Evil West - I needed this 

after doing the Before You Buy video I just kinda wanted to pop off off-the-cuff over here. This is like one of those weird games that you get from Blockbuster that you knew wasn't perfect but didn't really care. consider playing it at one point if you get what I meant in this video

As I get older, these are the type of games I enjoy the most. Just simple, straight forward, and fun. The thing I want after work is to turn my brain off and have fun. Glad these games are still being made.

This game makes me feel like It's 2005, I just got back from GameStop, the oven is preheating for my pizza rolls. Such a fun, chill game!

This game sold me simply on the fact that you're a cowboy who fights vampires. That concept alone just sounds like 10 kinds of awesome. Got my pre-order in, ready to play tomorrow

I've been looking forward to this game so much. It reminds me a bit of Remnant, which owned my life for an entire month.

I love me a game that doesn’t waste my time and gets straight to the point. I typically cannot spend 40 hours on a narrative game like God of War, I just hop on on weekends for a few hours and this is perfect for that

I always thought this was gonna be a sleeper hit and a blast to the past.

"It was like a meal.. it was like a meal from a place, where I go, I order, I know what I'm gonna get, and I'm like hell yeah. I'm gonna eat the shit out of this.. does that make sense?" Greatest description of 2022 right there folks. Great video Jake 👍

Back in my day $50 was a full priced game!

I understand the kind of game and era for gaming you are describing and that is exactly what I miss. I miss going to a GameStop, finding something weird and interesting I've never heard of before, and it becoming a favorite.

I love unique games like this. Inventive and not trying to please everyone, just trying to give a good time

Wild Wild West will forever be a gem from my childhood, the fact that this game gave you the same vibes is comforting to be honest. Its the rough edges that give things their charm, and though it may not blow you away maybe when you randomly see the game case months or years down the line it'll bring a smile to your face. If something does that for you, it's gold.

As someone who spent his teenage years during the Xbox 360 and PS3 era and had a blast with Gears of War, Resistance and RE 5, this game seems exactly what I need. Thanks for the video, Jake!

I knew the moment I saw the trailer for this game, that I had a sense of, "Is this a video-game-ass video game?!" and I was so relieved to see the gameplay look like what you described of the old 360 era of games. It may not have the exploration of Darksiders (inspired by Legend of Zelda), but it definitely had the combat of the good hack n slash games like God of War/Dante's Inferno, and I'm all for it in this day in age.

Evil West has exceeded all my expectations so far. I've been having a *blast* with it. The combat has been tons of fun and I love the variety of equipment you get.

This seems like something I'll really enjoy once it goes on a decent sale

I am a new gen player... Never played such games in the past like you did.. But I will say this IT WAS FUN!!! It felt repetitive and flawed but damm it was so much fun !!! I would love to play more such games in the future

Well I’m 30 and sometimes I want to play something that makes me feel like I’m playing a game from 2009 lol. Definitely gonna check this out.

Hey Jake been watching a lot more of your channel lately and just wanted to say how comforting and high quality your videos are. Been feeling crappy the last few days but your videos have helped. And yes we need more games like this, reminds me of when my dad got me and my brothers our first Xbox 360 and it came with AC 2 and darksiders

Sometimes simple and fun games like this one get disregarded but I'm glad you are covering it✊

This video is exactly what I love about games media/reviewing (and the way you explain games personally!) I only got super hardcore into gaming in 2016 but had an SNES/N64 when I was a kid and you describing this game as just a simple adventure game that came out in between AAA/IP stuff made me nostalgic for a time I never experienced which has never happened before??? I only ever played/remember the big titles when I was younger because we knew they would be solid and worth the money in a day and age when you really had no idea if it anything would be good or not so we never risked it on those sorta games. Suffice to say, you sold me on this one and once I've got some more backlog out of the way I'll be picking this one up :)

I use to love games like this, I was worried with all the massive open world and open level games I'd find it hard to enjoy but I was still excited. The combat is so much fun once you can do it quick and get a flow going. It was everything I was hoping it'd be and can't ask for more than that. My friend told me it was trash, the graphics and combat were trash, and I didn't let that stop me and I'm glad. I don't see what he saw.

Ps2 / early Ps3 era gamers need more games like this..15 - 20 hrs gameplay with resonable storyline.

Recentlyish went thru bulletstorm again and man, these kinda games really are just good ol fun pallet cleaners in the modern gaming landscape. Hope this style never dies

This was an easy sell for me. Exactly what I expected and wanted. Thanks for bringing info on the game. Love the channel

This is definitley my style of game from an era I cherish, and looks like they can do alot with this if they get a sequel. I dont know why, but I feel like these devs could also make a great transformers game a la war for cybertron.

