Even though there have been a plethora of cozy games on the market in recent years, I’m surprised it’s taken this long to head to the Wild West. Cattle Country is taking up the reigns and heading to the prairies. Giving players a chance to live out their wildest Western dreams. While it’s easy to see that there are still some parts in development, the demo gives players a great taste of what they can expect. Think Stardew Valley, but much more condensed and easier to digest. That’s what Cattle Country is aiming for, and also features some fun new features that help it stand out from the crowd.Screenshot: Shaun CichackiYes, ‘Cattle Country’ Has Fishing, and Yes, It’s Much Easier Than ‘Stardew Valley’While Cattle Country features adorably dumpy little character models, the environments are stunning to explore. They’re surprisingly reactive, and feature plenty of details to help bring this world to life. The lush greenery, combined with the beautiful aesthetic, helps Cattle Country stand out among the crowd. While it does feature all of the Cozy Game basics, such as chopping down trees, fishing, and everything in between, it’s been streamlined to make it much more accessible here. Yes, the first thing that I did was check out how the fishing minigame is. And I won’t apologize for that fact.But, unlike other games in the genre, there are a few parts about Cattle Country that stick out in my mind. It features hunting, mining, rodeos, and bandit battles. Things that you’d never typically find in your standard Cozy Game, and something that helps it feel like a bigger sum than its parts. But, while it’s adorable as hell to look at, things can go south rather quickly. It’s basically a more pixelated version of Red Dead Redemption 2 but with more house-building.There are a few things I’d love to see before the final game releases, however. It already looks and feels incredibly polished, but I do hope that the ability to run a bit faster is added in later. I know that Cozy Games are meant to be taken slow, but sometimes, I like to go fast. Sure, I have a horse from the start. But I want to run in the wild, damn it. Otherwise? I’m ready to get into this one a bit more, partner. Yeehaw, and such. The post ‘Cattle Country’ Is a Western-Styled Cozy Game, and It’s Got Some Great Potential So Far (Demo Impressions) appeared first on VICE.