THUGGING

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THUGGING is a single player action game. It was developed by InDe Arcade Studio and was released on September 21, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

THUGGING is a third-person shoot ’em up set in a lawless city where crime, drugs, and gambling control everything. The streets are stained with blood, and only the most ruthless make it out alive. Revenge, Retribution and maybe ... a second chance? You’re fresh out of prison with one thing on your mind — revenge. The city that turned its back on you hasn’t changed, and it’s still crawl…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and has a lot of potential, combining elements from various games like GTA and Syphon Filter.
The art style is visually appealing, and the driving mechanics, while a bit wonky, are still enjoyable.
The game has a retro vibe and offers multiple endings, which adds to its charm.

The car controls are frustrating and can lead to a poor driving experience, making it difficult to navigate.
The AI behavior is lacking, as NPCs do not react to gunfire or dead bodies, making combat feel less immersive.
The gameplay can feel unbalanced, with certain missions being overly difficult compared to the earlier ones.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a mix of easy initial missions that quickly escalate in difficulty, particularly with a challenging casino segment that may frustrate players. Additionally, there is a desire for more engaging side quests to enhance the hub experience and provide a sense of purpose.
- “The story is engaging and filled with unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The characters are well-developed, each with their own unique backstories that add depth to the overall narrative.”
- “The side quests are not only entertaining but also enrich the main storyline, making the world feel alive and interconnected.”
- “The first two missions were easy, but the casino level is so difficult that I ended up giving up.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from the plot.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a pleasing art style reminiscent of Puppet Combo aesthetics, though some users find the flinching mechanics to be overly exaggerated. Overall, the visuals evoke a nostalgic vibe similar to games like "50 Cent: Bulletproof."
- “The roots are there, and the art style is very nice.”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of a low-budget game from the early 2000s, lacking detail and polish.”
- “The character models look outdated and the textures are bland, making the game feel uninviting.”
- “The overall visual presentation feels rushed, with inconsistent art styles that detract from the experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a flexible third-person perspective that allows for a variety of combat mechanics, including melee moves, stealth actions, and cover tactics. However, some users feel that the combat lacks engagement and that the overall gameplay could benefit from further refinement.
- “The gameplay, on the other hand, needed tweaking.”
- “The perspective from third person allows you to do various melee moves, crouching for better aim, rolling, sliding, cover gameplay, headshots, stealth grabs, and things of that nature, so actually a nice flexible system; there are similar games, but usually not with all of these together.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest enhancing the game's music experience by incorporating a visible radio feature that allows players to switch between soundtracks while driving, as well as adding character and car skin stores to create a more engaging atmosphere in the hub area.
- “Some ideas on improving the hub area / car riding - add a visible radio button for the game's soundtrack maybe?”
- “With a way to switch music.”
- “Aside from optimization, maybe you could try adding a few fun features for the map such as a car radio for the soundtrack.”
- “Some ideas on improving the hub area / car riding: add a visible radio button for the game's soundtrack maybe?”
- “It would be great to have a way to switch music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the game has some optimization issues, particularly with GPU usage exceeding necessary levels, these do not significantly impact gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include adding engaging features to enhance the game world, indicating that optimization could be paired with additional content to create a more vibrant experience.
- “It seems the game does not need the GPU that you listed for minimum, but there seem to be some optimization issues that don't actually affect the game, like the game seems to use more GPU than it needs, not sure if that is helpful, the city part specifically.”
- “It seems the game does not need the GPU that you listed for minimum, but there are some optimization issues that don't actually affect the gameplay. The game seems to use more GPU than it needs, particularly in the city part.”
- “The optimization is lacking, causing significant performance drops even on high-end systems. It's frustrating to see such potential wasted due to poor resource management.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles with frame rates and stuttering, indicating that the optimization is far from ideal.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players noting its lighthearted moments and potential for funny side quests. However, there is a desire for more comedic content, such as quirky interactions or humorous tasks, to enhance the overall experience.
- “I didn't mind the narrative too much; it's nice that you have a few different endings. It's a little funny, and I assume you did custom models for the game.”
- “You could even have some funny side quests with some characters, maybe buy a pizza for a homeless person. Just have something so that the hub is not useless.”