
Fans of the action genre will find plenty to enjoy in Blood West.
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Verdict
90%
Steam
90
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (90% positive from 5.9K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (90/100 critic average)
Still in Early Access — content may be incomplete
Blood West is an immersive stealth shooter taking place in a nightmare version of a classic wild west setting. The player takes on the role of an outlawed gunslinger brought back to live by strange native spirits to find the root of a curse that has befallen the land. They will explore the dangerous frontier, gather supplies, expand their arsenal, and gain experience to unlock special traits, to best the many monsters and face off with challenging bosses.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
Excellent stealth game and I emphasize "stealth". Going in Rambo style is not how this is supposed to be played, just keep that in mind. Every situation needs to be approached carefully, with an espace plan if things go wrong and so on. And I love this game for exactly that because it is done so well. A lot of weapons, amulets, upgrades and items that lead to a lot of different playstyles and I dare say there is something there for everyone. You like big shotguns, no problem. Knife is your thing, go crazy. Blood, sweat and tears difficutly is challenging but still fair. You just need to know what you are doing, which enemies take how many bullets from this or that weapon, etc.. I have not summed it up, but I would say from my playtime, about 180 hrs are main game, 10 hrs Dead Man's Promise and the rest is from Scavengers. Zero technical issues and voice acting is top notch! I recommend this even for full price. Get it as bundle with both DLC's and you won't be dissapointed - if you are into stealth games. Feel like I have to mention that again.
[i]In cursed lands where shadows creep, And ancient evils never sleep, A gunslinger wakes from death's embrace, To roam a wild, forsaken place. The prairie groans beneath the moon, Coyotes howl a mournful tune, While twisted spirits haunt the night, Beyond the reach of lantern light. Each bullet counts, each step must weigh, For death is never far away. The darkness watches, still and vast, A whisper from the haunted past. Its stealth is sharp, its tension real, You stalk, you hide, you aim to kill. No reckless charge, no hero's boast — One careless move, and you're a ghost. The world is rough, yet rich with dread, A frontier painted black and red. Old legends mix with cosmic fear, And every distant sound feels near. The graphics may not seek to shine With modern gloss or grand design, Yet every pixel serves the tale Of haunted gulches, dark and pale. The soundtrack hums with eerie grace, A lonely wind through empty space. Its silence often speaks the most, Like footsteps of a wandering ghost. So if you seek a western grim, Where horror fills the daylight dim, Then saddle up and ride out west — For Blood West stands among the best.[/i]
Stealth-exploration shooter with RPG elements that starts pretty fun, but the lack of rewarding exploration in an open-world game is much discouraging. Not bad but not a strong recommendation.
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