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Gothic Western RPGs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Flying Wild Hog Rolled Out 'Evil West' on Modern Gaming Platforms

— November 28, 2022 — Tech
Flying Wild Hog, the game development studio most known for the 'Shadow Warrior' and 'Space Punks' games, officially released its latest action RPG 'Evil West.' Evil West is a gothic western-style third-person shooter, meaning players take an over-the-shoulder view of their character and engage in ranged and physical combat with enemies.

The game takes inspiration from the PlayStation 2 era of action games, placing an emphasis on stylish gameplay with over-the-top attacks and combos. The protagonist uses a mix of mechanical weapons, such as guns and swords, mixed with magical abilities such as shooting lightning or teleporting, to kill hordes of demons to save civilization from the invading evil forces in the west.

Evil West is available now on major gaming platforms including PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 4/5.

Image Credit: Flying Wild Hog
Trend Themes
1. Gothic Western Rpgs - Emerging trend of gothic western-style RPGs that blend traditional western themes with gothic and supernatural elements, offering opportunities for innovation in game mechanics and storytelling
2. Third-person Shooter Rpgs - Growing trend of RPGs that take an over-the-shoulder view of their character and mix physical combat with magical abilities, creating opportunities to innovate in gameplay and develop unique, memorable characters
3. Action Games Inspired by Classic Platforms - A trend in game development that takes inspiration from classic PlayStation 2 era action games, allowing developers to create retro-feeling games with modern gameplay tools and graphics
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Game development studios can innovate within the gaming industry by capitalizing on the trends of gothic western RPGs, third-person shooter RPGs, and retro-inspired action games in their game mechanics, storylines, and character development
2. Toy and Collectible - The unique character designs, weapons, and magic systems of games like Evil West offer opportunities for toy and collectible manufacturers to create merchandise with a built-in fanbase of action RPG players
3. Media and Entertainment - Media and entertainment companies can leverage the popularity of games like Evil West to create cross-media properties, including movies, TV shows, and comic books, expanding the universe and exploring the world of the game in new and exciting ways
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