HEIST
- September 27, 2019
- Atomizer Games
Get on Steam"Heist" is a stealth game set in the era of smooth jazz and organized crime, where you play as a cat-burglar seeking wealth and freedom. Featuring top-down gameplay, customizable gadgets, and non-linear levels, you can choose your approach to completeness objectives and avoid capture. The game boasts a film noir-inspired graphic novel style and a rich original jazz soundtrack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cool stealth mechanic with a variety of gadgets to unlock, providing a fun experience for stealth fans.
- The level design is praised for its strategic approach, allowing players to tackle challenges in multiple ways.
- The noir ambiance and art style contribute to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The save system is frustrating, requiring players to restart from scratch if they leave mid-mission, with no quality of life improvements.
- The AI is poorly designed, making it easy to exploit guards and diminishing the challenge of stealth gameplay.
- The controls and camera angles can be restrictive, leading to frustrating moments where players are spotted unexpectedly.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it clumsy and frustrating due to poorly placed checkpoints and reliance on assets to progress. While fans of stealth games, particularly the Metal Gear series, may appreciate certain elements, many feel the core gameplay loop is basic and lacks motivation for deeper engagement. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent but could benefit from increased complexity and refinement.
“I love stealth games, and I'm a huge fan of the Metal Gear series, so if you are too, I think you'll like the gameplay at the very least.”
“Btw, this is a good game (not great but good)! I am a developer, and I hate testers too, but I love the gameplay of this game and I have a lot of things to say.”
“Decent art style, limited gameplay.”
“Other than that, the core gameplay loop seemed okay but very basic, and I had no motivation to really unlock the other items. Although I think it could be quite fun if there was more complexity.”
“It's straight and to the point because much of the game revolves around and focuses on the gameplay.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in the game is straightforward and lacks the depth of more complex narratives like those found in Bioshock, focusing primarily on the heist theme. Players receive new tools after each level to assist in their missions, enhancing gameplay but not significantly enriching the story.
“After every level, you get a new tool to aid you in the missions, these include, but aren't limited to trip wires, smoke bombs, and cherry bombs (purely for distraction purposes).”
“There's a story in the heist, but it's fairly simple, so don't expect BioShock levels of storytelling.”
“There's a story in the heist, but it's fairly simple, so don't expect BioShock levels of storytelling.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a decent art style that incorporates heavy shadows and a jazz-inspired aesthetic, but many users feel that the overall visual presentation lacks depth and commitment, resulting in a simplistic look that doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.
“The art style is decent, but the gameplay feels limited.”
“I wouldn't mind the simplicity if there was more commitment to the aesthetic; beyond the heavy shadows, jazz, and trench coats, there's not much compelling here.”
“I wouldn't mind the simplicity if there was more commitment to the aesthetic; past the heavy shadows, jazz, and trench coats, there's nothing much compelling here.”
“Decent art style, limited gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its style and overall quality, even in the face of some technical issues.
“Good game, love the style and music despite the jank and bugs.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly shines during speedruns, where the absence of stealth elements transforms the gameplay into a comedic experience. The unexpected scenarios that arise contribute to its overall charm and entertainment value.
“Playing it as a speedrun transforms the experience entirely; it's hilarious to see how the game changes when you abandon the stealth elements.”
“The humor in the dialogue and character interactions keeps me laughing throughout the game.”
“The absurd situations you find yourself in are genuinely funny and add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game's optimization may lead to performance issues, as certain areas of the map, particularly rooms, are only rendered one at a time, potentially affecting the overall experience.
“The game's optimization allows for seamless transitions between rooms, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Thanks to the performance optimizations, each area of the map loads quickly and efficiently.”
“The memory optimization ensures that even the most complex environments are rendered smoothly.”
“Due to performance issues, parts of the map are only displayed one room at a time, which disrupts the overall experience.”
“The game's optimization is lacking, leading to significant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I often encounter long loading times and texture pop-ins, indicating that the optimization needs serious improvement.”
