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Evil West

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

74/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fun and fluid combat system
    • Stylish supernatural western setting
    • Good performance and graphics
    • Co-op multiplayer available
    • Linear and focused gameplay

    Cons

    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • Limited exploration and linear levels
    • Story is simple and somewhat cheesy
    • Co-op progression not shared
    • Price considered high by some

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Exploration, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose combat style, weapons, and upgrades, with some linear level design but ability to explore side paths."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat requires skillful dodging, parrying, and combo execution; difficulty scales and boss fights require learning attack patterns."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player campaign and co-op without ranked or leaderboard competition; gameplay is personal and cooperative."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Game encourages replay through New Game+ and upgrades; some players report high engagement and multiple playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Co-op mode available and enjoyable but feels like an afterthought; no shared progression but supports cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Limited customization mostly in skins and skill trees; combat allows some experimentation but level design is linear."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize balanced combat and cooperation; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive break with supernatural western setting and intense combat to escape daily life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different weapons, combos, and tactics; some experimentation encouraged within combat mechanics."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Mostly linear levels with some hidden chests and side paths; limited open exploration."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character skins and weapon upgrades allow modest self-expression; no deep avatar customization."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong supernatural western fantasy theme with vampires, monsters, and steampunk elements."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some social connection through co-op and community but primarily single-player experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill acquisition through combat mastery and upgrades; learning enemy patterns and combos is key."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and progression; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social interaction beyond co-op; no evidence of close relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "No leadership roles; cooperative play is balanced and supportive without authority dynamics."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through weapons, perks, upgrades, and skill trees; encourages replay for full unlocks."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Combat is intense but satisfying; some players find it cathartic and fun, though not purely relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory effects are engaging and stylish; combat provides sensory excitement."

    • Status
      -3

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal and cooperative enjoyment."

    • Story
      1

      "Story is present but simple and linear; narrative supports gameplay but is not deeply immersive."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Combat requires pattern recognition, timing, and tactical use of weapons and abilities."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and challenge; some tension and excitement in encounters."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; some feel full price is high for content."

    • Violence
      5

      "Heavy focus on combat, gore, and destruction; violent melee and ranged attacks against monsters."

    • Survival
      2

      "Combat involves avoiding damage and managing health; some resource management in upgrades."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026