DOUGH: A Crime Strategy RPG

this is the closest to the "gangsters original crime" game ive tried so far.

So 15 hours in, and I keep coming back to this early release game. Yes it is a touch rough around the edges, and so far the developer is being open and honest with users, responding and fixing issues. There is a really simple issue and suggestion reporting system included in the game to support continued development. I am very happy to recommend this.

Too early to release this.

It definitely feels similar enough to Gangsters: Organized Crime to scratch the itch, but it definitely needs some QoL improvements to keep the flow of gameplay from feeling tedious and/or cryptic. For instance, sometimes the UI feels like the gameplay is designed for a touch screen, while other times the UI requires input in such a specific spot, that it can only be done with a mouse. Some menu's can be clicked off of to close them, while others must be closed by the x in the top corner, when they all have x's in their top corner. Employees or "associates" can be somewhat tedious as they can be hired through multiple clicks of the same menu instance, but must be assigned/removed one at a time through multiple instances of entering and exiting the task menu several times. That's just one of the few things that ruins the "flow" of the gameplay for me. But overall, it's got good foundation and just needs further updates for iron out the gameplay and further lessons in the tutorial to teach the rest of the mechanics that it seemingly doesn't cover at all.

As long as the Dev keeps up the great work It's worth it. I ended up getting my copy on sale for 12 bucks and I am happy with the purchase.

fixing my review again. Game is or feels abonded. No updadates since release. . YES, . Works perfect on my SteamDeck. Nice to just pick up turn on and play, turn off and go on with your day, and do it again. I was hesitant to post a review, because it does NOT deserve a negative one, but I need it time to make sure it need it a positive one. Its a tuff game to learn. There are things in this game not very clear on how they work, but more you play it more clear it becomes. I think the dev did a pretty good job with this title. Could it use more, sure, but what game couldnt use more now days. I do wish I could zoom in a bit closer, and see a bit more action when I make my character do things, but honestly if you get into it, thats such a small i wish, the game is fun. Hopefuly when it comes out to full release Dev will continue on his roadmap.