Summary
Crime games have become one of the most popular video game genres in recent times. Titles likeGrand Theft AutoandMafiaare some of the most popular games of all time, withGTA 5being one of the best-selling video games ever.
Due tothe diversity of crime-style content, gamers can find many variations of gameplay styles within this video game genre. Whether players are looking for intense first-person shooters or slow and steady story-based games, there’s something for everyone in the gaming world of crime. Here are someexciting upcoming crime gamesthat are set to be released soon.
TheGrand Theft Auto(GTA) franchise is widely regarded as the ultimate crime-based video game series. It is among the most successful gaming franchises ever, with the latest installment,GTA 5, selling over 200 million copies since its release in 2013.
InGTA 6, players will find themselves returning toVice City (based on Miami)and playing as Lucia and her partner in crime. The story is said to be aBonnie and Clyde-like tale that follows Lucia and her companion falling into the life of crime. InGTA 6, players can expect the usualGrand Theft Auto-style gameplay, like stealing cars, getting into shootouts with the police, and pulling off crazy heists. IfGTA 6incorporates any of the features added to theGTA 5online game mode, then players could potentially have the ability to run their own criminal empires and businesses.
7Mafia: The Old Country
A Return To The Golden Era Of Crime
TheMafiafranchise is well known for its gritty approach to crime, with stories and locations often based on real-life situations and events. TheMafiagames are more story-focused than gameplay-focused, focusing on a linear approach as opposed to the usual open-world experience.
InMafia: The Old Country, players will find themselves in Sicily during the early 1900s, experiencing the beginning of the Sicilian Mafia. The story is rumored to focus on the Salieri family and perhaps will explore the origins ofa young Don Salieri, the mafia boss from the originalMafiagame. Although gameplay details are scarce, it’s expected to play like the previous installments, with an emphasis on third-person combat and high-speed car chases.
Mouse P.I. For Hireisa first-person shooter detective game. It’s a noir-style game with an art style based on early 1930s hand-drawn cartoons. The game will follow Jack Pepper, a famous detective, as he tries to clean up the streets of Mouseburg.
During the game, players will find themselves in all the classic locations they would typically expect in a crime setting, from the creepy docks of Mouseburg to a glamorous casino. The story will take players on a journey much like one from an old mob movie. The gameplay seems charming, featuring a more playful take on first-person combat, and players will have the ability to search for clues and take photos of evidence, building up a case as the story progresses.
The Precinctis an open-world action game where gamers play as rookie cop Officer Nick Cordell Jr. in the city of Averno. It’s a sandbox-style game with randomly occurring crimes taking place as players navigate the open world, with criminal activities ranging from intense bank robberies to instances of illegal parking.
Gamers will have all the resources of the Averno Police Department at their disposal, with the ability to call for backup, have other officers lay down spike strips, and set up roadblocks. Players will also be able to control several police vehicles, from standard squad cars to the Averno Police Department’s very own helicopter.
The Wolf Among Us 2is a sequel to the popular Telltale gameThe Wolf Among Us. Likeall other Telltalle games,The Wolf Among Us 2will be a choice-driven game, meaning that players will be able to shape the story as the game progresses based on the decisions they make.
The story will continue from the original game, with players playing as Bigby Wolf,the private investigator and sheriff of Fabletown. Players will have to navigate Fabletown, finding clues and making decisions that will ultimately affect the outcome of the story. Like all Telltale games, the story is the main focus here, so it can be expected that combat will revolve around button-mashing and quick-time events. However, withThe Wolf Among Us 2being the first Telltale game made in Unreal Engine 5, there’s a possibility that there will be improved combat mechanics for fans to check out.
3Cuffbust
A Chaotic Prison Break Experience
Cuffbustis an action game where a group of players attempt to break out of prison.Cuffbustfeatures a joyful playstyle with an art style similar to that ofgames likeFall GuysandGang Beasts.Cuffbustis setting out to be the ultimate crime-based game to play with friends, featuring proximity chat and 20-player lobbies.
Players will have the ultimate freedom when choosing how they are going to break out of prison. Whether they steal key cards and attack the guards or opt for a stealthier approach and sneak out through the sewers or vents, there are plenty of escape options available. Although gameplay details are scarce, it is rumored thatgamers will also be able to play as guards. Combine that with proximity chat and 20-player lobbies, and there’s a lot of opportunity for fun and chaos.
2Enemy Of The State
A New Take On A Classic Era
Enemy of the Stateis a third-person shooter set in the 1920s during the Prohibition. In the game, the player aims to build a criminal empire either alone or with friends by robbing banks, taking out rival gangs, and assassinating competitors.
When playingEnemy of the State, players will be able to use a multitude of weapons appropriate for the time-period, much like the famous Thompson submachine gun (Tommy Gun). It is also expected that players will be able to use a range of explosives to take down bank vault doors or to keep the police away during an intense getaway.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaiiisn’t a traditional crime-style video game. It is a spin-off of the popularLike a Dragonfranchise, where players will take control of Goro Majima, an ex-yakuza member who finds himself washed on a remote island withno memory of his past.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaiiwill feature fast-paced combat, allowing players to engage in intense naval battles and board enemy ships to get up close and personal in melee combat. As players navigate the open sea, they will have the ability to plunder and pillage to their hearts' content while spending their precious resources on upgrades for their vessel.
