Courtin' Cowboys

**Courtin' Cowboys** is a visual novel created by Mr. Fishess and jd4564. The game is a dating simulation with ten total characters, seven of which being datable. The game is intended for an adult audience aged 18 and older due to the mature themes and elements. However, this option can be turned off when players start a new game. Released November 27th, 2022, the game can be purchased on itch.io and Steam for 8.99 USD. It is available to play on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android devices.

## **Content Warning**

Courtin' Cowboys has different warnings and content for **most** of the routes you choose. This game during nsfw mode contains: **Graphic imagery, nudity, sex, and violence**.

Warnings

## **Plot**

*"It's 1863 and you, the player, are traveling through the small western town of Summerfair, deciding to stay a night at the local inn before continuing on your way. Explore the town, meet new people, and find out the secrets of this small town and its people!"* - About section on the official itch.io page.

## **Gameplay**

The game includes full character customization in which players can customize their avatar with 82 different hairstyles, two different body variations, six different genital variations, 12 different faces and two different articles of clothing when they first start the game. More hairstyles and faces can be unlocked with codes and different clothing can be purchased with in-game currency. It also includes immersive features such as fishing which is similar to that of a rhythm game where players must use arrow keys or WASD keys, cooking by purchasing ingredients using in-game currency and looking at the recipes book found in the kitchen at the Inn, and catching snakes where players must collect apples without eating their tail. Each playthrough lasts 15-30 minutes and the game has a total of seven routes, three being normal and four being darker. It also has 51 total achievements in the entire game, four minigame and collection achievements and five gameplay achievements. The game has 38 total character achievements.

## **Characters**

**The Protagonist**: The main character of Courtin' Cowboys, named and created by the player at the start of the game.

**Amon**: The innkeeper the player meets when they start the game. He will talk to the player occasionally when they re-enter the Inn or they haven't eaten for an entire in-game day. He can be used to unlock customizable features with codes.

**Magnolia Nickkolson**: The dancer who can be found when the player enters the Saloon. She has three total routes.

**Florence**: The sheriff who can be found when the player enters the Sheriff's office on weekends only. He has six total routes.

**Dijon Kirkpatrick**: The shepherd who can be found when the player goes to the pasture in downtown Summerfair. He has fourteen total routes.

**Jade Ramirez**: The farmer who can be found when the player enters the store. She has two total routes.

**Will Curtis**: The outcast who can be found when the player goes to the creek in Downtown Summerfair. He has seven total routes.

**Jak Harasi**: The drunk who can be found when the player enters the Saloon. He has nine total routes.

**Jedidiah Brown**: The sheriff who can be found when the player enters the Sheriff's office. He has three total routes.

**The Bastard**: The beast of the forest is a randomly appearing character. He is the only undateable character in the game, as well as Amon and Mortem.

**Mortem**: A deity that has the ability to revive the player in the case that they die in their playthrough.

## **Achievements**

### **Mini-Games**

Achievements
 **69** | Get 69 points in the Snake mini-game.

### **Collections**

Achievements
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### **Gameplay**

Achievements
 **Lady Killer** | Get rejected by Jade and Magnolia.

## **Trivia**

* Courtin' Cowboys and Lover's Trophy are set in separate universes.
* The soundtrack is available on Spotify, ITunes, Apple Music, and Pandora.
* Talking to the innkeeper and using specific codes will unlock more outfits and secrets.
* The game contains over 60k words in script.
* xBonecandyx is the co-creator of Lover's Trophy. He made the characters Dijon and Jade, and acted as the main writer for their routes.
* **Sidnip** created Amon the innkeeper.
* **King-of-Pumpkins** created the bartender.
* Strade and Ren Hana can be seen playing rummy in the background of the saloon.
* In addition, Lawrence Oleander is one of Will's skeletons.
* Characters with confirmed dates will wear birthday hats on their birthday.

## **Gallery**

### **Art**

Courtin' Cowboys characters with colorTallest to shortest