1954 Alcatraz (2014)

Developer: Daedalic Entertainment, Irresponsible Games
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 1,916 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gritty, puzzly point-and-click noir where you navigate betrayal and desperation through the eyes of two characters.

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What players say

Players praise the noir atmosphere and story but are split on the execution. Many call it a solid point-and-click adventure with multiple endings, while others report game-breaking bugs, broken achievements, and a rushed finale. A vocal minority criticizes unavoidable LGBTQ content as forced.

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