Filthy Lucre

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Filthy Lucre is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Fabrik Games Ltd and was released on December 11, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Filthy Lucre is a tactical stealth shooter game, featuring single-player and multiplayer modes across 15 missions in 5 locations. With over 30 upgradable weapons and gadgets, players can approach missions in various ways, emphasizing stealth, distractions, or brute force. The game's dynamic system alters enemy behavior based on player actions, requiring strategic planning and adaptation for a successful heist.

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Engaging stealth mechanics that reward careful planning and strategy.
Cooperative gameplay adds a fun dynamic, especially when playing with friends.
Variety in missions and a sense of progression through weapon unlocks and upgrades.

Lack of save points or checkpoints can lead to frustrating repetition after mistakes.
The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, affecting overall enjoyment.
AI can be inconsistent and unresponsive, detracting from the challenge.

story
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The game's story revolves around a series of 15 heists across five recycled locations, where players must stealthily retrieve stolen goods while facing a punishing AI that punishes even minor mistakes. Although the missions are varied and memorable, the lack of checkpoints and the potential for frustrating co-op connectivity issues detract from the overall experience. Players can enjoy replayability through different approaches to missions and the ability to upgrade their equipment, but the limited narrative depth may leave some feeling underwhelmed.
- “It's up to the player to quietly, or loudly, retrieve those goods in 15 missions scattered throughout 5 different locations, with an incredibly smart AI that certainly won't forgive the smallest of mistakes.”
- “Each mission explains who you are dealing with, and as you slowly steal back your patrons' treasures, you will be able to display them proudly within a vault inside of your hideout.”
- “The missions are varied and memorable, the large choice of weapons and equipment are excellent, and the addition of co-op play is just the icing on the cake.”
- “There are only 15 heists spread between 5 different areas, so not only is there a very limited amount of missions, but the areas are also recycled between those missions.”
- “But when I play this game, I always get into a situation where I made a small mistake, and to achieve perfect stealth, I have to go through the mission again from the very starting point.”
- “I guess there's a story too...”
gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique challenge, particularly favoring stealth mechanics over aggressive tactics. While the tutorials are somewhat hidden and the controls can be frustrating due to missing features like button remapping, the level design effectively teaches players the game's systems. Overall, it appeals to hardcore gamers looking for a challenging experience, despite some technical hiccups.
- “Even with its technical and gameplay hiccups, Filthy Lucre is a great example of how a game can be challenging and teach players the ropes of the game with its level design.”
- “Pros: overall, gameplay is pretty entertaining.”
- “Really cool concept/idea with okay graphics, but the mechanics can be really frustrating, and there are a lot of missing features like button remapping.”
- “The gameplay is also heavily biased towards stealth; you are far less likely to succeed if you go loud.”
- “Now, if it weren't for me telling you about it, you wouldn't be aware of the controls and mechanics.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for being gorgeous and modern, especially considering its low price point, making it a worthwhile addition for fans of heist games. However, some users criticize the visuals as outdated and lacking polish, with limitations in rendering options and overall quality.
- “The graphics and sound are gorgeous, and with the game being such a bargain at around $7.79, it certainly is a great addition to the collection of any heist game fan.”
- “The visuals are good and have a pretty modern look.”
- “In-game options don't exist and graphics are changed through the Unity launcher. 4K+ was available, though I can't seem to render higher than 1080p.”
- “From its late 90s cockney gangster routine to its poor visuals and AI, Filthy Lucre is a game out of time.”
- “Poor AI, uninspired stealth and combat, unremarkable graphics, and a lack of polish persist throughout.”
replayability
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Games like Payday 2 enhance replayability through procedurally generated layouts and multiple mission completion strategies, encouraging players to experiment with different approaches and teamwork. This variety not only boosts engagement but also promotes careful gameplay, making each session feel fresh and rewarding.
- “Games like Payday 2 enhance replayability by introducing procedurally generated layouts, which significantly boosts the replay value.”
- “The replayability is impressive, as there are several ways to complete missions. Playing with a friend adds even more options for timing takedowns.”
- “The engaging content and replay value encourage careful gameplay.”
- “The game lacks replayability due to its linear mission structure, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to return, as the side missions feel like a chore rather than a challenge.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that after a few runs, the experience becomes stale and predictable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have some bugs and technical issues, leading to a feeling of being unpolished. However, these glitches are infrequent and generally do not significantly impact the overall gaming experience.
- “Unfortunately, the game is quite buggy and feels quite unpolished.”
- “There might be glitches and technical issues, but these are few and far between and shouldn’t mess with your gaming experience as a whole.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting extremely poor netcode that results in a less than 20% success rate for maintaining connections, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Very poorly optimized; the netcode runs on two cans with string between them, given the less than 20% success rate on holding connections.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
- “Optimization is a major problem; the frame rate drops significantly even on high-end hardware.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it annoying and clunky, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the unique blend of stealth heisting in third person is appreciated, suggesting that while the music may not be well-received, the gameplay itself has its merits.
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, with some tracks sounding distorted or poorly mixed.”