Ponchorado

Ponchorado brings a breath of fresh prairie air to the Survivor-style genre on mobile. With its eye-catching and detailed Wild West aesthetic, inspired by the playful style of 1920s and 1930s ‘rubber hose’ cartoons and complemented by matching backgrounds and UI elements, the game makes a strong visual impression from the very first glance.

As the forgotten stuntman Poncho, players battle their way through the unfinished ruins of a Western film set to finally gain the recognition that Poncho has been denied for so long. In terms of gameplay, Ponchorado is easily accessible and combines classic survival-style shooter gameplay with thematically fitting abilities and upgrades. The blend of classic upgrade progression and the level system also ensures that game sessions are perfectly tailored to mobile use. Thus, Ponchorado exemplifies a successful gameplay concept with an entertaining storyline and a unique twist.

The humorous adaptation of the traditional Western theme, realised with lovingly crafted animation details, makes the title accessible and appealing to a broad international audience.

Technically, the implementation is flawless, the free-to-play monetisation is well-balanced, and all game elements are optimally adapted to the platform.

The DCP Jury, March 2026