Hard West 2 is the new turn-based strategy and role-playing game of ice code games. They take over from CreativeForge Games, studio in charge of the first part. In the game, we embark on a supernatural journey into the dark heart of the West. We gathered a gang of outlaws with weapons loaded with lead and sorcery at our disposal and we’ll hunt down the devil to get back what’s ours.
Start the Hard West 2 story
We start the adventure when we decided to rob a train with our gang. The game takes advantage of this moment to teach us the commands and others, acting as a tutorial. After finishing with the initial enemies, the game leaves us a bit alone and we continue on the train.
Arriving at the locomotive, it turns out that the train is not an ordinary train, but it is a ghost train and the devil himself is its driver. We fight against the devil but it doesn’t seem that we can with him so we offer him something, a game of poker. If we win, the train is ours, but if we lose, our souls become their property.. Obviously, this is not going well since the devil knows more about being old than about being a devilwe lose the game and find ourselves outside the train.
We woke up surrounded by snow, for some reason it’s snowing in the west now
The map of the Hard West 2
We have several maps to explore in which we will find several interesting things. Trails to follow, side quests, caves, towns, bandit hideouts and somewhat paranormal stuff. The size of the cards is not exactly small, each card has its own setting and extension.
The feeling of moving around the map is very satisfyingthe sound of the moving horses and figures is very well done and the movement is quite smooth.
Sometimes we will have side missions which will be marked on the map with green icons, main missions are seen as yellow icons and interesting things as white. When we have to follow a trail, it will look like a series of bonfires on the ground that we have to follow.
Gameplay and Enemies
When we are not fighting, we can visit shops, towns and other places to equip our characters with weapons, charms, items and even skills. During the fights, we see that It’s a turn-based strategy game in the purest style XCOM. We have space to move around and cover ourselves so they don’t hurt us.
By finishing with an enemy, the character’s action points will be recharged and we can continue shooting until we run out. The action can be chained, it is possible to eliminate all enemies in a single turn and with a single character. In addition, we can increase the game speed at any time up to x4, even when exploring the maps.
We can use different covers, bounce bullets from certain weapons, break objects and much more. We also have unique abilities of each character that we can use by spending action points, once we use them we will have to wait a few turns for them to recharge.
sometimes we will find special fights in which we will be mounted on horseback. We can also move around the area and even get off and on the horse whenever we want.
Regarding the enemies, there are well-defined types
The card system
Hard West 2 incorporates a very interesting card system. During the adventure we will acquire cards in different ways that will give us various advantages. Some improve luck or speed while others improve streak chance.
If by equipping them we place a pair, a set or any poker hand, we will lead the character to acquire new skills and improve your stats.
Loyalty in Hard West 2
A very interesting mechanic that the game presents to us is that of loyalty to our companions equipment. During our adventure we will go through certain circumstances (both optional and mandatory) in which we will have to choose between several options.
Depending on the options we choose, our loyalty level will increase or decrease with the different team members. Either let one or the other help us, agree with one in particular, etc.. As we level up we will have available more options to dialogue about each other’s past. This will also allow us to make additional options in certain situations
The graphic, artistic and sound section of Hard West 2
Technically the game is developed with Unity and graphically, it is far superior to the first opus. The textures are acceptable for a title of this style, the lighting is very good and the special effects are very well done. The scenarios are very well detailed, managing to transport us in time.
As for the soundtrack is everything you’d expect from a Wild West moviePlus, other darker themes are included for those more supernatural moments.
Performance is quite stable and we only had occasional visual bugs, for example on one occasion, on the map, a teammate decided to go around in circles. Yes, it’s true that some load times are quite excessive, some also in key fights where you can die very easily. The game’s configuration options are quite complete, you can touch almost everything, in addition is ultra wide compatible.
The duration of the game
The game is not very long, the main story can be completed in about 7-8 hours leisurely, with the secondary content it can be extended up to 10-12 hours. On the other hand, it is replayable due to the problem of choosing between several options in certain events.
Although certainly the game is on sale at the reduced price of $ 24.99 And you really couldn’t ask for more. the length is not bad.
Hard West 2 Final Notice
Hard West 2 it’s a very fun game, difficult in some cases and very rewarding to play. The controls are very good, the adjustment is very well done and the number of options to customize the experience are numerous. Yes, the game may be a bit short but it has a point of replayability.
Without a doubt, this is a game that all strategy lovers should try.especially fans of XCOM and others, certainly highly recommended.
Hard West 2
24,99$
Pro.
- Very funny
- Ambient
- Loyalty system and cards
Contra.
- Some repetitive enemies
- can be short
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