Western Themed Games
by fendory · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 08/15/2005 (12:48 am) · 67 replies
Why don't we see many Western themed games?
I've been pondering this idea for a while now. I like RPGs and was thinking that there aren't really any that have a western theme to them. So then I started thinking that, that can be an edge to making one. Then again there are games out there, and they aren't too popular. Why aren't they popular?
It is different, when you look at all the popular MMOs and RPGs out today. I've heard people say they want some thing different than midevil/fantasy MMOs, but are we ready for that change?
I rented one of these games yesterday, and was bored of it after just a few hours. I know it wasn't the theme to the game, it was just how it played, but it got boring fast.
I don't know, I'm just rambling, but what do you think of Western themed games?
I've been pondering this idea for a while now. I like RPGs and was thinking that there aren't really any that have a western theme to them. So then I started thinking that, that can be an edge to making one. Then again there are games out there, and they aren't too popular. Why aren't they popular?
It is different, when you look at all the popular MMOs and RPGs out today. I've heard people say they want some thing different than midevil/fantasy MMOs, but are we ready for that change?
I rented one of these games yesterday, and was bored of it after just a few hours. I know it wasn't the theme to the game, it was just how it played, but it got boring fast.
I don't know, I'm just rambling, but what do you think of Western themed games?
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#62
12/28/2007 (5:44 am)
No way lmao smartypantspthegamer what game are you playing the most at the moment please do tell i must know.
#64
www.garagegames.com/blogs/4123/14021
01/13/2008 (2:38 am)
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#65
Currently, I own some western land in Hodgeman County which you can visit at
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hodgeman%20County%20/34/209/21/
There are various Western RolePlaying SIMS there including TombStone Arizona...
Here's some example of the content I create for Second Life..
http://shop.onrez.com/Gusher_Castaignede
01/13/2008 (2:56 am)
Hi all, have any of you try the Western themed SIMS in Second Life? For the past 4 months I have been developing western content for Second Life. If you don't know whats Second Life check out http://www.secondlife.com ...the viewer is free for anyone to explore the massive world of Second Life.Currently, I own some western land in Hodgeman County which you can visit at
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hodgeman%20County%20/34/209/21/
There are various Western RolePlaying SIMS there including TombStone Arizona...
Here's some example of the content I create for Second Life..
http://shop.onrez.com/Gusher_Castaignede
#66
www.wildwestonline.com/
Come try it out!
05/03/2008 (5:15 am)
Wild West Online: Gunfighter is now in Open Beta:www.wildwestonline.com/
Come try it out!
#67
08/25/2008 (11:22 pm)
http://www.banghowdy.com/ is another excellent 3D turn based strategy (java, online) game. 
Tom