Chicago 1930
- September 11, 2017
- Spellbound
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game evokes nostalgia for players who enjoyed similar titles in the past, providing a classic gaming experience.
- Despite its bugs, the game offers a solid and atmospheric setting with interesting mechanics, such as character stats and RPG elements.
- It works well on modern systems like Windows 10, allowing players to experience the game with improved resolution and textures.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with character selection that hinder gameplay.
- The AI is often unresponsive and the gameplay can feel clunky, making it frustrating to control characters effectively.
- Many players recommend avoiding the Steam version due to its lack of patches and persistent technical issues.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being unengaging and linear, often reduced to simple task-oriented objectives that lack depth. Players face significant technical issues, including crashes and bugs that prevent them from progressing, particularly with team management and mission clarity. Overall, while some nostalgic elements are appreciated, the gameplay experience is marred by frustrating mechanics and a lack of compelling narrative.
“The story is nice, even if it's not a blockbuster or something.”
“Four, the mission is rather unclear.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Impossible to proceed to the next level; it goes back to a different part of the game instead, this happening in later missions of the mafia levels.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of both games shares similarities, but "Chicago 1930" introduces different mechanics that can feel clunky and buggy, with limited AI and linear mission structures that reduce replayability. While some players appreciate the nostalgic experience and the detective elements, others find the controls overly complicated and frustrating, particularly when managing multiple characters. Overall, the game may appeal to fans of classic isometric gameplay despite its flaws.
“Both games have many similarities in design and gameplay.”
“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, 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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches, random crashes, and mission freezes that hinder gameplay. Players report being unable to change their team roster and experiencing inconsistent dynamic music, which adds to the frustration. While some users find enjoyment despite these flaws, the overall consensus is that the game's stability problems significantly detract from the experience.
“Numerous glitches and bugs bite you every few minutes.”
“You are basically locked with your team members and can't change them; the game always resets your roster at the beginning of the mission. Dynamic music changes sometimes work, and sometimes you need to pause the game for it to work. There are surprise freezes and errors on some missions. I've heard that people got crashes on Mafia mission 2; I got it on mission 5, making it impossible to finish.”
“That said, the game is buggy and crashes randomly.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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, players have reported issues with game freezes and crashes during missions, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The 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. Dynamic music change sometimes works, but 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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Chicago 1930" is praised for its solid and immersive quality, evoking a pulpy comic book feel that enhances the overall experience.
“Chicago 1930 has a solid and atmospheric feel, reminiscent of a very pulpy comic book.”
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its unique world.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Despite its bugs, limited AI, and linear mission structure that hinder replayability, nostalgic players may still find enjoyment in revisiting the game due to its charm and past experiences.
“While it is buggy and not being able to change your crew (unless you're on Windows XP apparently) limits replayability, the AI is pretty stupid, and missions often have only one linear option for completion, making the gameplay feel clunky.”
“The lack of diverse mission outcomes and the repetitive nature of gameplay significantly diminish the replayability factor, leaving little incentive to revisit the game after the first playthrough.”
“Once you complete the game, there is little motivation to play again due to the predictable storylines and lack of meaningful choices that affect the outcome.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics, particularly the isometric camera perspective, have received positive feedback for their unique visual style and effective presentation.
“Especially the isometric camera and graphics.”
“The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a delight to behold.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, especially with the isometric camera perspective.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style doesn't match the game's theme, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is regarded as a classic, but it suffers from poor optimization for modern hardware, leading to performance issues.
“Just another good classic poorly optimized for modern machines.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
