Lords of New York
- January 19, 2017
- Lunchtime Studios, LLC
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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!”
