Fans of Stardew Valley we may have an interesting game for you. It may also interest fans of Red Dead Redemption or more specifically the sequel/prequel. The game in question here is by indie developer Castle Pixel and the game is called Cattle Country. Game Rant described the game as merging “Stardew Valley’s feel with Red Dead Redemption, promising a unique cozy game experience”. It also adds that we get a “wild-west twist to the beloved Stardew Valley formula, offering players a mix of small-town life and classic Western nostalgia”.
Stardew Valley is a game I recently decided to really get to grips with and even today would call it an underrated gem. Even with all the game’s success, it could skip the radar of so many gamers out there. Though it is a game that helped put cozy games on the map and Cattle Country looks to be the next to look at taking the genre further. So let’s look at the trailer below which adds to the Red Dead Redemption feel by adding more than just the Wild West. It is narrated by none other than Roger Clark. However, if that name escapes your notice the voice may not. He played none other than Arthur Morgan in the iconic Rockstar title.
Where Cattle Country Is All About
The game description states it “straddles the saddle of cozy wholesome gaming and action-adventure. Serving up hours of the slice-of-life you’d expect on the frontier – including mining, fishing, crafting, and farming – along with deep-rooted Wild West Quests delivering stories of romance, cattle drives, bandits, and robberies.” As for the game features we have the following listed on the official website.
Ranchin’ And Handcraftin’
Making your home on the range is a modern departure. From sunup to sundown, you’ll be rollin’ up your sleeves and gettin’ your hands dirty working the land and raising your cattle. Building and crafting as you go to make your own little slice of heaven under the blue skies of Cattle Country.
Swappin’ Stories And Settlin’ In With Your Neighbours
Get to know the townsfolk, hear their stories, and help them out. The people here are a hardy bunch- you’ve got be to survive here. But they have hearts as warm as a hearth in the wintertime if you make the effort to stoke the flames.
Beware Of Bandits
Not everyone in Cattle Country is the warm and fuzzy type, so watch out for nefarious plots and shady characters. Protect your homestead and your community.
Rodeos To Romance
Making friends is a must in the Wilderness, relying on each other through the thick and the thin. But maybe you’ve got a yearnin’ for more? With 18 romanceable characters, take a chance and grab love by the reigns.
Buried Treasure
Did yer hear? There’s treasure in the mines, for those who are brave enough to look for it. From precious metals and minerals to bandit stashes. Grab your pickaxe and venture out into the thrill of prospecting.
From bunnies to bovines, there’s many a critter waiting in the woodlands for a keen adventurer. Hunting to eat or venturing out just to see all of nature’s wonders, it’s your call.
Trackin’ Game In The Wild
At present the game is listed for Steam only and you can register for the Beta here at the time of writing.
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