A new Weird West developer video gives gamers an in-depth look at WolfEye Studios' immersive role-playing experience. The upcoming title, created by Dishonored and Prey director Raphael Colantonio, follows five hardened characters as they venture through a dark fantasy version of the American frontier. As Weird West's March 31 release date rapidly approaches, WolfEye Studios has given players a brand-new look at the game's interconnected mechanics.
Before leaving Arkane Studios, Raphael Colantonio played an integral role in the development of both Dishonored and Prey. While Weird West appears to be a departure from these Arkane Studios classics due to its isometric top-down view, the gunslinger simulator is actually very similar to Colantonio's past work. Like Arkane's beloved role-playing games, WolfEye Studios' first project will let players approach gameplay however they choose. Stealth, combat and diplomacy are a few ways to get ahead in the Weird West, and environmental interactions also play a large role in helping players survive and thrive. Weird West's dynamic quests system will seamlessly reflect the player's actions, making each playthrough coherent and truly unique.
In a recent developer playthrough, posted to YouTube by publisher Devolver Digital, Raphael Colantonio and lead systems designer Gael Giraudeau look at part of Weird West's second campaign. This storyline sees the player transformed into a bestial Pigman, leading them on a quest to become human again. In-depth commentary from Colantiono and Giraudeau explains Weird West mechanics like optional dungeons, character-specific abilities, procedural events, side quests and more. The gameplay preview is completely unscripted, giving fans an honest look at how their actions will shape the Weird West experience.
While following in the footsteps of Dishonored and Prey, WolfEye Studios' Weird West will deliver gamers a wholly original experience. A Weird West game preview allowed Screen Rant to go hands-on with the title back in November 2021, and even a small slice of the game was extremely promising. The title's brutal and unforgiving world incorporates elements of horror, creating a distinct atmosphere as each character's story unravels. While the game also pulls elements from retro role-playing games like Fallout, particularly in its isometric camera angle and the ability to form relationships with non-player characters.
WolfEye Studios' Weird West attempts to deliver a truly immersive and detailed role-play experience, and the new developer commentary appears to demonstrate its success. The creepy cowboy adventure's various systems work together in harmony, creating a feeling of improvisation similar to Dishonored and Prey. Player freedom will play a crucial role in each character's quest, allowing Weird West to deliver each player a unique experience.
Weird West will release on March 31 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Source: DevolverDigital/YouTube