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West of Dead

West of Dead

June 8, 2020
RAW FURY
3.9/5.0(1,376 reviews)
Action
Mixed

Overall, player feedback on "West of Dead" is mixed, with many praising its unique visual style and atmosphere, while others criticize its repetitive gameplay and various technical issues. The presence of Ron Perlman's voice acting is frequently highlighted as a strong point, yet significant criticisms revolve around grindy mechanics and clunky controls.

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About This Game

Set in Purgatory, Wyoming, 1888, players step into the boots of the dead man William Mason in this fast-paced cover shooter. Combining twin-stick controls with tactical cover, it presents a unique world filled with danger and dark mythos, amplified by Ron Perlman's voice acting.

Highlights

  • Unique visual style resembling a graphic novel
  • Engaging atmosphere and intricate world-building
  • Strong voice acting by Ron Perlman
  • Satisfying combat mechanics and variety of weapons
  • Roguelike elements for added gameplay depth
  • Procedurally generated hunting grounds enhance replayability

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB E10-T
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)Portuguese (Brazil)Spanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback on "West of Dead" is mixed, with many praising its unique visual style and atmosphere, while others criticize its repetitive gameplay and various technical issues. The presence of Ron Perlman's voice acting is frequently highlighted as a strong point, yet significant criticisms revolve around grindy mechanics and clunky controls.

Pros

  • • Unique visual style resembling a graphic novel
  • • Engaging atmosphere and world-building
  • • Strong voice acting by Ron Perlman
  • • Satisfying combat mechanics and weapon variety
  • • Decent story setup with roguelike elements

Cons

  • • Repetitive gameplay can feel grindy over time
  • • Technical issues including bugs and clunky controls
  • • Frustrating cover system leading to movement issues
  • • Slow progression and unfair difficulty spikes
  • • Limited variety in enemy encounters and weapons

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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West of Dead — Frequently Asked Questions

Is West of Dead worth playing?
West of Dead has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 3.9 out of 5 across 1,376 reviews.
Is West of Dead included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — West of Dead is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is West of Dead single-player or multiplayer?
West of Dead supports single player.
What platforms is West of Dead available on?
West of Dead is available on PS4.
When did West of Dead release?
West of Dead released on June 8, 2020.
What is West of Dead's age rating?
West of Dead carries an ESRB rating of ESRB E10-T.
West of Dead: A Dark Action Shooter with Ron Perlman