paywall and it has a fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “A lot of content to keep you busy and good environment/music to make this a great experience.”
    • “It's slow and boring, and the music hurts my ears. It's too flashy for anything normal, and the gameplay is basically like 'would you like to spend 5k hours on buggy achievements?'”
    • “The music is too repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • monetization13 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it a cash grab due to the heavy reliance on ads and microtransactions for boosts and progression. While some users appreciate that in-app purchases are not strictly necessary for advancement, they criticize the grind and the disparity between mobile and Steam players, where the latter face additional payment walls. Overall, the monetization is seen as intrusive and frustrating, detracting from the gameplay experience.

    • “The monetization is not too intrusive and you can actually do quite a lot without needing to pay anything.”
    • “The in-app purchases are promoted in the game, but aren't necessary to advance in the game (unless your impatience gets the best of you).”
    • “I refuse to do microtransactions, and I don't mind grinding a little.”
    • “Boring time-wasting cash grab.”
    • “Since you have to watch around 30 to 50 ads a day on mobile to keep all boosts up and fetch all extras, you can do the math if everything that would need an ad costs 5 coins like the multiplier boost.”
    • “The game looks interesting at first, but it quickly becomes apparent it's a grind fest and a cash grab.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and unfulfilling, often leading to frustration and a sense of stagnation. While some enjoy grinding as part of their gaming experience, many feel that the lack of clear guidance and the necessity for significant time investment or microtransactions detracts from overall enjoyment. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback, making the game less appealing, especially for those seeking a rewarding progression system.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “There are several ways to obtain them, but you should find it out on your own. No recommendation for people who are grinding games to 100%; it is not worth it compared to other games.”
    • “With this game, if you don't juggle the system by farming a lot at first (something that is nowhere said in the game but on forums), you are pretty much destined to hit a brick wall really fast and never progress. Since there's no way of resetting your account, you are basically forced to spend a couple hundred dollars or stop playing.”
    • “As someone who's played on Kongregate for weeks, it starts off fun, but after a few days, it just gets tedious, boring, monotonous, dull, and lifeless. It's mind-numbing and uninspired, lacking variety and becoming a tiresome experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with reports of frequent bugs that can disrupt gameplay and affect daily login bonuses. While some players praise its overall development and engaging gameplay, the presence of these issues detracts from the experience for others.

    • “The game is very well developed, with a good pace of play and gameplay that is totally bug-free. It's a fun game that can pass the time and is a little addictive.”
    • “I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
    • “The consistent performance and lack of bugs make this game a pleasure to play.”
    • “The game is very buggy and often robs you of daily login bonuses and streaks, which get reset if you miss a day.”
    • “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
    • “The stability issues make it frustrating to enjoy the game, as it often freezes or lags during critical moments.”
  • story2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.

  • humor2 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's humor, noting it as both funny and fast-paced, with unique features that set it apart from similar titles. The combination of an engaging map and distinct areas adds to the overall comedic experience.

    • “I like the game; it is funny and fast and has some interesting features I couldn't find in other similar games.”
    • “The game seems interesting and funny, and I kind of like the idea of having a map and areas.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and lack of glitches, especially in comparison to similar titles like Adventure Capitalist. However, some users note that it may not be as finely tuned as its counterparts, suggesting room for improvement.

    • “Fun idle game... pretty much like Adventure Capitalist, without the glitchy nonsense that Adventure Capitalist has become. Wild West theme, nice art, looks not rushed, runs smoothly, plenty of fun from it, and it's free.”
    • “This is kind of like Adventure Capitalist but less optimized.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my device, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I expected better performance; the lag really detracts from the experience.”
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