American Theft 80s

I loved the gameplay and the stealth elements. Moreover, wearing different costumes to trick people was amusing. However, the ropey visuals were not that much fun. There are texture problems, bugs, and some frame rate issues. Additionally, it lacks detail, and that was annoying. Yet, you get used to the problems, and they fall by the wayside. The audio is a little repetitive, and the acting was somewhat wooden. This didn’t matter as American Theft 80s focuses on the corny nature of the 80s era. Therefore, it works well with the theme and the grim characters involved. The controls aren’t perfect, but the use of radial menus and a clear tutorial helps to clear things up. This would probably be better with a mouse and keyboard, as it would be easier to select items and adjust your gear. Despite the problems, I mastered the controls in no time. If you fall for its crime-riddled ways, you can play either the free mode or the story mode. This creates an almost never-ending thief simulation that varies during every playthrough. American Theft 80s is fun despite its issues. If you want a highly polished experience, American Theft 80s won’t be your thing. It is janky and riddled with annoying elements. However, it is fun, sneaky, and a great twist on the developer’s original title. I loved the 80s theme, the filthy characters, and the learning curve. Therefore, I think it’s good, and I recommend grabbing a copy from the Xbox store!

The gameplay that is hidden under the unwelcoming surface is not bad at all. American Theft 80s finally stands up as a thief simulation focused specifically on burglary practices. It doesn't excel, but it definitely offers more than it seems at first and maybe second glance.