Mob Rule Classic
- March 31, 2017
- System 3
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Mob Rule Classic" is a real-time strategy game set in 1930s America, where you start as a small-time thug and build a criminal empire through illegal markets, alliances, and strategic expansion. With the goal of achieving total control, you'll encounter challenges such as law enforcement, competition, and the possibility of failure resulting in your character's demise.
Reviews
- Nostalgic gameplay that brings back fond childhood memories.
- Fun and engaging RTS mechanics with a unique mob story and cartoon graphics.
- Simple to learn and enjoyable, making it a classic that many players recommend.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a fast mouse scroll speed that can hinder gameplay.
- Repetitiveness in gameplay can lead to boredom after a few playthroughs.
- Lack of modern updates or improvements makes it feel outdated and limits replayability.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming cartoon aesthetic with notable attention to detail, creating a fun and engaging visual experience. While some users acknowledge that the graphics are somewhat dated and rough around the edges, they appreciate the overall design and the lighthearted approach that enhances the gameplay.
“The game offers some nice graphics and a beautiful aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
“I like the aesthetic design, and the way that the characters are portrayed, since it stimulates an archetypical expectation while also reinforcing the fact that it is a video game where you're meant to have fun, meaning that it doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“Really fun, build your empire, cartoon graphics, great mob story, no-nonsense, easy to learn and enjoy playing.”
“Sandbox-like gameplay, old school graphics.”
“You just have to keep in mind that the graphics reflect when the game was released (dated), but it's still a fun go-to.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a fun mob narrative that complements its cartoon graphics and empire-building mechanics. However, players note a lack of replayability after completing the missions, as there is little left to explore beyond higher difficulty levels.
“This is a fun and challenging RTS game with a great storyline.”
“Really fun, build your empire, cartoon graphics, great mob story, no-nonsense, easy to learn and enjoy playing.”
“What it is kind of lacking is replayability; after completing all the missions and having 'won' in freeplay mode, there isn't really anymore to explore, except for completing the game on the hardest difficulty, which I'm not the type of person that cares about.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic, sandbox-like experience that offers extensive playtime, reminiscent of older titles. However, many players find the mechanics outdated and confusing, making it less appealing to modern gamers.
“This game has something that modern games seem to lack, and it isn't just nostalgia speaking when I manage to pull 12 hours of gameplay out of it.”
“I can't thumbs up it for players today because it's a very outdated game with mechanics that don't make any sense.”
“Sandbox-like gameplay, old school graphics.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly with glitches that prevent progression beyond the first level. Users express a strong desire for a remaster to address these bugs, as the current state severely impacts gameplay.
“The first level glitches and you are unable to continue to the second level.”
“Hope this gets remastered to run smoothly without glitches and bugs on Windows 10, or else it's 'curtains' time!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is perceived as lacking in replayability, with players noting that once all missions are completed and freeplay mode is finished, there is little incentive to revisit the game. While some acknowledge that the low price point of $6 sets expectations accordingly, others feel that even minimal replay value would enhance the experience.
“What it is kind of lacking is replayability. After completing all the missions and having 'won' in freeplay mode, there isn't really anymore to explore, except for completing the game on the hardest difficulty, which I'm not the type of person that cares about.”
“For a $6 game, I wouldn't expect any replayability either, and for $6 I don't expect the replayability to be there, like I would with a $200 title, e.g. Europa Universalis IV with DLCs.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's optimization, specifically hoping for a remaster that addresses glitches and bugs, particularly on Windows 10, indicating that poor performance could lead to disappointment.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
“The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every player can enjoy it without technical issues.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as awesome and a standout feature.
“The music is awesome.”
