Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom Complete Edition
- November 2, 2023
- Maze Theory
Get on SteamPRAISE FOR PEAKY BLINDERS: THE KING'S RANSOM About the GameTHE FIRST VIRTUAL REALITY GAME INSPIRED BY THE EPIC GANGSTER DRAMA It’s 1928, and you’ve been fleeing the firing squad for over a decade. Turning to infamous crime boss Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) for help, you become embroiled in the hunt for Winston Churchill’s Red Box: a briefcase containing the identities of every British agent ar…
Reviews
- Fans of Peaky Blinders will enjoy the immersive experience of being part of the Shelby family, complete with smoking and drinking interactions.
- The game features an engaging storyline that captivates players, especially those familiar with the TV series.
- The graphics and environments are visually appealing, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The gameplay is often described as boring and repetitive, with long stretches of walking and minimal action.
- There are significant performance issues, including frame drops, glitches, and unresponsive controls, making the game frustrating to play.
- The gunplay mechanics are poorly executed, lacking accuracy and feeling unsatisfying, which detracts from the overall combat experience.
- story34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game, set in the Peaky Blinders universe, has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its engaging narrative and fresh storyline, others criticize it for being short, underdeveloped, and lacking depth. Many feel that the potential for a captivating plot is squandered by poor execution and abrupt endings, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, fans of the show may find some enjoyment, but the execution leaves much to be desired.
“But I think playing through a story (that is in the Peaky Blinders world) made it overall pretty fun.”
“Story lovers: if you appreciate a compelling narrative, you'll be captivated by the gripping story this game offers.”
“Engaging story: the game's storyline is exceptional, keeping you hooked from start to finish.”
“The storyline itself quite literally misses the plot.”
“It's as if the plot was written by Sky News or something.”
“The main story makes you want more but prepare for an abrupt ending.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant freezing and stuttering issues, while others report smooth performance, particularly on the Quest 3 and high-end PC setups. However, there are frequent glitches, especially with hand animations, and many players criticize the overall optimization as poor, especially for non-Index users and those with AMD cards. Overall, the game is seen as a subpar port from its Quest version, lacking the polish expected from a PCVR title.
“Seamless performance on Quest 3: this game runs smoothly on the Quest 3, offering a flawless VR experience.”
“I have no issues with performance, even forcing index resolution to 400% (36 million pixels per frame resolution combining both eyes).”
“So I get no stutters, freezes, or crashes - performance is much like The 7th Guest (with maxed in-game settings and the same resolution), or maybe slightly better.”
“Definitely fix the freezing/stuttering issues.”
“Don't support dev teams who knowingly ship out these broken, un-optimized messes.”
“Horrible optimization and might have something to do with AMD cards.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it basic and uninspired, often feeling like a walking simulator with long stretches of inactivity. While some appreciate the shooting mechanics and the immersive experience of interacting with the Shelby family, others criticize the lack of engaging content and awkward controls. Overall, the game may appeal to fans of the Peaky Blinders show, especially if purchased on sale.
“Outstanding shooting mechanics: the shooting gameplay is fantastic, providing a thrilling combat experience.”
“As said, the gameplay could be better, and sometimes the game can feel close to a walking simulator, but I'm greatly enjoying this experience nonetheless.”
“The gameplay is fairly basic and it's fairly short (2.3 hours for the main story), but I still liked it.”
“The gameplay is not really fun; the pistol looks cool, but shooting is boring and not accurate. Sometimes, all you do is walk for a long time to reach your mission without doing anything special. However, I really liked being with the Shelby family; smoking and drinking with them makes you feel like you are in Peaky Blinders. I would recommend this game only under two conditions: 1) if it's on sale, and 2) if you are a fan of the Peaky Blinders show.”
“It uses the engine from The Walking Dead, but the gameplay mechanics have been reused in the most uninspired ways imaginable.”
“Sadly, the gameplay and the controls are awkward.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant issues such as frequent stutters, freezes, and crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some players experience smooth performance, others encounter persistent bugs and glitches, particularly with hand animations, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, optimization appears to be a major concern, leading to frustration among players.
“The full game runs like garbage. I'm running a 3080, Ryzen 9 5950X, and 32GB of RAM, and the game stutters, freezes, and crashes constantly.”
“I can barely make it past the main menu before this game freezes.”
“Optimisation is horrible. I have an RX 6750 XT, 12GB VRAM, i7 10700F, and 32GB RAM. The game is installed on an M.2 NVMe SSD, and it's choppy, freezing, and buggy. The actual game seemed alright, though; I just can't enjoy it.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews; while some players praise the impressive visuals and dynamic elements like shadows and lighting, others criticize the overall quality as outdated, likening it to graphics from 2010. Additionally, a new graphical improvements menu has been added, although there are still limited settings available. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but not universally appreciated.
“Impressive graphics: the game's graphics are a visual treat, making the world come to life.”
“Happy to report that Maze Theory responded to my review and has now included a graphical improvements menu.”
“Also, I read that Quest 2 is set to only 36 fps (with ASW) to provide better graphics, just like Assassin's Creed Nexus, which may explain why the game does not look much like a Quest port.”
“There are no settings for graphics, but you get some dynamic shadows, some real-time lights, many ultra-immersive textures (some even better than Alyx, never thought I'd ever write that), and several effects (dust particles, insects, fog in the air, etc.).”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as unintentionally amusing, with players finding enjoyment in its flaws and absurdities. Additionally, the game's satirical take on communism, despite its serious themes, adds a layer of irony that players find entertaining.
“This game is so bad it's good... in a funny way.”
“For a game that tries to vilify communists, they sure have a funny way of proving Karl Marx was right.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a low-effort cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over quality and creativity, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its presence, with an engaging intro that effectively complements the environmental storytelling.
“The music is captivating, and the intro with the environmental text was intriguing.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The diverse range of musical styles keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
