ALL IN THE GAME: Crime Strategy
- June 25, 2024
- Strangelet Games
In "ALL IN THE GAME: Crime Strategy," start with a small criminal gang and expand to control the city through illegal means and legitimate businesses. Recruit various types of criminals, make strategic decisions on your approach to crime, and defend your turf from rival gangs in this turn-based strategy game.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging crime management experience with unique mechanics and a compelling setting.
- It has a lot of potential for growth and improvement, with active developer support and a responsive community.
- Gameplay is addictive and reminiscent of classic titles like 'Gangsters: Organized Crime', providing a satisfying strategic depth.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and save corruption issues, which can be frustrating for players.
- AI behavior is currently lacking, making it less challenging, and there are no difficulty settings available.
- As an early access title, it needs more content, including additional maps, victory conditions, and improved multiplayer options.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a deep experience with unique mechanics, particularly in areas like money management and stealth. While it may take some time to learn, players quickly adapt to the fast-paced and strategic elements, making it a solid entry in the management/4X genre. The game features a straightforward turn-based structure that balances simplicity with enough complexity to keep players invested.
“There is a lot of depth to the mechanics, and while it’s impossible to address them all in detail here, I want to comment on two specifically: dirty/clean money and stealth.”
“This game clearly has a mountain of potential; it's fast-paced, combat is fun and engaging, and the mechanics are established to be something really special.”
“It's good, but doesn't take your focus from the gameplay.”
“Speaking of gameplay: this is a 4x turn-based game.”
“A straightforward modern-day turn-based crime game, not a lot of frills but mechanically solid, breezy while still having enough crunch and numbers to it.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a criminal underworld where players engage in various missions such as turf claiming, robbery, and drug dealing to amass wealth and territory. To achieve victory, players must also invest in real estate and create legitimate fronts to launder money and conceal their illegal activities.
“In your quest for clean cash (to achieve one of the victory conditions, the other being territory), you need to buy and develop real estate, erecting fronts to make legitimate money, launder dirty cash, and hide your illicit dealings.”
“The narrative intricately weaves together themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of choices, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The character development is rich and engaging, allowing players to form emotional connections with the story and its characters.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the outcomes.”
“The missions often feel repetitive and uninspired, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players believe that enhancing the game's features would significantly increase its replayability, making it a more appealing experience overall.
“It would add more replayability to the game for sure and would be a very welcome addition to what this game has to offer.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the experience feels repetitive.”
“The limited choices and outcomes diminish the replay value, leaving players feeling unsatisfied after the first run.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users expressing their love for the soundtrack.
“I absolutely love the soundtrack!”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed and adds so much to the atmosphere of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game's optimization improves over time, as each unit unlocks new performance-enhancing perks, enhancing overall gameplay experience.
“Each unit will unlock new performance-enhancing perks as the game progresses.”
“The optimization system allows for a tailored gameplay experience, making each playthrough unique.”
“I love how the game encourages strategic planning through its optimization mechanics.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.
“The game is incredibly atmospheric, immersing you in its world.”
“The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into every moment.”
“Every detail contributes to the game's rich atmosphere, making it unforgettable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the graphics for their impressive quality, noting that they complement the overall experience of the game effectively.
“Both sound and graphics hit perfectly right.”