Sometimes, it's fun to just mash your way through a game. This game was simple and satisfying. Lots of fun

Dude, the clips shown make it look like a God of war type game, punching close enemies, shooting far enemies with ranged attacks... Sick. GoW fights are awesome

These past few months, I've been playing so many games from the 360 era, some of them not that polished, but they bring me joy. Just simple, pure fun. Without any kind of bullshit that we see a lot these days in video games. Bayonetta, Vanquish, Binary Domain, DMC 4, Saints Row 3 and 4, Xmen Origins: Wolverine and BulletStorm to name a few. I'll definitely buy this game. For old time's sake.

I enjoyed every single moment of this game. It definitely took me back.

I love games like this. Especially in the last few years where i find myself a bit more time-poor to commit the same amount of hours i once used to put into games, after a hard days work, sometimes you just need a game like this that doesnt require much brain power or quest grinding. Evil West feels super self aware and isnt ashamed of it.

Love your passion jake! With kids work and my kids sports I'll never give up the release and relaxation video games provide. Good work as always my man

Reminded me of Shadows of the Damned. Straight-up gunning n' running with cool characters. No filler. Looks great.

It feels as if Focus Entertainment is doing what I miss in the movie industry: Funding original ideas in the mid-budget range.

This is basically the arcadey version of the sequel I always wanted from The Order 1886

Gun, Darkwatch, Call of Juarez are games that may not have the critical acclaim; however, hold a special place in my heart.

Reminds me of the time when games were fun and felt good to play and not just filled with endless grinding and side quests.

"It's just a game-ass game." -- Jake Baldino, 2022. I'm gonna add that to the lexicon.

Jake, thanks for all the content and the chill vibes.

I love these type of games too, thanks for sharing your very reasonably grounded review, it doesn’t need to be another COD, Gears etc

Wild Wild West is one of my favorite bad movies, upon further rewatches I get it, but I was initially genuinely surprised how poorly recieved it was

Am playing this at the moment and I think is the best old school arcade beat em up and old school arcade shooter mashup.

this has been one of my more anticipated games this year and i cant wait to play

Perfect video for this. Thanks, Jake! Love ya.

I definitely am a Wild Wild West fan; my brother and I used to watch it a lot when we were younger.

I just came from your "Before you Buy", and I appreciate you fleshing out your opinions. I love to see you promoting these "video game ass video games." Nicely done.

I bought this game for just this reason. A throwback to a bygone era. Haven't got to dive in yet, because of work. Tonight I will. Appreciate all the time you've dedicated to this. I think I'll dig it for the same reasons you do.

Wild Wild West is a phenomenal movie. It's campy action packed hilarious fun. It's Men in Black with cowboys

Dude I totally get you! This game really looks like the stuff I use to play when I was a teen and I love how it looks because it feels familiar and Im actually looking for games like that something to escape the "it has to be real and serious" kind of game. I will definitely get that game when I have the chance.

Yes! I loved wild wild west! I am 33yo and still have the Jim West round sunglasses at the house lol. Great video as always, Jake!

Wild wild west was dope back in the day. I used to watch it with my brother all the time. I saw the evil West trailer and got hella excited and now I'm just as excited if not more. This era of games was good times, rose glasses maybe but either way I'm getting this for sure. Love what you do my guy.

Reminds me of darkwatch on Xbox back in the day, I love it

Great channel man. Yep I’m broken. Evil west is a quick fun adventure, I love it!

It has the charm of an animated kid's film/Saturday morning cartoon... but with violence and swearing 👀 I ADORE this game 😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Just the review I needed to hear. Was excited for this one. Your review has sold me.

Neon White gave me these “embracing the stupidity” vibes. Especially with the story. But at the same time, the gameplay feels like a fantastic PS2 game.

definitely gonna check this one out now, i hadnt even heard of it before but it does look like an excellent throwback

Tho i seen the before you of this game, i legit come to support your channel bro, 💪🏾

Didn't get God of War Ragnarok because as much as I look forward to play it , it's a modern game that wants to be both video game and movie and honestly, I think Im very close to bruning out on video games Pre-ordered Evil West because it's a game that serves as a reminder to the AAA studios that games can still be mindless fun and so far from the videos and the gameranx video, I think it's safe to say it'll cure my burnt out feeling, thank Wild Flying Hog.

This kind of games are my favorite! I really needed a game like this right now!

Pretty Sure, this game was derived from the DAMNATION mod for UNREAL TOURNAMENT 2K4 AND UT3. This mod led to the game DAMNATION in 2009, for reference. We need more in this Spaghetti Western Genre.

I re-watched the music video for WWW after watching this vid and it totally holds up. Haven't heard it since whatever year it came out. Banger

I wanted Evil West as soon as i seen it. It just finished downloading onto my ps4 and i played for about an hour. I absolutely love the game. It's easy to get the hang of and is very fun to play. I worry about buying games that are too hard for me and then get put on the shelf and never played again but this game so far is very playable not really easy but definitely playable for a casual gamer or someone who is not good at video games. The controls are good and the game looks good except for the color saturation but i got use to that pretty quickly. I just wanted to share my 2cents as a new player to evil west and show some support for it. I'm enjoying it thoroughly and also enjoyed this video. Ty for the video and i believe i share the same admiration you do for evil west. I hope to see more games like this in the future

Getting this game today, absolutely can't wait!!!

