El Hijo: A Wild West Tale

El Hijo: A Wild West Tale

December 3, 2020

AdventureStrategy Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is an exciting spaghetti-western stealth game, in which you guide a 6-year-old boy on his quest to find his mother. As a six-year-old, "El Hijo" must always sneak past the dangers of his world. As he overcomes his challenges, he gains self-confidence and …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Navigating through El Hijo - A Wild West Tale&s;s world is tense without being overwhelming which makes it a truly great stealth game."

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Alan Strawbridge PlayStation Universe Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

67.0

"A charming, gentle take on the Wild West and stealth genres aimed at all ages, but with occasional spikes in difficulty which may trouble younger players. The art design and narrative are both captivating, so providing you have the patience …"

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"El Hijo - The Wild West Tale attends well to everything it proposes with its experience without violence. It is light and challenging enough for casual players who are not used to the stealth genre, and that can leave the …"

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Ali Rezazadeh Bazimag Dec 2020
77.0 /100

"El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is one of those games that you like to pour yourself a hot drink after a busy cold winter day and experience calmly. In addition to the eye-catching appearance, the game&s;s stealth system …"

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Amirmehdi Namjoo Gamefa Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"El Hijo: A Wild West Tale is a simple stealth and puzzle game focusing on the puzzle aspect. It has a straightforward story and features simplistic game mechanics that make it a more suitable game for gamers without prior experience …"

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Andy Manson Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

65.0

"El Hijo: A Wild West Tale’s focus on a non-combat brand of stealth, as well as its forgiving mechanics, serves as a very pleasant change to most stealth games on the market, and its overall style is cute without being …"

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Benjamin Guthrie Black Red Gaming Dec 2020
70.0 /100

"This isometric stealth game doesn&s;t bring anything new to the stealth genre table, and it struggles with believability, but it&s;s still a fun and charming little game worth checking out."

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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Cute non-violent wild west stealth game not only for beginners. With spaghetti-western world and nice environmental puzzles."

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Brendan Dick Movies Games and Tech Dec 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"El Hijo feels a bit like an introduction to stealth games. It’s restrictively linear nature makes it an excellent choice for beginners, but a frustrating experience for inveterate stealth players. Still, its monotonous nature can, at times, be overshadowed by …"

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Chazz Mair JumpCut PLAY Dec 2020
75.0 /100

"El Hijo is a fun little stealth puzzler that is definitely worth your time if you like similar games in the genre. It’s very cute and has a beautiful art style, but if you want something a bit more obviously …"

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia Dec 2020
70.0 /100

"Although it targets the whole family, it can be recommended only for those who are looking for the challenge due to the steep difficulty level. Still, El Hijo A Wild West Tale radiates candor and innocence, two qualities that recommend …"

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is the perfect stealth game for those who are looking for an experience that is not too complex but still able to whet the intelligence, thanks to a mix of excellent level design, …"

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Greg Hicks FingerGuns Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"It may look deceptively cute, but El Hijo hides a level of stealth cunning to rival its peers in the genre. Not so much difficult-to-master as tempering your own patience, the reward for persevering is ultimately worth sticking it out."

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80.0 /100

"So, what do you reckon, parder? Will you help El Hijo find his mother and free the children from the bad guys? He may be small, but he’s mighty, and with your help, he can be reunited with his family …"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"El hijo undoubtedly has good ingredients to get attention and stand out: planning an adventure in the Wild West as a pure infiltration game without hitting a single shot is remarkable. The problem is, as happens on so many occasions, …"

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Joseph Allen TechRaptor Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"El Hijo is a joy to play. Despite the occasional wobble, it&s;s a rewarding and remarkably serene stealth tale with plenty of heart."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Stealth games, in general, usually aren&s;t my bag for whatever reason but while El Hijo heavily involves that mechanic there&s;s enough charm and variety that it works for me..."

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Dec 2020
75.0 /100

"El Hijo – A Wild West Tale is a charming little spaghetti western stealth game that gamers of all ages can enjoy. It might not be hard enough for more seasoned gamers but the level design and puzzles do get …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Dec 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

55.0

"With its unique visuals, clever environmental puzzles, and non-violent gameplay, El Hijo is a welcome entry in the somewhat overlooked stealth/puzzle genre. If you don&s;t buy into the gameplay before the repetition sets in, however, it can become an adventure …"

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Kyle Bell Game Freaks 365 Dec 2020
60.0 /100

"If you like the idea of a Western-themed stealth game with cute graphics, El Hijo: A Wild West Tale is just the game for you."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"El Hijo is a fine stealth game. It does what it intended to offer, but besides its nice visuals and excellent Morricone-esque soundtrack, it does little to stand out over the dozens, maybe hundreds of much better stealth titles out …"

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Lina Elias Cubed3 Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"A suitable title for the Nintendo Switch, El Hijo introduces a lighter touch to the more familiar stealth genre. With its endearing art style and storytelling, it is plainly set for a younger audience. Although more seasoned players may find …"

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Linden Garcia NoobFeed Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

35.0

"El Hijo excels at boiling down stealth&s;s gratifying core mechanics into an enjoyable pick up and play, with a collection of relatively simple, but clever levels."

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Luke Winkie Dec 2020
63.0 /100

Graphics

21.0

Gameplay

21.0

Story

21.0

"It&s;s hard to play El Hijo without wishing for a little more flair in its stealth system."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"Its gameplay is good, but what really sets El Hijo apart is its amazing setting and charming use of a child protagonist."

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Moiz Banoori eXputer Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"El Hijo is a well designed and adequately themed Indie stealth title that relies a lot on its lost longing and emotional story."

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Dec 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The stealth can be frustrating at times, the bugs can be grating, and it can be simpler than you might want it to be, but El Hijo still has a lot to love. Honig Studios have crafted an incredibly wholesome …"

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Pedro Alexis Generación Xbox Dec 2020
73.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"An experience with a great message and a simple but funny story."

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Petri Kataja KonsoliFIN Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

65.0

"El Hijo – A Wild West Tale reimagines the spaghetti western by replacing shootouts with stealth, creativity, and childlike ingenuity. Its charming world, light difficulty, and clever mechanics make it an inviting introduction to stealth games and a surprisingly delightful …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Dec 2020
60.0 /100

"If you’re in the market for a good old-fashioned stealth adventure, El Hijo – A Wild West Tale is certainly worth a look – just don’t expect it to wow you in any way. Its charm, while initially strong, soon …"

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Sam Rogers Cubed3 Dec 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

68.0

"El Hijo is certainly a lovely experience. It has gorgeous visuals, as much storytelling as a player wishes to see, smart puzzles, and some of the more frustrating aspects of stealth games are given features to make it more palatable …"

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Scott Jeslis MMORPG.com Dec 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"El Hijo is just downright fun to play. It doesn&s;t take a tremendous amount of thought to get through levels and the game is forgiving when you do get "caught". The inspiring of in-game children is a great motivational system …"

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