Adventure games with a thematic focus on Organized Crime

Lucky Strike · 01-04-2011, 11:39 AM

Title's self-explanatory. I'm basically looking for Adventure games with a Crime theme. I'm not particularly interested in those "detective sets out to solve murder case" games, unless these murders are gang-related. I'm basically looking for games with references to the mob or that end up glorifying Organized Crime. I'd prefer it if the titles suggested take place in a contemporary setting.

Thanks in advance.

kate me · 01-04-2011, 12:47 PM

When I think at games with "Crime theme" I would say Still Life, Indigo Prophecy or Sinking Island but they are kind of
"detective sets out to solve murder case"...

But I do recommend Broken Sword 1 (I guess you already played the second judging from you're profile picture) and the first Runaway game-A road adventure (this I think you'll like!)

Harald B · 01-04-2011, 01:05 PM

If you don't mind a silly, satirical take Sam & Max: The Mole, The Mob and The Meatball might be up your alley. It's one of Telltale's shortest and easiest ones though.
Also, the prohibition era and related crime is a key element of the first Back to the Future episode, and possibly more of them.

Gonchi · 01-04-2011, 03:35 PM

The Clue?

DustyShinigami · 01-05-2011, 10:54 AM

Well, it's not the main focus of the game, but Broken Sword 4 features a mafia group chasing George and Nico.

Tiocfaidh · 01-05-2011, 02:43 PM

Looks like someone found a gap in the adventure game market which should be bridged.

Can´t think of one title which fits the request 100% except for Police Quest & Blue Force.

Lucky Strike · 01-05-2011, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I've played the Sam 'n' Max games, aswell as the Broken Sword ones, though I didn't finish the franchise's fourth installment because I couldn't get into it.

Anyway, I'm going to look into Still Life, Sinking Island, Police Quest and Blue Force.
Looks like there's not that many titles along the lines of what I'm looking for. The one that came closer so far was probably Dirty Split, which is freeware. Some parts of Grim Fandango would fit the mold of what I'm looking for.

I'm also going to try and get my hands on Jack Orlando; the game's ambience and soundtrack seems to be great.
More suggestions are always welcome. Even if the game's plot doesn't revolve around Organized Crime, stories taking place in contemporary urban settings interest me aswell, so if any games like that pop to mind, please suggest them in this thread.

Captain Blondebeard · 01-05-2011, 07:39 PM

I wouldn't mind a game featuring that avenue. Maybe you play a maphia member or something. I'm thinking a sarcastic comedy would suit that quite nicely.

rtrooney · 01-08-2011, 08:23 PM

Black Dahlia

Isak · 01-09-2011, 03:07 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Runaway feature some enemies of the mob?

01-04-2011, 11:39 AM	#1
Lucky Strike SCUMMBAG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lisboa, Portugal Posts: 19	Adventure games with a thematic focus on Organized Crime Title's self-explanatory. I'm basically looking for Adventure games with a Crime theme. I'm not particularly interested in those "detective sets out to solve murder case" games, unless these murders are gang-related. I'm basically looking for games with references to the mob or that end up glorifying Organized Crime. I'd prefer it if the titles suggested take place in a contemporary setting. Thanks in advance. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-04-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
kate me Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In the middle of nowhere Posts: 612	When I think at games with "Crime theme" I would say Still Life, Indigo Prophecy or Sinking Island but they are kind of "detective sets out to solve murder case"... But I do recommend Broken Sword 1 (I guess you already played the second judging from you're profile picture) and the first Runaway game-A road adventure (this I think you'll like!) Share Share this post on Twitter

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Harald B Red Bicycle Brake Unit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 177	If you don't mind a silly, satirical take Sam & Max: The Mole, The Mob and The Meatball might be up your alley. It's one of Telltale's shortest and easiest ones though. Also, the prohibition era and related crime is a key element of the first Back to the Future episode, and possibly more of them. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The golden age of mathematics - that was not the age of Euclid, it is ours." -Cassius Jackson Keyser

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DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Well, it's not the main focus of the game, but Broken Sword 4 features a mafia group chasing George and Nico. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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Tiocfaidh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Graz Posts: 335	Looks like someone found a gap in the adventure game market which should be bridged. Can´t think of one title which fits the request 100% except for Police Quest & Blue Force. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Playing: L.A. Noire Last Finished AG´s: Gemini Rue/Black Mirror 2/Gray Matter/Secret Files 1/ Memento Mori/Heavy Rain-Taxidermist Replay: --- Favorite Adventure: Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars waiting to be played: Sanitarium, Perry Rhodan, Tex Murphy FMV Series

01-05-2011, 03:24 PM	#7
Lucky Strike SCUMMBAG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lisboa, Portugal Posts: 19	Thanks for the suggestions so far. I've played the Sam 'n' Max games, aswell as the Broken Sword ones, though I didn't finish the franchise's fourth installment because I couldn't get into it. Anyway, I'm going to look into Still Life, Sinking Island, Police Quest and Blue Force. Looks like there's not that many titles along the lines of what I'm looking for. The one that came closer so far was probably Dirty Split, which is freeware. Some parts of Grim Fandango would fit the mold of what I'm looking for. I'm also going to try and get my hands on Jack Orlando; the game's ambience and soundtrack seems to be great. More suggestions are always welcome. Even if the game's plot doesn't revolve around Organized Crime, stories taking place in contemporary urban settings interest me aswell, so if any games like that pop to mind, please suggest them in this thread. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-05-2011, 07:39 PM	#8
Captain Blondebeard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 1,541	I wouldn't mind a game featuring that avenue. Maybe you play a maphia member or something. I'm thinking a sarcastic comedy would suit that quite nicely. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Glad to have my old username back. GhostPirateLechuck no longer.

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