Underplayed Gems

Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition (2017)

Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition cover
Developer
Spellbound
Publisher
Microids
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 174 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tactical, isometric strategy game where you command either cops or mobsters in a tense turf war over prohibition-era Chicago.

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What players say

Players call it a charming but deeply bugged port. The team-swapping mechanic is broken, the game crashes frequently, and a late-game script can block completion. Those who stick with it praise the Commandos-style gameplay and dual mafia/police campaigns.

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