Hey Gunslingers!

In the last devlog we went over how whiskey infusions work in Undead West. Now let’s talk about one of the most important parts of a cowboy’s arsenal: the guns.

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In Undead West, there are many mechanics that work hand-in-hand with increasing the power and damage of your chosen weapon.

Whiskeys such as the Bottomless Chamber temporarily remove the need to reload, allowing you to fire as much as you want for a short time. Boons dropped by defeating bosses can offer you critical bullets, where there’s a 10% chance that a bullet you fire will deal double damage.

Which gun will work best with the possible benefits offered during the game? That’s up to you to choose.


There’s a variety of guns available for you to equip, each fitting the western-themed setting and filling a role for different styles of gameplay. Here are just a few to name:

Revolver
The trusty revolver, a classic staple to the gunslinger’s loadout.

Backup Piece
A revolver with a small clip but quick to fire and quick to reload.

Sawed Off
Close-range devastation. For those looking to get right into the thick of things, it’s not about accuracy - it’s a ‘one-two punch’.

Lever Action
Fast firing rifle designed for accuracy, having an 8-bullet magazine you can easily whittle your foes down from range.

Shotgun
Another up close and personal option with a larger clip than the Sawed Off.

Rifle
High stopping power and accuracy. Keep your distance and deal out strong damage per bullet.


Guns are purchased from the Gunsmith, a blacksmith who crafts your weapons at his forge. You don’t know what he looks like under his helmet, but he makes some high quality weapons.


At the moment, that’s all we wanted to share about what kind of weapons you can find to fit your playstyle - and there’s more being added down the line! Thanks for reading, and see you next time.

-koschei, lead developer and artist

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Gunslingers!

Welcome to the second devlog for Undead West!

We just got back from showcasing the demo at SXSW in Sydney, and it was an amazing experience: we got to watch people give Undead West a whirl, chatted to them to glean feedback about how we can improve the gameplay experience, and even try out some other awesome indiedev’s games - and there were a lot of cool ones!

As to our devlog, today we would like to share with you some more info about one of the main features of Undead West - the whiskey infusions, what they are and how they work.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into the topic!

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Now we’re going to get into one of the core mechanics of Undead West’s gameplay, and again this is about getting to the whiskey part.

When I started prototyping Undead West as a gunslinging wild west bullet hell, I wanted something else, something interesting that adds to the fast-paced flow of combat and can give the player an edge over the various enemies you’ll encounter. And what’s a better staple to a western than a bottle of whiskey?

At first the concept was that enemies had a chance to drop a bottle of whiskey when killed, and picking this item drop up would grant the player a temporary movement bonus as well as a small damage buff to guns.

Initially, I thought it might be a fun little idea to make the screen sway slightly when picking up whiskey, a tradeoff for the boost you’re getting - and something that I was bringing over from a previous game. But very quickly this concept turned into not just a single item drop, but a full array of whiskey bottles that you can unlock and equip, to use during a tough situation in a fight and then replenish at different points in a run.

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There are planned to be 15 unlockable whiskey infusions in the game, each with a unique effect so when that cowboy takes a swig, you get a short kick of power.

The 6 whiskeys currently in the game are:

Grit & Powder:
The good ole’ faithful, +20% movement speed & +10% reload speed.

Induced Vigor:
Restore 2 Hearts - up to your current maximum number of hearts.

Boiling Brimstone:
Create a rotating shield of fire that deals heavy damage to enemies on contact.

Speed Demon:
Gain 25% movement speed - and run like the wind.

Bottomless Chamber
No need to reload, just keep on firing till that whiskey boost runs out.

Heart of Iron:
Full invulnerability, until the whiskey runs out.

Some of the more powerful whiskeys will cost more to unlock but give greater benefits. Worth saving up for, so get out there and get shooting.

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When you need to add more kick to your arsenal, head over to the Bartender to purchase your whiskey. This large fellow runs the bar in the hub, and has a nice collection of concoctions for you to check out. (Just don’t ask how clean that rag he wipes down the glasses with is).

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There’s always some unique little thing you can do in a roguelite other than to shoot, and we’ve got whiskey. It’ll save your life in a pinch, or help you survive just that little bit longer to beat the boss and reach the next stage.

All in all we here at Deathless Games and Retrovibe had a great time at SXSW Sydney, and hope to go again next year! Join the discord or follow us on twitter to get consistent updates on development progress, or just to chat.

Stock up gunslingers, and we’ll see you in the next devlog.

-koschei, lead developer and artist

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