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One-armed robber

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play, Shooter

Pros

  • Fun and unique one-arm mechanic
  • Strong cooperative multiplayer
  • Good stealth and strategy elements
  • Free-to-play with decent content
  • Humorous and chaotic gameplay

Cons

  • Some repetitive gameplay
  • Limited free maps, paid content criticized
  • Clunky combat and ai issues
  • Minimal narrative and audio
  • Optimization and bugs reported

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose stealth or loud approaches and different strategies for heists."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game offers skill challenges in stealth and combat with trial-and-error learning curve."

  • Competition
    -2

    "Focus is mostly on cooperative or solo play with little emphasis on ranked or leaderboard competition."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often engage in long sessions and replay heists, though some mention repetitiveness."

  • Cooperation
    5

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork and coordination in multiplayer heists."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players experiment with different heist approaches and use various tools and weapons."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions emphasize shared teamwork rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with chaotic and humorous gameplay."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun without obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players try new strategies, stealth routes, and chaotic tactics in heists."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players discover different maps and layouts, though maps are limited and some paid."

  • Expression
    2

    "Customization options exist for characters and weapons, though some are paid."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game features exaggerated physics and goofy scenarios beyond realistic heist simulations."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Players feel part of a community through cooperative play and shared experiences."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in stealth, combat, and coordination over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "Game involves sedentary play without physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and coordination, not suitable for casual background play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some social interaction and bonding with friends, but limited emotional sharing."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players often take leadership roles in planning and coordinating heists."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and cosmetics through gameplay and grinding."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Game balances challenge with fun, but also involves moments of tension and frustration."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visuals and physics provide amusing and stimulating sensory feedback."

  • Status
    -2

    "Limited social recognition or ranking; focus is on fun rather than status."

  • Story
    -4

    "Minimal narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free heist action."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Stealth and heist planning require strategic thinking and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Players enjoy suspense and tension from stealth and combat encounters."

  • Value
    4

    "Free-to-play with good content value; some complaints about paid maps."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat and shooting are core gameplay elements with violent actions."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must avoid detection and defeat waves of enemies to survive heists."

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