Evil West

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Total Reviews: 44

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Evil West is full of thrilling kinetic combat, and it nails the most important parts of a monster-killing campaign. But limited enemy variety, a forgettable story, and repetitive level design weigh it down.

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Critic Reviews: 44

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Average Score - 76/100

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7/10

David Jagneaux (IGN)

Evil West is far from the most complex or innovative action game around, but it nails the most important parts of its old-school, monster-killing campaign.

November 21, 2022 |

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Evil West delivers on its big dumb action game premise, for better and worse.

November 21, 2022 |

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68/100

Jon Bailes (PC Gamer)

Recommended

Cristian Donlan (Eurogamer)

A gleeful splat-’em-up featuring a lovely bag of tricks.

November 21, 2022 |

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David Jagneaux (IGN)

7/10 - (Read Review)

Evil West is far from the most complex or innovative action game around, but it nails the most important parts of its old-school, monster-killing campaign.

Jon Bailes (PC Gamer)

68/100 - (Read Review)

Evil West delivers on its big dumb action game premise, for better and worse.

Cristian Donlan (Eurogamer)

Recommended - (Read Review)

A gleeful splat-’em-up featuring a lovely bag of tricks.

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Game Description / Storyline:

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero. In visceral, explosive combat, unleash hell with your firearms, lightning-fueled gauntlet and gadgets. Kill bloodthirsty monstrosities in style as a lone hunter or in co-op with a friend. Explore and fight in a narrative-driven campaign while upgrading your weapons and hunting tools. Unlock new perks to evolve your monster-slaying mastery, crafting your own playstyle to defeat the supernatural hordes.

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