The times of Xbox Dwell Arcade, Microsoft’s revolutionary strategy to digital distribution marked an necessary time in Techland’s historical past due to the digital-only debut of our Western first-person shooter, Name of Juarez: Gunslinger. At the moment, we’re going to honor our sport’s tenth Anniversary by having a look again at what made it so memorable and share particulars a few particular crossover occasion in Dying Mild 2 Keep Human.
The Legacy of Gunslinger
Launched on Could 22, 2013, Name of Juarez: Gunslinger was touted by followers and critics as the most effective within the sequence, due to its distinctive arcade-inspired gameplay, comedian guide visuals, impulsive humor, and historic inspirations. The story opens with the famend Silas Greaves getting into the Bull’s Head Saloon in Abilene, Kansas. The bar patrons rapidly acknowledge the bounty hunter protagonist and urge him to remember the glory days of his prime.
After this second, the participant will get to reenact the primary character’s previous within the type of a playable retelling of the story that blurs the road between reality and fiction. All through the journey, the protagonist continually finds himself in the course of shootouts, turret fireplace, dynamite debacles and face-to-face duels. He was the definition of a one-man military.
Gunplay was the linchpin that introduced the mechanics to work in unison. The participant would have three weapon varieties to select from: revolvers, shotguns and rifles. Every would turn out to be useful throughout firefights in opposition to all those that wronged the one and solely Silas Greaves. We coupled that with on-the-move gameplay replicated from arcade video games, the place each kill is rewarded with factors. The trickier the shot, the higher the general efficiency. Model counts for one thing! Issues would particularly go awry when numerous historic figures and Wild West legends like Billy the Child, Pat Garret, Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Child, and others would enter the body.
However the true twist to all of this was that Silas’ story and, therefore, the gameplay might change at any minute. Each interruption made by Silas’ unreliable narrator persona or the captivated listeners on the saloon might result in a wholly new scene. It had all of the grit a Western ought to have and extra, however it by no means took itself too critically. Perhaps this was the key sauce that made it such an unforgettable expertise.
Crossing Over With Dying Mild
Ten years later, our workforce at Techland has gone on to shift focus to Dying Mild — however this doesn’t imply the reminiscence of our Wild West tales will fade to mud. Removed from it! To commemorate the legacy of the Name of Juarez franchise, we’re launching a brand new occasion in Dying Mild 2 Keep Human known as Undead Or Alive Occasion.
This crossover occasion goes to have you ever tackle the obligations of a vengeful protector. It’s as much as the participant to seek out Imply-Ass Weapons to place some holes in foul enemies — intention for the heads and ship them straight again to hell. By pursuing occasion aims, you possibly can earn dynamite throwables, Ray McCall’s Allure, Bowie Knife, a weapon blueprint, and 25 Pilgrim Tokens.
Our workforce at Techland can also be releasing the Gunslinger Bundle for $6.99 on Could 31. The bundle allows you to tackle the id of Silas Greaves in Dying Mild 2 Keep Human. His recreated outfit comes full with the long-lasting cowboy hat and blood-red poncho. The pack additionally accommodates The Gunslinger paraglider, Bowie Knife, weapon blueprint, and Dynamite blueprint.
Ensure to not miss the Undead Or Alive Occasion (operating from Could 31 − June 7). As for individuals who have but to expertise Techland’s two largest fictional universes for the primary time, fret not. New gamers can choose up the Contaminated Cowboys Bundle accessible on Xbox, which incorporates each Dying Mild 2 Keep Human and Name of Juarez: Gunslinger. To be taught extra in regards to the occasion, bundles, massive gross sales, different tenth Anniversary insights, and all issues Dying Mild, go to pilgrimoutpost.com/occasions.
Dying Mild 2 Keep Human is offered for buy on Xbox Sequence X|S and Xbox One.
Contaminated Cowboys Bundle
Techland
$69.99
Authentic Xbox and Xbox 360 video games on this bundle are playable solely on Xbox Sequence X|S and Xbox One consoles.
Name of Juarez® Gunslinger
From the mud of a gold mine to the filth of a saloon, Name of Juarez® Gunslinger is an actual homage to the Wild West tales. Dwell the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the path of the West’s most infamous outlaws. Blurring the traces between man and delusion, this journey product of memorable encounters unveils the untold reality behind among the best legends of the Previous West.
Dying Mild 2 Keep Human
Prepare for an journey crammed with open world actions, the electrifying colours of the fashionable darkish ages the place your actions will have an effect on the way forward for The Metropolis. Decide the steadiness of energy together with your selections amid the rising battle and forge your individual expertise! Use 200+ weapons, 20+ weapon mods, and dozens of energy strikes to be taught, observe, and grasp. Present no mercy, for it won’t be proven to you.
