Underplayed Gems

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale (2020)

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale cover
Developer
Honig Studios, Quantumfrog
Publisher
HandyGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 228 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

you guide a small child through dangerous Wild West settings, using stealth and puzzles in a gentle, story-driven adventure that balances tension with warmth and determination.

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What players say

Players describe El Hijo as a non-violent stealth game with a charming art style, but many complain about janky controls and frustrating AI. It runs about 4 to 10 hours, with some feeling it is overpriced and repetitive, especially the distraction mechanics. The game is geared toward a younger audience, though its technical problems and occasional unfair detection dampen the experience for adults.

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