Evil West

You play as Jesse Rentier, an agent of a secret monster-hunting institute, in a story-driven campaign to stop vampires and other supernatural threats spreading across the American frontier. You can hunt alone or team up with a friend in co-op.

Combat combines close-range attacks with an electrically charged gauntlet, firearms, gadgets, and special abilities. Dodge and parry enemy attacks, use different tools in arena fights, and take on powerful monsters and bosses.

The campaign moves through linear chapters with occasional side paths, simple puzzles, and collectibles. Find currency and upgrades, unlock perks and abilities, and improve your weapons and hunting tools as you progress.

Players who enjoyed Evil West most often praised its forceful, responsive combat and the way it lets them combine gauntlet attacks, firearms, and abilities. The supernatural Wild West setting, weapon variety, and upgrades also appealed to players looking for a focused, old-school action campaign. Reviews are divided on how well the combat holds up over time, with recurring complaints about reused enemies, late-game enemy density, and technical problems, particularly in co-op.