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Evil West
Developer(s)Flying Wild Hog
Publisher(s)Focus Entertainment
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
Release20 September 2022
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Evil West is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Focus Entertainment. The game is set to be released in September 2022 for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Series S.

Gameplay

Evil West is an action-adventure video game played from a third-person perspective. In the game, the player assumes control of Jesse Rentier, a vampire hunter. Jesse is equipped with powerful firearms including a six-shot pistol, a rifle and a flamethrower, and melee weapons including a gauntlet that can accumulate electrical energy and an axe. Enemies can be stunned and staggered following a melee attack, allowing players to execute them using a special finisher move. Players can also use the environment to their advantage. For instance, they can kick enemies into a spike trap, or shoot explosive barrels. Players will occasionally encounter boss characters, which are powerful enemies with unique attack patterns. As the player progresses in the game, they will level up and gain new skills and abilities. The campaign can be played cooperatively with another player.[1][2]

Premise

Jesse Rentier, one of the last agents of a clandestine vampire-hunting organization, must protect the American frontier from supernatural monstrosities.[3]

Development

Evil West is currently being developed by Polish studio Flying Wild Hog, the developer of the Shadow Warrior series. The game's combo system was inspired by the Devil May Cry series, while the third-person prespective and melee combat were inspired by 2018's God of War reboot.[1]

Flying Wild Hog and publisher Focus Entertainment first announced their partnership in September 2020.[4] The game was officially announced at The Game Awards 2020.[5] The game is set to be released on 20 September 2022 for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Series S.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Damien, Arthur (7 May 2022). "PAX East 2022 Preview: Evil West Is God of War with Guns & Vampires". The Escapist. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. ^ Erskine, Donavan (26 April 2022). "Evil West brings vampire-hunting to the American frontier". Shacknews. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  3. ^ Stewart, Marcus (10 December 2020). "Supernatural Western Evil West Premieres At The Game Awards". Game Informer. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  4. ^ Wallace, Chris (30 September 2020). "Focus Home Interactive partners with Flying Wild Hog for an upcoming title". MCVUK. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  5. ^ Kim, Matt (17 August 2021). "Evil West Is a Dark Fantasy Vampire Hunting Game From the Shadow Warrior Devs". IGN. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  6. ^ Kennedy, Victoria (8 June 2022). "Vampire riddled Evil West gets September release date and new trailer". Eurogamer. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
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