Life of a Mobster
- July 13, 2014
- Hosted Games
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Get on Apple Store"Life of a Mobster" is a text-based simulation game where players rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld. Make decisions that impact your character's reputation, wealth, and relationships while avoiding the law. Experience the high-stakes and dangerous world of organized crime in this immersive game.
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Reviews
- Engaging story with well-written narrative and meaningful choices that impact gameplay.
- Offers a variety of skills, relationships, and endings, providing good replay value.
- Fun and enjoyable experience that can be played in one sitting, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content.
- Ending feels rushed and lacks proper buildup, leaving players unsatisfied.
- Some choices lead to similar outcomes, reducing the impact of player decisions.
- story38 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging writing and the impact of player choices, though some find it short and lacking in depth. While it offers a solid mafia narrative and interesting variations, some players feel it doesn't fully flesh out its characters and can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the modern setting may disappoint those expecting a classic noir atmosphere.
“A very good story, well written with engaging choices to be made.”
“It's a very exciting and cool story, and your choices really make a difference. I've played this game 3-4 times and it's great!”
“Great story with enough choices that can alter the story significantly, time and again even from the beginning.”
“The story is a-ok, I was expecting a stereotypical, noir 20s-40s setting but the story is somehow definitely taking place in the present, which was a little disappointing and felt out of place.”
“It's kind of odd, since it's not directed at you; the story is being told as if a third person is narrating it to you, not as if you (the player) are the protagonist of it.”
“I had a lot of fun testing the different ways you can experience the story, but once you did a few run-throughs, you pretty much saw 90% of the game and there are just a few text changes here and there.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features intriguing prison mechanics that enhance the experience, but the reliance on a "choose your own path" approach is seen as a significant flaw that disrupts immersion. Additionally, players express a desire for a longer gameplay experience, indicating that the game feels too short.
“The prison mechanics are interesting.”
“Only downside is that it was too short, as I would have liked several more hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay allows for a unique experience with multiple paths to explore.”
“Given that these types of games' key (and only) mechanic is choosing 'your own path', something like this is a pretty big flaw and breaks immersion.”
“The only downside is that it was too short, as I would have liked several more hours of gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, noting that the abundance of events and outcomes encourages multiple playthroughs.
“So many things happen that there is a lot of replay value.”
