Thick as Thieves Offers Fun Heist Despite Incomplete State
Warren Spector's co-op heist game Thick as Thieves delivers an addictive stealth experience with randomized objectives, though it launches with limited content and missing features.
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Warren Spector studio's cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time
Thick as Thieves, a co-op heist adventure from OtherSide Entertainment, offers a surprisingly fun experience despite its incomplete launch state and removed PvP elements. Developed by industry veterans Warren Spector and Paul Neurath, the game features two maps with randomized objectives and a tense eight-minute countdown for extraction, providing a compelling stealth experience.
Thick as Thieves Review – A Return to the Metal Ages
Thick as Thieves is a short but ambitious first-person stealth game that draws inspiration from classics like the Thief series. It features a gameplay loop similar to extraction shooters, where players must infiltrate levels, loot items, and complete objectives without being detected, as combat is not a viable option. Despite its limited scope and some missing basic features, the game's addictive stealth mechanics, intricate level design, and low price point make it a recommendable experience, especially for fans of the genre.
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Warren Spector's Thick As Thieves encapsulates the joys of the heist, but I'm not convinced it'll steal my attention long-term
Thick As Thieves, developed by OtherSide Entertainment and led by Warren Spector, offers a compelling heist experience with a unique blend of magic and early 1900s technology in Kilcairn. While the stealth mechanics and gadgetry are well-implemented, the article suggests the game may not hold long-term attention due to a somewhat simplistic AI and a story that overstays its welcome, despite its low $5 price point.
Thick as Thieves Review – The work of a cat burglar
Thick as Thieves is a stealth adventure game that fails to live up to the legacy of its genre pioneers. Despite an interesting setting in 1910s Scotland, the game suffers from a lack of content, repetitive mission design, poor AI, and clunky controls, making it an underwhelming experience.
Thick as Thieves Review
Thick as Thieves is a co-op heist game that offers a straightforward but enjoyable stealth experience. While it may not have extensive content, its core gameplay loop is well-executed and satisfying for players looking for a focused cooperative adventure.