Name of Juarez: Gunslinger could not look as fancy and sensible as Crimson Useless Redemption II, however its tight Previous West gunplay, inventive design, and classy visuals make it top-of-the-line cowboy video games round. And now you should purchase it on Steam for below $2. That’s a steal, companion!
Developed by Techland (Useless Island, Dying Gentle) and launched in 2013, Name of Juarez: Gunslinger is a first-person linear shooter set within the Previous West. And to be clear: Gunslinger isn’t like the opposite (so-so) video games within the Name of Juarez franchise, so don’t let its title scare you away. This sport is a smaller and a lot better spin-off that includes comedian book-inspired visuals and an unreliable narrator who will generally change his story on the fly, which results in some enjoyable and stunning moments.
For instance, at one level you’re attacked by Apache warriors. Nonetheless, one of many individuals the narrator is telling the story to mentions that he beforehand talked about cowboys attacked. So he modifies the story and the sport follows swimsuit, swapping out the enemies, too. It’s nice and seems like one thing that extra video games ought to have copied.
Gunslinger additionally isn’t too lengthy. You’ll probably be capable of knock it out in a single Sunday afternoon, making it the proper palette cleanser between latest large video games. Plus, whereas it’s not 60 hours lengthy, it packs a number of nice stuff into its quick runtime, together with duels, boss fights, a full talent tree, huge gun fights, and a incredible ending.
You possibly can presently decide up Name of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam for simply $1.50! That’s virtually nothing, and this inventive FPS is value it. Even higher, Gunslinger runs like a dream on Steam Deck. (Some gamers have reported points with the cutscenes, however I didn’t discover that once I performed.) The sale’s set to run via the tip of Could, so get it whereas the gettin’s good.
