West of Dead

Overview

Thanks to a moody atmosphere and precise mechanics, West of Dead perfectly wraps the tense feeling of cover shooting around a solid roguelike core.

-- As reviewed by TechRaptor

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

2

6.9

User Score

Based on 190 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on June 29, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fantastic and deep gunplay
Great Cover system
Ron Perlman is in it

Reviewers Didn't Like

Auto-aiming can be a little cumbersome
The fixed camera can be tricky
Lots of bugs

Expert reviews and ratings

The game's NPCs say the same exact lines at the start of every run. It becomes a drag to re-run facsimiles of the same levels again and again: They're similar enough that it feels like you have them memorized, even if the details change. When you spend too long in Purgatory, it starts to look a lot like hell.

By GameSpot on June 29, 2020

West of Dead is a compelling and enjoyable challenge, helped along by Ron Perlman's undeniable charisma and a handful of interesting new ideas.

By God is a Geek on June 25, 2020

If you pumped hours upon hours into Enter the Gungeon then chances are you'll find a similar grab in West of Dead, but be fair warned that there isn't as much polish here. If it helps, it is launching day one on Xbox Game Pass so if you have that you can try it as soon as it launches.

By Destructoid on June 18, 2020

West of Dead shakes up the roguelite formula with its fantastic cover system, but it's more than that. With the addition of Ron Pearlman voicing William Mason, a stylistic cel-shaded art style and a captivating story to uncover, West of Dead is a winning combination that will have you as happy as a pup with two tails.

By tsa on June 18, 2020

Thanks to a moody atmosphere and precise mechanics, West of Dead perfectly wraps the tense feeling of cover shooting around a solid roguelike core.

By TechRaptor on June 18, 2020

A fine balancing act of challenge and intrigue, with stabiliser wheels courtesy of Ron Perlman's voice.

By PCGamer on June 18, 2020

As dead man William Mason, fight your way through the mysterious world of Purgatory, Wyoming. You will gun sling your way to find the secrets to your past and what the future may hold.

By BonusStage on June 11, 2020