Chicago 1930

About

"Chicago 1930: The Prohibition" is an immersive adventure game set in the political turmoil and criminal underworld of 1930s Chicago. As detective Thomas Moore, players must navigate a complex web of organized crime, corrupt officials, and dangerous speakeasies to solve a series of high-stakes cases. With a rich narrative, challenging puzzles, and a historical recreation of the city, the game offers an engaging and suspenseful experience in the style of film noir.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game has a solid and atmospheric feel, reminiscent of classic tactical games.
It offers a unique RPG system where henchmen have different stats and abilities.
For fans of the real-time tactics genre, it can be a fun time killer despite its flaws.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to progress.
Character selection is frustratingly broken, often resetting choices and limiting gameplay.
The AI is poorly designed, leading to unresponsive and illogical enemy behavior.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
76%
16%
The story is generally perceived as unengaging and linear, often described as a simple "do this, do that" narrative that lacks depth. Players face significant technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder mission progression and character selection, which detracts from the overall experience. While some nostalgic players find enjoyment despite these flaws, the story's execution and gameplay mechanics leave much to be desired.
- “The story is nice, even if it's not a blockbuster or something.”
- “I was in the second mission of the mafia where you have to destroy the barrels, but I just can't enter many of the doors.”
- “Maybe I am not meticulous enough to find the key whatsoever, but I don't even bother to find out from the web how to finish the mission.”
- “The story is not compelling at all; it's like 'do this, do that' kind of story.”
- “While it is buggy, not being able to change your crew (unless you're on Windows XP apparently), the AI is pretty stupid, missions many times have only one linear option of completion, limiting replayability, and the gameplay is sort of clunky.”
- “Four, the mission is rather unclear.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay of "Chicago 1930" features a mix of interesting mechanics and clunky controls, with many players noting its linear mission structure and poor AI, which limit replayability and enjoyment. While the game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic isometric titles, the frustrating controls and lack of effective friendly AI detract from the overall fun, making it a mixed bag for both new and returning players.
- “Then you will play as an FBI agent that starts an investigation (the first level is very different from previous gameplay, feel yourself as a detective) and at the end frees Chicago from the mafia's hands.”
- “Game is interesting, with different mechanics for each of the campaigns.”
- “Overall, I can recommend Chicago 1930 for everyone who likes this style of gameplay and that classical isometric look :)”
- “While it is buggy, not being able to change your crew (unless you're on Windows XP apparently), the AI is pretty stupid, missions many times have only one linear option of completion, limiting replayability, and the gameplay is sort of clunky. Even with these flaws, you're gonna have a blast if you used to play this game back in the day.”
- “The game itself is fine, but my complaints are on the controls that are overcomplicated, and even the simplest mechanics are frustrating, like shooting an enemy, especially if you are using more than one character at once. The friendly AI simply doesn't exist. I know this is an old game and everything, but I find it uselessly stressful and not enjoyable.”
- “A year later they released Chicago 1930 with very different game mechanics.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches, bugs, and random crashes that can hinder gameplay, particularly during specific missions. Players are often locked into their team rosters at the start of missions, and dynamic music changes are inconsistent, requiring pauses to function properly. While some users find enjoyment despite these flaws, the overall consensus is that the game's stability problems significantly detract from the experience.
- “You are basically locked with your team members and can't change them; the game is always resetting your roster at the beginning of the mission. Dynamic music change sometimes works, sometimes you need to pause the game for it to work. There are surprise freezes and errors on some of the missions; I heard that people got crashes on Mafia mission 2, I got it on mission 5, basically making it impossible to finish.”
- “That said, the game is buggy and crashes randomly.”
- “I can't recommend it; it is full of bugs, glitches, and freezes.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music features a standout soundtrack that players enjoy, but the dynamic music changes can be inconsistent, sometimes requiring a game pause to activate. Additionally, technical issues such as freezes and crashes during missions detract from the overall experience.
- “(soundtrack is a banger)”
- “(soundtrack is a banger)”
- “You are basically locked with your team members and can't change them. The game is always resetting your roster at the beginning of the mission. The dynamic music change sometimes works, but sometimes you need to pause the game for it to function. There are surprise freezes and errors on some of the missions; I've heard that people got crashes on Mafia mission 2, and I experienced it on mission 5, making it impossible to finish.”
- “You are basically locked with your team members and can't change them. The game is always resetting your roster at the beginning of the mission. The dynamic music change sometimes works, but sometimes you need to pause the game for it to function. There are surprise freezes and errors on some of the missions; I've heard that people got crashes on Mafia mission 2, and I experienced it on mission 5, making it impossible to finish.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Chicago 1930" is praised for its solid and immersive design, evoking a pulpy comic book feel that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Chicago 1930 is a solid and atmospheric game, capturing a very pulpy comic book feel.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is hindered by bugs, limited crew customization, simplistic AI, and linear mission structures, which restrict players to a single path of completion. Despite these issues, nostalgic players may still find enjoyment in revisiting the game.
- “While it is buggy, not being able to change your crew (unless you're on Windows XP apparently), the AI is pretty stupid, missions many times have only one linear option of completion, limiting replayability, and the gameplay is sort of clunky.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics, particularly the isometric camera perspective, have received positive feedback for their distinctive style and visual appeal. Users appreciate the unique presentation that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Especially the isometric camera and graphics.”
- “Especially the isometric camera and graphics.”
- “Especially the isometric camera and graphics.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is noted for being a classic, but it suffers from poor optimization for modern hardware, leading to performance issues.
- “Just another good classic poorly optimized for modern machines”