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 is fun, addictive, and has a lot of potential, reminiscent of classic crime management games.
- The developers are actively working on the game, adding content and responding to community feedback, which is encouraging for its future.
- Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a good mix of strategy and action, allowing for various playstyles and approaches to crime management.
- As an early access title, the game experiences occasional crashes and lacks some content, such as a campaign mode and random map generation.
- The AI can be unchallenging, and there are limited multiplayer options, requiring invite codes to join games.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like speeding up animations and the user interface, need improvement for a smoother experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is engaging and fast-paced, with players noting a learning curve that quickly resolves into enjoyable mechanics. The game offers a solid 4x turn-based experience, blending straightforward crime elements with depth, though improvements are needed for single-player AI. Overall, it showcases significant potential and a fun PvP experience.
“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.”
“Seemingly a lot to learn at first, but you will quickly catch onto the mechanics. Great PvP experience, though single-player AI still needs some work.”
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that enhancing the game's features would significantly increase its replayability, indicating a desire for additional content or mechanics to encourage players to return.
“It would add more replayability to the game for sure and would be a very welcome addition to what this game has to offer.”
- 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; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed and adds depth to the gameplay.”
- 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 deeper into the experience.”
“Every detail contributes to the game's rich atmosphere, making it unforgettable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised, with users noting that they complement the overall experience effectively.
“Both sound and graphics hit perfectly right.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a quest for clean cash, where players engage in real estate transactions, develop properties, and create fronts to launder money while concealing their illegal activities. This narrative intertwines themes of crime and legitimacy, driving the gameplay forward.
“In your quest for clean cash, you need to buy and develop real estate, erecting fronts to make legitimate money, launder dirty cash, and hide your illicit dealings.”