Release Date: September 12, 2024
The second installment in a series of sci-fi first-person shooters with strategy elements. Wild Bastards has us playing as space outlaws seeking to resurrect their fallen comrades before they pass on.
Wild Bastards is the second installment in a series of shooters with roguelike and strategy elements. Like the first game, Void Bastards, it was developed by an indie studio Blue Manchu.
Wild Bastards is set in an unusual sci-fi universe, where advanced technology allowing for interplanetary travel occurs alongside elements straight from the Wild West. The game tells the story of the titular, galactically infamous gang. Their reign comes to an end when magnate Jebediah Chaste declares war on them, hunting down the gang members one by one. Out of thirteen men, only two remain. They team up with the Drifter, a sentient spaceship, setting out to ressurect their friends before they reach the mythical Homestead.
The gameplay of Wild Bastards consists of two layers. The first is space travel, during which we show the Drifter where to go on a procedurally generated 2D galaxy map. The second is first-person exploration and combat.
Before landing, it's worth examining the planet, since they differ in terms of basic parameters (gravity, topography, weather) and unique traits. Based on this data, we can choose a suitable playable character. Each protagonist has different strengths, weaknesses, unique ability and weapon, the proper use of which is needed to come out on top. Combat is reminiscent of a western. We must be accurate, agile and cunning to outsmart our enemies. They're rather smart, tending to use shields, flank us, sometimes even teleport.
Over time, we unlock new characters and upgrade the ones we already have. We also gather better gear and upgrade our abilities to face greater challenges. During moments of downtime we can heal injured gang members and take care of their relationships. Although the outlaws have a common goal, they don't necessarily like each other, so it's up to us to keep the bad blood from ruining the mission.
The main mode of Wild Bastards is the story campaign. After completing it, we gain access to challenges, in which we must go through subsequent sectors, facing increasing difficulty and various modifiers.
Wild Bastards retains the first game's colorful, comic book-like artstyle.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Blue Manchu Games
Publisher: Modus Games
Age restrictions: 16+
Yesterday evening was a real feast for PC gamers. During the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted event, we watched trailers from games such as Wild Bastards, Vampire: The Masquarade - Bloodlines 2, Gray Zone Warfare and Menace.
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Adrian Werner
December 1, 2023
System Requirements for Wild Bastards Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Wild Bastards Video Game.
GameSpot: 9 / 10 by Mark Delaney
Blue Manchu's spiritual successor to Void Bastards is every bit as complex, challenging, and rewarding as that earlier gem.
Digital Chumps: 9 / 10 by Will Silberman
Wild Bastards' bite-sized first-person shooter showdowns were a treat, especially when I was able to put together pairs of characters who complemented each other and made for something more than a simple shootout. A traditional shooter it is not, but its original gameplay loop and striking visuals make it a helluva good time.
WellPlayed: 9 / 10 by Mark Isaacson
Taking everything learnt from Void Bastards, Wild Bastards is an inventive spiritual sequel, blending strategy and shooter perfectly within its space cowboy antics. It's a must play, no doubt.
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