Halt The Heist!

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Halt The Heist! is a multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by ByteTale Studios and was released on July 29, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable when played with friends.
It features interesting gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn.
Despite its flaws, some players find it to be a hidden gem and recommend it for its potential.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it difficult to play.
There is a lack of meaningful single-player content and a very low player population, leading to dead servers.
The requirement to create a third-party account raises privacy concerns and is seen as unnecessary for a PC game.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics have been criticized as low-quality pixel art, lacking the polish of modern 3D visuals. While some players draw comparisons to successful indie titles like Terraria and Stardew Valley, the overall sentiment suggests that the graphics detract from the game's appeal rather than enhance it.
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features engaging mechanics, but players have reported frequent crashes, with one user experiencing over four crashes in just an hour. Additionally, there is a strong community presence, with numerous dedicated servers available for this style of gameplay.
- “Gameplay mechanics are fun.”
- “I'm sure there are like 400 GMod servers dedicated to this style of gameplay.”
- “I would recommend this game, but we had over 4 crashes within an hour of gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally perceived as lacking in optimization, with users noting performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is not very optimized.”
- “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate poor optimization.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The story centers around players collaborating in teams to execute or thwart a heist within a museum setting, facing various challenges along the way. While the developer aimed to substitute traditional storytelling and level design with player interactions, opinions on its effectiveness vary.
- “The story involves players working together in teams to accomplish the heist or stop it, navigating a museum environment with various challenges.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling and level design.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's humor to be highly entertaining, even in the face of low server activity. The comedic elements shine through, especially when playing with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game is incredibly funny, even though the servers are dead.”
- “I managed to play with friends, and it was a hilarious experience.”