Game Review: Evil West is a Throwback to a Bygone Era

Recent years have seen a huge leap in gaming. Most genres have seen such innovation that they are almost unrecognizable from years ago. This, in most cases, is a positive development, because change is a good thing. However, we sometimes like a good modern game with elements of the classics we loved.

My thirst for simple, stylish games with rich worlds to just have fun in has been quenched after playing Flying Wild Hog and Evil West from Focus Entertainment. In an industry where it seems like every game is an RPG now, Evil West is exactly what I needed. It has addictive gameplay and a large roster of enemies to fight.

Evil West Review Biggest Takeaways

  • All character models, locations, and narratives in Evil West are embedded with lore.

  • As a whole, the gameplay is repetitive yet charming and addictive.

  • In Evil West, the world feels alive thanks to some fantastic visuals.

  • Lackluster multiplayer elements hurt the game.

  • You’ll enjoy playing Evil West if you want to play something reminiscent of something from the 00s, just a fun video game.

Final Score: 8/10

Author: Maricel Cuico