Lords of New York

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
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"Lords of New York" is a 1920s-era poker RPG where you can cheat and develop skills to outsmart opponents. Enjoy unique character skill trees, engaging voiceovers, and humor-filled gameplay. Look forward to the single-player Story Mode and advanced 2D Animation technology.

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay1 positive mentions
  • The game features unique character powers that add an interesting twist to traditional poker gameplay.
  • The artwork and voice acting are high quality, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • Gameplay is easy to learn and offers replayability, with fast-paced action and exciting mechanics.
  • The game feels incomplete, with a lack of content and a story mode that is not yet available.
  • Many players find the AI behavior unrealistic and annoying, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are concerns about the game's development being abandoned, leaving it in a state of limbo.
  • story6 mentions

    Users express a strong desire for a story mode in the game, highlighting the potential for an engaging narrative that could enhance the overall experience. While the current gameplay is appreciated, many reviewers believe that a well-developed story mode could elevate the game to new heights. The voice acting and art are praised, but the lack of a completed story mode is a notable point of contention.

    • “Love the voice acting, the art, and especially the story mode (if it gets finished).”
    • “I'm interested to see where story mode takes this game.”
    • “I'm very much looking forward to story mode when that gets added, but for now there's singleplayer, LAN play, and multiplayer online.”
    • “Just bought because of the sale, but I liked the idea about the different powers the characters have. I wish there was a story mode; hopefully, there will be.”
    • “If there is that update, then it could be the best poker game on Steam, but only with that story mode complete. Please finish the game.”
    • “Love the voice acting, the art, and especially the story mode (if it gets finished).”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its top-notch mechanics, indicating a solid foundation for player engagement. Although a story mode is not yet available, there is strong confidence in the developers' ability to enhance the experience further.

    • “The gameplay is already mechanically top-notch.”
    • “While we do not have a story mode yet, I'm very confident in the developers' ability to provide us with something engaging that highlights just how fun the core gameplay is.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their flawless performance and inspired artwork, while the voice acting exceeds expectations for an early access title.

    • “The game runs flawlessly, the artwork is inspired, and the voice acting is beyond the caliber I would expect for the initial release of an early access game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its straightforward poker rules and the variety of character powers, allowing players to experience different strategies and outcomes in each session.

    • “The game makes it easy to quickly understand the standard rules of poker and offers significant replayability through the various character powers.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the diverse strategies and character abilities available.”
    • “The variety of game modes and character combinations ensures that no two sessions are ever the same.”
    • “The game makes it easy to quickly understand the standard rules of poker, but the limited character powers significantly reduce its replayability.”
    • “Once you've mastered the character abilities, there's little incentive to play again, making the replayability quite low.”
    • “Despite the initial fun, the lack of varied gameplay elements leads to a quick decline in replayability.”
  • music1 mentions

    The game's music effectively captures a 1920s ambiance, complementing its crisp art style and noir-inspired characters, creating an immersive and atmospheric experience.

    • “The game has a great 20s feel to it, with everything from the music to the very crisp art showcasing a number of characters straight out of a noir film.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is initially entertaining, particularly with recurring jokes like Lucky's dream, but players anticipate that it may become repetitive over time.

    • “It's funny hearing about Lucky's dream last night the first couple of times, but I imagine it'll start to get old after a while.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love the witty dialogue and the hilarious situations the characters find themselves in!”
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