A House of Thieves
- January 1, 2021
- Kucki
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "A House of Thieves," players assume the role of a thief who breaks into neighbors' homes to complete their shopping list, in this stealth comedy-horror game. With each playthrough, items on the list are randomly selected, providing excellent replayability. Originally released as a VR game, this PC version supports mouse and keyboard controls for a similar experience.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and provides a good experience for both solo and multiplayer play.
- It has a decent level of graphics and audio, making it visually and audibly appealing.
- The concept of the game is engaging, with potential for enjoyable co-op gameplay.
- The first level is glitched, and the game has minor bugs that can be annoying.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with AI behavior being unrealistic.
- The game is not well-optimized, leading to performance issues despite basic graphics.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been described as needing improvement, particularly in stealth mechanics, as enemies can chase players unexpectedly. Overall, it is considered simple and may be more enjoyable if purchased on sale.
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“Good game overall, but it needs a lot of work in stealth. Enemies start chasing you with no notice and there are limited stealth mechanics. I recommend buying it on sale.”
“Can't really say much about this game since it's just simple gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are considered basic, yet it is poorly optimized, leading to excessive strain on CPU and GPU resources.
“The game is not optimized and hogs system resources, pushing the CPU and GPU into high gear for such basic graphics.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, demanding excessive CPU and GPU resources despite its relatively basic graphics.
“Additionally, the game is not optimized and hogs system resources, pushing the CPU and GPU into high gear for such basic graphics.”
“The lack of optimization is evident, as the game frequently stutters and lags even on high-end hardware.”
“Despite its simple visuals, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating poor optimization.”