They need to bring back the true crime series. That series was so underrated

This looks like a fun throwback. Pizza is on me this time for this great review, Jake 🍕

I'm so glad this game came to game pass on xbox one finally this week, had my eyes on it for a while and I'm having so much fun being able to play it, the combat is amazing and on the hardest difficulty its a really fun challenge to sink your teeth into. Ever since i've platinumed God of War 2018 and God of War Ragnarok both on Give Me God of War difficulty, Evil West is the game i've been looking for. Also Jake i am broken like you, back in high school me and my best friend got obsessed with the Wild Wild West through Just Dance on the Wii, we learnt the entire dance and all the lyrics off by heart. Good times

I'm 100% on board, for this game. I like what it has to offer, and I like your unapologetic stance on it. Also, Wild Wild West was a great 60s show...long before the ridiculous movie where Jon Peters finally got the giant spider he pitched to like 4 other movies, (including the Nicolas Cage-lead Superman film, that never happened). That said, I do enjoy watching the movie, for shits & giggles, every few years, or so.

Thanks for the video Jake, I definitely look forward to playing this! Also, Wild West was SUCH a fun movie! I think it's weird that people hate it.

I am really digging this game. Love the world and atmosphere, and the combat is super enjoyable.

It looks like the Gears of War games with a Van Helsing vibe to it. I am excited about this game so thanks for this video!

I miss games like this. This year is full of games that twist your brain like Immortality, Pentiment, even Elden ring and God of War. Sometimes it’s good to just get a good dumb fun ten hour video game ass video game that I don’t need to turn my brain on for every cutscene or story bit.

Getting Shadows of The Damned vibes from this. Can’t wait to play

I saw Wild Wild West in theaters as a kid and it has always been a guilty pleasure. 😅

“Hell yaaaa” 😎 Can’t wait to play it. I completely love the no nonsense games. Keep it coming! P.S. The Order 1886 needs a sequel! Love that game

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who liked Wild Wild West. I love the movie

Don’t know if I’ll play this game, but I totally get why it’s a blast of fresh air in the gaming space. It does look FUN. Even if I’m not personally into playing a game that’s just come out, I love hearing about them, and love your viewpoint on games, Jake.

Awesome game love it. Miss these types of games

About time someone speaks positively of wild wild west 😆

Been playing the game today. Does remind me games from back when. This is pretty much a love letter to Darkwatch. I'm loving the game.

Jake put into words the itch I been needing scratched. “Video Game Ass Video Game” is what we grew up on and I miss so much.

Yes! Wild Wild West! I liked it when I saw it in the movie theater and I still like it today. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but at least I know I'm not alone. I also loved the song and used to know every single word to it. I even bought the soundtrack.

Keep hearing great things about this one, definitely going to have to pick it up

I was so happy to play it until I saw dreamcastguy, I trust your review way more! I'm excited again!

It reminds me of the Evil Dead game on PS2 back in the day!! Just a fun game to play with your mates on the weekend. Man I miss these games keen to give it a go.

I saw Wild Wild West in theaters and loved it, and so did my dad and my step-dad. In fact I'm pretty sure I saw it wit both of them, so twice in theaters. That movie was great.

Im playing this on game pass - its great and i am confused how I barely heard of this when it came out. No matter the time or place, i always come back to jake for his wisdom. as always i am still waiting for my pizza though....

Oh man just had to comment, Wild Wild West was my first intro to the steampunk vibe and I loved it! For me it was before I had access to Internet and reviews so I had no idea what critics thought of it, only much later on did I learn of the bad critic and audience scores. Plus this game looks like something I can play for 15 mins between work and other chores, which is all adult me can spare nowadays. No binge gaming anymore 😅

I CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS!

I agree it brings me back to simpler times . And a nice break from all the other games out

Since the first gameplay reveal of this game, I always said "that combat looks like god of war 2018's". And now that you said that, I have my "I told you" face on

Was looking forward to this game!

I forget what live event Evil West was revealed in, but I remember the rest of the event being ONLY multiplayer FPSs and zombie shooters. When I saw Evil West's trailer, I had that exact moment of "OOOOOH YEAAAAAAAH"

So it’s like a sci-fi spaghetti western? I think it looks awesome. And wild Wild West was a great movie btw. Amazing casting. Thanks Jake.

Just completed it, what an awesome fun experience!

I have been watching Gameranx for years. Why am I just now finding out you have your own channel? Subscribed.

Loving it!

This game is exactly what I needed in so many ways

I really loved Hard Reset when it came out on PC. These guys know how to make games.

Played through Bayonetta 3 and loved its... "throwback" structure, that might be the right word for it. A dozen hours, had a great time, and I'll replay it again soon. Now I'm staring down the barrel of Ragnarok and don't really feel like jumping into a 40 hour AAA adventure. This might be just what I need.