Thanks to some smart decisions by the developers, Weird West‘s systems truly feel like they’re reacting to your decisions.

I’m having way too much fun being the monster of the west to try it out. If you really want, you can play the entire game without killing anyone. It’s up to you to manipulate those rules to your advantage. You can often find solutions to problems by exploring the environment, making friends, or just being patient. If you want to walk into a random town, murder everyone in sight, loot their bodies, and sell their belongings back to their families, you can. Weird West encourages outside-the-box - even if that means performing heinous crimes.Įarly in the game, a text box pops up telling you that you can kill anyone you meet - even important story characters. Whether you want to go in guns blazing or take the stealthy route, the genre is defined by giving player’s as much freedom as possible when it comes to gameplay. And immersive sims are all about freedom. Their current team might be a bit smaller, but that also means they have more creative freedom. The last three of those were made by Arkane Studios, a studio co-founded by Wolfeye Studio’s Creative Director, Raphael Colantonio. Popular games in the genre include Deus Ex, Deathloop, Dishonored, and Prey. The most immersive of simsįor those unfamiliar with the genre, immersive sims are built on the idea that players should be able to approach a situation in any way they see fit. No matter what you choose, you’re sure to encounter scenarios that will test your creativity, skill and luck. It’s up to you whether you want to go after the culprits, take on bounties, or set off in a random direction on the map. After a few quick tutorials to introduce the combat mechanics, travel system and character upgrades, you’re let loose. The game starts with you waking to the sounds of your husband being kidnapped and your son being murdered.

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