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Cattle Country… wow, where do I even start with this one? They call it a “Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim.” Cozy is such an overused word these days, right? Especially if you’ve ever touched a Nintendo Switch. But hey, cowboys! That’s like adding a hat to your hat, but I digress.
So, picture it: late 1800s, you get your own patch of dirt in a mining town. And yes, you name both yourself and the place. It’s like life, but with extra steps and a lot more pixels. You’ll meet a few NPCs — they’re like those neighbors you see but never really know. Horses and buzzards everywhere, giving off vibes, but strangely, it doesn’t scream Wild West. Honestly, could be any era, if you squint a bit. Some of those character designs… meh, not very cowboy-ish if you ask me.
Then there’s the whole bandit scene. Suddenly, bushes go rattle-rattle, and out jump some baddies. Quick reactions needed! Or, if you’re like, “Nah,” just turn them off. Sure, it makes things less lively, but it’s cool to have the choice, right?
Pixel art alert! It actually works here with shifting days, seasons, and those animations. Although, on my old Switch model, it stutters like me trying to dance. Oh, and the music? Well, it tries to be Wild West but ends up kind of background-ish, even at full blast… supposed to be atmospheric, I guess?
Anyway — err, no — wait, tasks! You’ve got your standard fare: clearing land, chopping trees, crushing rocks, and crafting all sorts of stuff. Sprinklers, furniture, and why not a hard-boiled egg? Farming’s nice but predictable. Expand, get more animals, and fish… if you don’t mind the pressure. Water traps are there if you zone out.
Mining is another beast. Imagine treasure hunting with bats and snakes (disable them if they’re not your thing). Favorite pastime, but the good stuff’s way down deep, and you’ve got this tiny flashlight. Bring torches, and stay fed! Run out of stamina down there, and hello, doctor bills.
And then, people! Building a community by befriending townsfolk. Like, give the banker a gift, and hey, bigger bank! Cliché, sure, but it works. But those friendship levels move slower than molasses. They say you “made their week,” yet friendship barely shifts. And finding them? Good luck. Wandering around, saying the same boring stuff. Hmm, am I missing something?
Now, onto what really twists my saddle. This game doesn’t spell out what to do. After 25 hours, my wife (who’s a life sim pro, by the way) and I both felt we’d hit a snail’s pace. It’s fun, sure, but can be quickly forgotten the minute something new drops.
Plus, minor (and major) glitches abound. UI could be slicker, could’ve added touchscreen stuff too. Controls are alright but very icon-heavy. No screenshots either. And errors? Yeah, “Software closed” is like a ghost that keeps visiting — at least they fixed that pesky glass bug.
Look, while it pretends to be unique with its Wild West flair, Cattle Country doesn’t bring much new to the table. That’s expected in this genre, but still a letdown. Sit tight for a sale, I’d say, unless you’re up for a rollercoaster of quirks and bugs.
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There it is, messy but authentic! Hope that captures the chaotic charm you’re looking for.
