The Black Pepper Crew

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"The Black Pepper Crew" is a tactical turn-based roguelite where you command a bounty hunter crew in a jazz-inspired city. Undertake missions to fight through crime boss lairs, capture henchmen, and earn rewards. Assemble your team from 4 different classes, gear them up with various items, and discover new strategies to emerge victorious.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features engaging turn-based tactics gameplay with unique character abilities and a charming jazz soundtrack that enhances the experience.
The art style and animations are visually appealing, contributing to a satisfying and immersive atmosphere.
There is a lot of potential for future content and updates, making it an exciting title to support as it evolves.

The game currently lacks content and progression systems, leading to a feeling of having seen most of what it offers within the first hour of play.
Frequent crashes and bugs detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
There is no permanent character progression or meaningful upgrades, which limits the sense of achievement and investment in the gameplay.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The game's story revolves around a rogue-like experience where players hire a diverse crew to undertake unique missions for cash, but it suffers from a lack of depth and progression. Players express frustration over the absence of home base upgrades and character development, which diminishes attachment to crew members and the overall sense of achievement. Despite the engaging gameplay and charming character animations, the narrative feels underdeveloped due to bugs and missed opportunities for enhancing player investment in their crew's growth.
- “Playing through the missions is really fun as each character has its unique set of abilities that put you to the test to plan a strategy on how to clean each room and collect all the bounties.”
- “There is a lot of charm in each character animation and the music that accompanies each mission is really well made and suits the game.”
- “The gameplay feels comfortable and very intuitive, but what really blows my mind is that every time you embark on a mission, it's never the same – they are truly unique!”
- “It feels like a big missed opportunity not having any sort of home base upgrades, like unlocking new classes, items, generating passive money after each mission, increasing crew size, etc. So once you've played the game for like 30 minutes, you've reached the maximum power level.”
- “This means there is no difference between a character you just hired and one that has completed 20 missions.”
- “Adding in some sort of experience system where a character gains power by staying alive and completing missions is a necessity.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
10%
10%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging turn-based mechanics on an 8x8 grid, allowing players to strategically manage units and utilize abilities in satisfying ways. Players appreciate the unique mission experiences, intuitive controls, and the immersive atmosphere created by the art and music. While the game offers a solid hour of fun for a low price, some feel it lacks longevity as it can be completed quickly.
- “The gameplay is fun and very satisfying to pull off when all of it just lines up perfectly as you take out the entire battlefield in a turn.”
- “Gameplay is pretty straightforward with turn-based combat in an 8x8 grid, allowing you to manage 4 units who each can move a set amount of spaces, attack enemies, and use an ability.”
- “The gameplay feels comfortable and very intuitive, but what really blows my mind is that every time you embark on a mission, it's never the same – they are truly unique!”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, enhancing the overall experience with a delightful jazzy soundtrack that complements the engaging character animations and mission themes. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, describing it as both relaxing and fun, perfectly fitting the game's vibrant art style and gameplay mechanics.
- “The music is just a delight and a bop as you enter the vibe.”
- “One standout aspect of the game is its superb music.”
- “The music is a complete delight, and the artwork, as well as the animations, are incredibly detailed and visually appealing.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive character design and detailed artwork, complemented by an awesome art style and smooth animations. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay.
- “The graphics are really good with great character design as well.”
- “The art style is awesome, the music is nice and relaxing, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “The music is a complete delight, and the artwork, as well as the animations, are incredibly detailed and visually appealing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight strong character design and impressive graphics, but do not provide specific insights into character development itself. Overall, while the visual aspects are praised, the depth of character development remains unaddressed.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is significantly enhanced by the jazzy tunes, which create an immersive experience that complements the gameplay.
- “The jazzy tunes create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”