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WESTSLINGERS

Set out to form your own gang in this western real-time tactics adventure. No banks are safe, no lawmen will rest, no rivals can contend.

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Developer
Tailwind Games
Publisher
Tailwind Games
Release
August 20, 2017
8 years and 348 days ago
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Positive41 reviews85.4%

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About the Game


Running your new gang will be a daunting task. Facing the lethal outcomes will be a harsh reality. Decisive tactics will be the difference between success and failure.


WESTSLINGERS
is a single-player western real-time tactics game where you form your own gang to take on distinct missions in the bleak settlements of the wild west. You select up to a team of four to ride into each town to execute a series of objectives. Assemble the best crew of outlaws and direct them with devious tactics to attempt the most challenging of scenarios.

  • Recruit a band of outlaws and develop them into an elite gang.
  • Freeze time in tactics mode to analyze the situation and form a plan.
  • Flaunt mastery of line-of-sight and timing in a showcase of tactics.
  • Secure buildings to gain bonuses that ensure mission success.
  • Create your own solutions to 24 objective-based missions.
  • Challenge your previous bests to earn medals and experience.
  • Leverage the hard-earned talents of each gang member.
  • Engage non-scripted and responsive AI in combat and deception.
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