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2.2 hrs last two weeks / 27.6 hrs on record (2.0 hrs at review time)
Posted: 2 Apr, 2024 @ 5:29pm

One-Armed Robber: Crime Never Looked So One-Sided (and Hilarious)

This ain't your grandma's heist game. Forget meticulously planned robberies with a crew of colorful criminals. One-Armed Robber throws you into the shoes (well, shoe?) of a determined crook with a distinct disadvantage: they're, well, one-armed.

Imagine Grand Theft Auto meets Monty Python. Expect physics-defying flailing, hilariously frantic shootouts where you wrestle with your own weapon, and lockpicking that involves more head-butting than finesse. It's a recipe for side-splitting chaos, and it somehow works.

Pros:

The one-armed gimmick is pure comedy gold. Trying to crack a safe with one hand? Good luck! Reloading a gun becomes a slapstick routine. You'll be laughing so hard you might cry (or alert the cops).

Surprisingly deep gameplay. Despite the silliness, there's a surprising amount of strategy involved. Plan your approach, choose your tools (including a grappling hook that mostly just flings you into walls), and be prepared to improvise when your one-handed master plan goes hilariously wrong.

Co-op is a riot. Team up with a friend for double the mayhem. Just be prepared to yell a lot (mostly in frustration as you accidentally elbow your teammate in the face).

Cons:

Can be frustrating at times. The one-armed mechanic can be a bit janky, and some levels feel more like exercises in blind flailing than strategic robbery.

Not for everyone. If you prefer your heists to be smooth and calculated, this ain't it. One-Armed Robber is all about the laughs, even if they come at the expense of a perfect heist.

Overall:

One-Armed Robber is a hilarious take on the heist genre. It's not perfect, but it's a guaranteed good time for anyone who doesn't mind their criminal mastermind fantasies being filtered through a lens of glorious absurdity. Just remember, a good one-armed robber is always prepared to laugh at themselves (and their complete lack of dexterity).

Would recommend for: Fans of wacky physics, anyone who needs a good laugh, people who've always wanted to see a one-armed grappling hook in action.

Would not recommend for: Serious heist enthusiasts, people with anger management issues, anyone who gets seasick easily (the physics can be a bit much).
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