When I think about the Wild West in terms of gaming, I think ofRed Dead, and that oneTimeSplitters 2map with the tiny ledge that you could sit on to hide from the burning monkeys. Paradox Interactive, who just announced its role as publisher of Fatshark’sLead and Gold, would probably rather I think of their game.
The team-based shooter continues toremind us allofTeam Fortress 2, which is a plus, I guess. While the intended platforms are still not being talked about per se (right now it’s simply “consoles”), it’ll likely be an Xbox LIVE Arcade/PlayStation Network type of thing.
If it’s able to capture the same feeling asBattlefield 1943did, it could be fun for a while. There’s plenty of room left for online-centric shooters in the digital download console space, so long as they’re actually enjoyable to play.
