Cursed West is an action-adventure game built around varied level formats rather than one repeated approach. In its traditional stages, players move from left to right while fighting enemies. Other levels switch to 3D stealth, asking players to get through without drawing suspicion or being detected, so the campaign alternates direct combat with cautious movement.
Horseback sections add another kind of challenge: players must cross a level or survive its dangers while riding. The game also features multiple possible endings and hidden items to find, giving exploration a role alongside simply reaching the end. Its unlockable options extend the experience beyond the main campaign: Boss Rush adds a timer to boss fights, Alternative Campaign lets players control a different character, and Infinity adds three stages to the campaign.
Its mix of side-scrolling combat, 3D stealth, horseback sequences, alternate endings, and unlockable modes describes the kind of campaign those figures represent.
