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West of Loathing

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Exceptional humor and writing
    • High replayability with multiple paths
    • Creative and flexible rpg mechanics
    • Engaging exploration and puzzles
    • Affordable price with great value

    Cons

    • Combat can be simple and repetitive
    • Some puzzles are obscure or tedious
    • Lack of manual save feature
    • No quest journal leading to tracking difficulties
    • Minimalist graphics may deter some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose character builds, playstyles, and multiple quest solutions, emphasizing personal decision-making."

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    • Competence

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      3

      "The game involves skill checks, puzzle solving, and strategic use of limited resources, though combat is basic and sometimes tedious."

      Capsule for The Necromancer's Tale The Necromancer's Tale

      "The game offers skill development, strategic turn-based combat, puzzle solving, and feedback through leveling and quest outcomes, though combat is described as simple and sometimes easy."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on single-player experience without leaderboards or PvP; players engage at their own pace."

      Capsule for Blood Spear Blood Spear

      "Focus is on single-player experience without mention of leaderboards or PvP; players engage at their own pace and explore personal choices."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "High replayability with multiple endings, side quests, and new game plus encourages repeated playthroughs."

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      "High replayability with multiple endings, side quests, and character builds encourages long-term engagement and multiple playthroughs."

    • Cooperation

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      -3

      "Gameplay is mostly solo with AI companions; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for Omensight: Definitive Edition Omensight: Definitive Edition

      "Gameplay centers on solo play with AI companions; no evidence of multiplayer or cooperative player interaction."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Extensive character customization, skill builds, crafting, and multiple quest solutions encourage creative approaches."

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      "Players experiment with different classes, skills, gear, and quest solutions, allowing creative approaches and character customization."

    • Domination

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      "No indication of exerting control over other players; interactions are narrative and personal."

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      "No indication of exerting control over other players; interactions are individual and respectful."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Humorous, absurd world and story provide strong escapism and distraction from real life."

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    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor without obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Multiple narrative paths, character builds, and quest solutions encourage exploration and trying new approaches."

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      "Multiple ways to solve quests, varied character builds, and exploration encourage trying new strategies and approaches."

    • Exploration

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      4

      "Open world with multiple areas, side quests, collectibles, and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity."

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      "Open world with many locations, hidden secrets, and side quests rewards curiosity and discovery."

    • Expression

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      3

      "Character customization through gear and skill choices allows personal expression within game constraints."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Set in a dark fantasy world with supernatural elements and imaginative storytelling."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Primarily single-player experience with AI companions, limited social connection."

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      "Primarily a solo experience with limited social connection beyond AI companions."

    • Growth

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      4

      "Players improve skills, learn enemy patterns, and unlock characters and challenges, supporting personal development."

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      "Players develop skills, learn puzzles, and improve character stats, supporting personal development within the game."

    • Health

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      -4

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

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active engagement with quests, crafting, and exploration; not designed for idle or background play."

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      "Requires active engagement with quests, combat, and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

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      -4

      "No evidence of forming close relationships; interactions are mostly surface-level or functional."

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      "No evidence of forming close relationships; interactions are limited to brief or surface-level exchanges."

    • Leadership

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      -4

      "No player leadership roles; companions are AI controlled."

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    • Progression

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      "Character progression through leveling, skill acquisition, and gear collection is a core gameplay element."

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      "Character progression through leveling, acquiring gear, and unlocking skills is a core gameplay element."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Generally lighthearted and humorous tone provides a relaxed experience despite occasional puzzle challenge."

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      "Humorous tone and simple mechanics provide a relaxing experience, though some puzzles can be challenging."

    • Sensation

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      2

      "Simple visuals and sounds provide light sensory stimulation; humor adds emotional fun."

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      "Minimalist visuals and sound provide moderate sensory stimulation; humor adds emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

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      -4

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on individual play."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Engaging narrative with humor, side quests, and lore that enrich player immersion."

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      "Strong narrative with engaging humor, side quests, and multiple endings that immerse players in the world."

    • Strategy

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      3

      "Turn-based tactical combat requires planning and some problem solving, though not highly complex."

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    • Thrill

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      "Some suspense in puzzles and occasional combat, but overall a calm and gentle experience."

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    • Value

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      "Players report high value for price with many hours of content and replayability."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "No significant survival mechanics; gameplay is stable and forgiving."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill.

    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.

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