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American Theft 80s: Prologue

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

You're Jack, a thief in the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, and other 80s items in this prologue of American Theft 80s! Newest game from THIEF SIMULATOR developers.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator

Pros

  • Engaging 1980s atmosphere and setting
  • Open world exploration and freedom of approach
  • Satisfying stealth and lockpicking mechanics
  • Skill progression and customization options
  • Good value free prologue with substantial content

Cons

  • Ai and npc behavior can be inconsistent or simplistic
  • Some bugs and graphical issues reported
  • Controls and movement can feel clunky or imprecise
  • Limited social or multiplayer features
  • Combat and interaction mechanics are underdeveloped

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore the town, choose how to approach heists, and plan their actions with disguises and tools."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves skillful stealth, lockpicking mini-games, and strategic planning with feedback on performance."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal progress and completing missions without player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report spending multiple hours in the demo and express eagerness for full game continuation."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay centers on solo heists and individual missions with limited or no multiplayer cooperation."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can customize disguises, choose different approaches, and explore open world for theft opportunities."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are balanced with NPCs; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion in 1980s setting and stealth gameplay offers escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different tools, disguises, and strategies to complete heists and explore mechanics."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Open world town with multiple locations to discover and revisit encourages exploration."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of character outfits and disguises allows self-expression within gameplay."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Game presents an imaginative 1980s crime scenario with stylized elements, though grounded in plausible theft."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Primarily single-player experience with limited social or community interaction."

  • Growth
    3

    "Skill upgrades and learning new mechanics provide opportunities for player development."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during stealth and heist missions, not designed for idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction beyond brief NPC dialogues; no close relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management mechanics; player acts independently."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate skills, items, and upgrades to improve heist success and capabilities."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Some players find the stealth and planning relaxing, though others note tension from chases."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visuals and 80s atmosphere provide sensory enjoyment, though some report graphical issues."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal achievement."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative and character interactions provide context and motivation for missions."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Planning heists, choosing disguises, and timing actions require strategic thinking."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Chases and stealth create suspense and adrenaline during gameplay."

  • Value
    4

    "Free prologue with substantial content offers good value; players anticipate full game purchase."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Minimal combat; focus on stealth and theft rather than destruction or fighting."

  • Survival
    2

    "Avoiding detection and escaping police adds survival elements, though not extreme."

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