Life of a Mobster

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Life of a Mobster is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on March 17, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Life of a Mobster" is an interactive text-based novel that lets you join the mob and shape your own criminal empire. Choose your path through the game's rich, immersive narrative, where your decisions could lead you to fame, power, or prison. Will you betray the mob, climb the political ladder, or win the heart of an FBI agent? The choice is yours in this thrilling tale of crime and corruption.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 129 reviews

story15 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game features a great storyline with multiple endings and choices that significantly impact the outcome.
High replay value due to the variety of paths and character development, allowing players to explore different scenarios.
Well-written with engaging characters, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of narrative-driven games.

The game can feel overly linear and heavily stat-based, limiting experimentation and leading to repetitive playthroughs.
Some descriptions are vague, and character development feels flat, which detracts from the overall immersion.
Players often encounter issues with skill requirements, making it difficult to achieve desired outcomes without prior knowledge.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging plot and multiple endings, while others criticize its linearity and lack of depth in character interactions. Many noted that the storytelling feels more like a sequence of events rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative, leading to low replayability despite the potential for varied outcomes based on player choices. Overall, while the story has its strengths, it could benefit from more descriptive writing and character development.
- “Great storyline which kept me interested from start to finish.”
- “Very good story, engrossing characters and so many different choices through each chapter...only downside is that every story has to end.”
- “I loved this game; I liked that your decisions actually changed the story.”
- “I was tempted to play this game; don't make that mistake. Almost every option requires high stats (e.g., firearms and fighting), and the story is all presented in past tense, basically meaning your character can't die and you'll always know the result of your choice. Okay game the first time, but very little replay value in my opinion.”
- “No storytelling at all, just a chain of events, described matter-of-factly.”
- “Instead of writing an actual story, they just say 'I did this,' 'this thing happened,' 'then I did this.'”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed. While some players praise the game for its high replay value and engaging storytelling, others criticize it for being somewhat linear and lacking significant changes in outcomes, leading to a diminished incentive to replay.
- “My favorite part of the game is its extremely high replay value.”
- “It's definitely a good read with lots of replayability.”
- “Has some of the best replayability I've seen in a phone game, and I still find myself spending hours at a time living the life of a mafioso.”
- “I was tempted to play this game; don't make that mistake. Almost every option requires high stats, e.g., firearms and fighting, and the story is all presented as past tense, basically meaning your character can't die and you'll always know the result of your choice. It's an okay game the first time, but very little replay value in my opinion.”
- “Not much replayability, as there are no real changes you can make.”
- “Low replayability, somewhat linear, but I think it's a great choose-your-own-adventure storytelling game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is generally viewed as lacking, with some reviewers noting it is minimal; however, the game compensates for this shortcoming by offering a diverse range of choices that enhance player engagement.
- “The character development is a bit light, but it more than makes up for it with a wide variety of choices to make.”
- “The depth of character arcs is impressive, allowing players to truly connect with their journeys.”
- “I love how the characters evolve based on the decisions I make, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “No character development.”
- “Character development is a bit light, but it makes up for it with a wide variety of choices.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in this mafia game is noted for its accessibility, as it stands out among other visually appealing games that prioritize soundtracks over inclusivity.
- “The only screen reader accessible mafia game I found in the Play Store; the rest of them are eye candy with soundtracks.”