# 2-bit Cowboy — user reviews > 97 indexed App Store user reviews of 2 by Cascadia Games LLC, rated 3.40/5 from 20 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 5 ## Newest reviews (14 of 97) ### 2/5 — Screen problems *2020-09-07* The screen is so small and it’s stuck in the corner I can’t see ### 2/5 — Не поддерживает разрешение ХR *2020-02-12* Невозможно играть на XR ### 4/5 — Worth it *2018-01-15* It's easily worth what you pay it's a fun little game with many objectives to complete, but the only thing you get to upgrade is the cowboy's attire, and well the bit graphics kinda make it difficult to detail. I would imagine a game like this would benefit from having a different art style. Also it's best to buy the game in the bundle you get both it, and it's sequel 2 bit cowboy rides again. ### 2/5 — Not a reliable game because of bugs and glitches. *2017-11-21* You know you can't trust a game when the horse you're riding vanishes mid-jump, and doesn't respawn but the game keeps prompting you to jump on it. ### 3/5 — Meh, it's a buck *2016-02-13* Decent little game but lost its appeal in an hour. ### 3/5 — It's ok *2015-12-09* It ain't Mario ### 4/5 — Thanks for update, but... *2015-12-02* ...we need more levels!! Thank you! ### 2/5 — bugs *2015-05-10, version 1.0.3* great game to bad every time i get close to the end of a level it freezes ### 2/5 — I'm glad I didn't pay a dime for this *2015-05-08, version 1.0.3* I beat this game in 15 minutes, but was it a good 15 minutes? Absolutely not, controls are so buggy to the point where it's frustrating, levels are so bland I swear I played the same one about 4 times, repetitive gameplay, you only have one gun that has no other attack modes, about 3 very simple,easy enemies only try to attack you and they have one very linear pattern.The game also has no story. The bounties the game gives you are the exact same things as well. ### 3/5 — The horse is useless *2015-05-08, version 1.0.3* The horse doesn't save you from any damage and you can't shoot any enemies because your bullets go over them. Just remove the horse or make the bullets track the nearest target. ### 2/5 — Buggy buggy *2015-05-07, version 1.0.3* Too many bugs. Almost unplayable. ### 4/5 — Дикий дикий вест *2015-05-07* Ничегошная игрушка, время убить можно. ### 3/5 — Okay game/weird music?? *2015-01-22, version 1.0.3* With a name like 2-bit cowboy and old game boy style visuals, why doesn't this game have 2-bit tunes? It's seriously just a half-assed western song that plays the whole game. COMPLETELY ruins the whole atmosphere, I don't feel like I'm playing a "retro" game at all.. Same goes for sound effects. ### 3/5 — CRASHES *2015-01-11, version 1.0.3* The game is fun but I'm stuck on level 2 because the game keeps crashing fix it please ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Rip off *2025-11-08* Bought this game for $1 and can’t get past the opening text it just gets stuck on “I’ll help you” and then freezes ### 1/5 — Update your app sometime this decade *2022-12-24* Thanks, because the game *would be* great if it worked. ### 1/5 — Great game but needs an update *2021-09-25, version 1.04* Love crescent moon but this game has been abandoned. You try to play it and it’s showing in a small part of the screen. Would love an update as it’s a great Gameboy style platformer ### 1/5 — So disappointed *2020-05-23* I had originally bought this game a few years ago at a buck and loved it. Then they updated it and the original purchase wouldn’t play. Whatever, it was just a buck. Then this new one becomes available, Awesome! I pay another buck to play this game, totally worth it... Wrong! This new version is a super close up of the screen. You can’t even play it. It’s a joke. Imagine playing Mario with one inch notice. Every move is pretty much a blind jump into “whatever”. So lame. I would ask for a refund but who cares... I would advise it’s just not worth a lame game that could be so great. If you’re the developer reading this, please go back to the old game. What a waste if you keep this nonsense going on... ### 1/5 — The screen on the main game is 1/4 and left corner *2020-03-24* I love this game but haven’t played in a while. I just loaded it and the main menu and first video is full screen but then the game it’s self is 1/4 the size in the left corner. Please fix the game. ### 1/5 — Can’t see what you’re doing *2018-12-26, version 1.04* Most of the screen is occupied by the floor and I can’t see the very sides of the game even though my character can run to those parts ### 1/5 — Sorry I bought it! *2016-02-28* Someone recommend this game as a metroidvania style game. Oh man were they WRONG! This game has: No point. No reward for 100% on levels. No upgrades. Poor play control. Levels that take 5 seconds to finish. I'm sorry I ever bought it. ### 1/5 — Fun at first *2015-05-08, version 1.0.3* But game is bugged. The wall jump simply does not work. Sometimes it decides to work and sometimes it flat out does not and won't even slide as you push toward it. And the armadillos glitch through the floor and roll through walls. Fix the bugs and you might have a pretty enjoyable game. ### 1/5 — Game stucks *2015-01-29, version 1.0.3* I can't even start this game. It just stucks with the scene "I'll help you". I just want refund. ### 1/5 — freeze!!!!!!!!!!! *2014-05-23, version 1.0.1* this app freezes on “i will help you” my iPod touch 4 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I LOVE GAMEBOY *2020-03-19* I’m only eleven but i love retro stuff i had a walkman and gameboy and this makes me think of those games sooooooooooooo worth the 0.99 cents!! - linc juckette ### 5/5 — Retro Gameboy Nostalgia goodness! *2016-05-21* Just installed this again on my iPhone 6S and it's just as much fun as when I played it all the way back at release. Controls are great, soundtrack is on point and the level designs make it worth exploring :) throw in the Saloon, Doctor, and Casino shops and this is a really fun and challenging little Westernvania :) ### 5/5 — The best side scroller out there *2015-12-03* The best! ### 5/5 — Great game *2015-05-18, version 1.0.3* This game is awesome and feels exactly like a Game Boy game! You guys nailed it! However, the music doesn't fit the game. The music makes me want to fall asleep. Make some upbeat country songs & your game'll be finer than a ten gallon hat filled with Texas sweet tea! ### 5/5 — Watch out for those men, jackrabbits, and that killer cati *2015-05-13, version 1.0.3* ...or snakes, scorpions, and carniverous fish. Great game, lots of fun! ### 5/5 — Love it *2015-05-08* Reminds me of a Game Boy game from the days of the past. Great game, have had no issues with it. Only thing I could say is make the tunes fit the graphics and make more than one song for the different levels. Not a deal breaker, but certainly something to consider. Thank you for making this and please make more games! ### 5/5 — Привет 90ые *2015-05-07* Никаких сейвов и продолжения с места проигрыша , сложно и интересно , всё как в старые добрые ! ### 5/5 — Great if you want a retro game *2014-12-27, version 1.0.3* This game is intended to be retro, and it fits that goal perfectly. It is fun, as long as you aren't expecting modern Wii type of complexity or other features the game doesn't offer. I like it the way it is and it hasn't crashed on 8.1. ### 5/5 — 2-Bit Cowboy *2014-07-09, version 1.0.1* I absolutely love this game. If you like Mario or Donkey Kong Country this is the game for you, only better you have a gun!!!! The only issue I would change would be, more levels! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2014-07-05, version 1.0.2* This game is a lot more complex than it looks at first, featuring large level maps with hidden areas and sometimes difficult missions, with numerous stores and gameplay enhancements... All within a clever and nostalgic retro-style creation. The spaghetti-western action and storyline is kind of a unique touch, and gives added dimension to this very fun game. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*