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1954: Alcatraz – The cash is out there. But who will get it?Joe's doing 40 years on Alcatraz for a heist on an armored truck. The loot is still hidden out there, but only Joe knows where it is. In the streets of San Francisco, Joe's ex-accomplices and his wife are eager to find the stolen money. Who will get their hands on the dough?
1954 Alcatraz is a adventure, point & click and indie game
developed by Daedalic Entertainment and Irresponsible Games
and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
Released on March 11th 2014 is available only on Windows
in 6 languages: English, German, French, Russian, Italian and Polish.
It has received 1,726 reviews of which 1,262 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam with a 90% discount, but you can find it for 0.81€ on K4G.
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- OS: Vista/7/8
- Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) oder 2 GHz (Dual Core)
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 200-series/Radeon 300-series/Intel HD 3000-series or better
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
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Let's go to Mexico. In 1954 Alcatraz, you play as Joe, a robber convict in the infamous prison and as Christine, his wife also a robber but roaming around in the city of San Francisco. Both characters are playable for most of the game, each one with a specific big objective. Joe needs to find a way to escape while Christine needs to find the hidden loot of Joe's last robbery. Some puzzles also require passing information between them, as some characters will be present in both worlds. The difficulty is well balanced, there's not a single puzzle that felt unfair or had moon logic, at least for what is expected of this genre. Visually, the backgrounds are a delight. The city featuring typical locales like cafes, clubs and chinese restaurants are varied enough, each hosting an interesting cast of characters. Christine will have to deal with her exboyfriend, her poetry friends, etc. Joe, on the other hand has a rival who wants to fight with him constantly, an old inmate and friend, and a prison guard who will give you tons of tasks to do around. The worst offender in here are the 3d character models, expect medium to low quality characters, moving weirdly through the backgrounds and clipping through objects. Joe in particular might sometimes go through the closed jail door like the T-1000. Some points in the history are very tense, with people murdering the characters you know, and are played in a very serious fashion, but having these robotic, lifeless models tend to make the game a little dumb and dissonant. The voice work is quite good and the hotspot names are quite creative. You will get a fun, not generic description for most interactive objects onscreen. Fortunately, there's also the highlight all interactables key to avoid the dreaded pixel hunting. The main plot and exposition promises a cool story, but unfortunately after a couple of hours of doing minor jobs and tasks, you get to the rushed finale. I was under the impression that the game would have some cool twists, but the climax will be over before you know it. Lastly, the music is acceptable, but they abused of the main song. After listening to it in the club, and the fact that it has lyrics, makes it boring very quickly. Lots of locations will have a variation or remix of this slow jazz tune. Now the worst, the game has notoriously broken achievements. In the way that they either work, or they don't at all. People resort to a number of shenanigans and fiddle configurations until they miracously work. Switching to window mode, running as admin, using compatibilty mode, everything is par for the game. The devs never fixed this and it can be maddening having to replay sections to see if they work. Only get on huge discount.
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First playthrough review time. The art in this game is very detailed and looks nice. The music is very good and makes the world feel more alive, and the character voices sound real. You follow two different people as they deal with things like trust and escaping, which is a big part of the story. I have used the name Alcatraz in a few other multiplayer games before. The gameplay involves talking to characters and looking around to find the way forward. The choices made by both characters can change how the story ends, so there is a reason to see different outcomes. The main characters are written to handle many tough situations on their own. In conclusion, the game is a good choice if you like a story with deep characters. The art and the music are put together well, making everything feel real. Even though some parts are serious, the way the game is built is still good. It is a standalone game that is easy to jump into, even if you have not played this type of game before.
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[Range of Audiences] ☐ Kids ☐ Everyone ☑ Casual players ☐ Pro players ☐ Masochists [Graphic Quality] ☐ Worst ☐ Really bad ☐ Bad ☑ OK ☐ Good ☐ Beautiful ☐ Masterpiece ☐ Worth full price ☑ Wait for sale ☐ Average ☐ Refund it if you can ☐ Do not buy it ☐ It's Free [System Requirements] ☑ Potato ☑ Minimum ☐ Medium ☐ Fast ☐ High end ☐ NASA computer [Difficulty Level] ☐ My grandmother can play it ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn but Hard to master ☐ Hard (first few hours) ☐ Comparable to Dark Souls [Game Length until Finished] ☐ Really short (0 - 2 hours) ☑ Short (2 - 8 hours) ☐ Few hours (8 - 12 hours) ☐ Long (12+ hours) ☐ Endless [Story] ☐ It does not exist ☐ Still better than Twilight ☑ Average ☐ Good ☐ Fantastic [Bugs] ☐ The game itself is one big bugs ☐ Bugs destroying the game ☐ Lot of bugs (wait for Bugfixes) ☐ Few Bugs ☐ You can use them for speedrun ☑ Never heard of and or fixed [Score] 7/10 = Good. There's some drama around 1954's Alcatraz Prison that used to be active cruel prison back then. A simple story about a prisoner who wants to escape and tied back together with his wife.
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A nice little game. Unfortunately, it ends far too quickly and is too short overall. They could have done more with it. I think the German and English voice acting is well done. Nice graphics... Steam achievements can be unlocked if you play the game in English (audio) in compatibility mode for "Windows Vista Service Pack 2"... as administrator and in windowed mode...
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A Unique, Gripping Escape from Alcatraz 1954 Alcatraz is one of those games that completely pulls you in with its setting and story. The whole vibe is straight out of a classic prison break film, with you playing as a convict trying to escape from the infamous Alcatraz prison. The historical setting adds a cool layer of depth, and it really feels like you’re in the 1950s with the gritty, noir-inspired atmosphere. What I loved most about this game was the mix of puzzles and choices. You’ve got to think your way out of tricky situations, and the choices you make matter. Whether you’re playing as the convict or his wife on the outside trying to help him, you’re constantly making decisions that affect the story’s direction. It’s got that classic point-and-click adventure feel, but with a more serious and immersive tone. The art style is really fitting too—simple, but it works well to set the mood. It’s a game that’s easy to get lost in, and the story keeps you hooked until the very end. If you’re into narrative-driven games with a good mix of suspense and strategy, 1954 Alcatraz is definitely worth a try.
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1954 Alcatraz is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.
1954 Alcatraz is currently available at a 90% discount. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.
1954 Alcatraz received 1,262 positive votes out of a total of 1,726 achieving a rating of 7.07.
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1954 Alcatraz was developed by Daedalic Entertainment and Irresponsible Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
1954 Alcatraz is playable and fully supported on Windows.
1954 Alcatraz is not playable on MacOS.
1954 Alcatraz is not playable on Linux.
1954 Alcatraz is a single-player game.
1954 Alcatraz does not currently offer any DLC.
1954 Alcatraz does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
1954 Alcatraz does not support Steam Remote Play.
1954 Alcatraz is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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13
Developer
Daedalic Entertainment,
Irresponsible Games
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Release
11 Mar 2014
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