Rough Justice: '84
2023
- puzzle
- simulator
- strategy
- adventure
- indie
- card & board game
- mystery
- single player
The story
Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive in this 80s noir crime bustin', dirty crossing, vengeance-seeking board game inspired strategy game with dice and cards. Advise your team on the best course of action, through strategy, calculated decisions, and a bit of luck.
What it’s like
Neon-soaked 1980s city nights rendered in flat, saturated pinks, teals and sodium oranges, with a synthwave pulse that keeps the tension humming beneath every decision. The board-game presentation is tidy and deliberate: cards and dice sit on a table-like layout, with chunky retro typography and a slightly grainy, print-inspired texture that feels like handling a well-worn box. Pacing is measured and turn-based, with long stretches of planning, rolling and reshuffling punctuated by sudden flashes of consequence. The vibe is cool, wry and a little grimy, a noir sense of the city as a place where everyone is compromised and money is always changing hands. Violence and crime are present as off-screen stakes and dice outcomes rather than graphic imagery, so it stays low on gore and sexual content while carrying a steady undercurrent of vengeance and moral grey. It suits a late evening alone, a focused session with a strategy itch, or a quiet hour when you want something that rewards careful thinking and a bit of luck. It is made for players who enjoy tabletop-style management, dice and card systems, and crime stories told through systems rather than cutscenes.
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