Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Haemimont Games
- Publishers: Kalypso Media Digital
Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is a strategy and action game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media. It was released for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux on September 24, 2013. The game is a standalone expansion to Omertà: City of Gangsters, and it introduces new features and content, including a new campaign, new characters, and new weapons.
Gameplay
Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is a turn-based strategy game in which the player takes control of a gang of gangsters in the Prohibition Era. The player must build up their gang by recruiting new members, training them, and equipping them with weapons. The player can then use their gang to take over territory, extort businesses, and smuggle alcohol.
The game features a new campaign that is set in Atlantic City during the 1920s. The player takes control of a new character, Deadeye Hastings, a notorious marksman and thief who has just been released from prison. Hastings must rebuild his gang and take over Atlantic City from the rival gangs.
The game also introduces new weapons and vehicles, including machine guns, armored cars, and airplanes. The player can use these new weapons to give their gang an edge in combat.
Setting
Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition Era. Prohibition was a period in the United States from 1920 to 1933 when the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages was banned. This led to a rise in organized crime, as gangs smuggled and sold alcohol illegally.
Atlantic City was a popular destination for gangsters during Prohibition. The city’s casinos and nightlife made it a lucrative place to operate, and the corrupt police force made it easy for gangs to operate with impunity.
Characters
The player takes control of a new character in Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry, Deadeye Hastings. Hastings is a notorious marksman and thief who has just been released from prison. He is determined to rebuild his gang and take over Atlantic City.
The game also features a number of other characters, including:
- Frank “The Fixer” DeSimone: A corrupt politician who is in league with the gangs.
- Salvatore “Lucky” Luciano: A powerful gangster who controls the Italian Mafia in Atlantic City.
- Arnold Rothstein: A Jewish gangster who is involved in bootlegging and gambling.
- Dutch Schultz: A German-American gangster who is known for his violent temper.
Reception
Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its engaging gameplay, detailed setting, and well-written characters.
- IGN: “Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is a great expansion to an already excellent game. It adds new content, new features, and a new campaign that is sure to please fans of the original game.”
- GameSpot: “Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is a solid strategy game that offers a lot of depth and replayability. It’s a great choice for fans of the genre.”
- PC Gamer: “Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is a must-play for fans of strategy games. It’s a gripping crime simulation that offers a lot of freedom and choice.”
Legacy
Omertà: City of Gangsters – The Arms Industry is a well-regarded strategy game that has been praised for its engaging gameplay, detailed setting, and well-written characters. The game is a worthy expansion to the original Omertà: City of Gangsters, and it is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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