Really fun adventure type game. Doesn't support steam cloud though which means you gotta either pick deck or PC or manually transfer saves.
The Big Con
- Release Date:
- Aug 31, 2021
- Metacritic:
- 77
- Developer:
- Mighty Yell
- Publisher:
- Skybound Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
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About the Game
Hustle and grift your way across America in the ‘90s as a teenage con artist on a crime-filled road trip adventure.Play as Ali, a curious and sarcastic high schooler who ditches band camp to go on a cross-country road trip. But this isn’t a joyride! Ali is on an all-important mission to save her family video store from the nasty loan sharks trying to shut their shop down.
Swindle strangers, pickpocket people, and con commoners across a wacky America of the ‘90s. And – it should go without saying – lie to your mom about all of it. Choose who deserves to be conned and who might need a helping hand. The world is your oyster (and hey, pearls are worth a lot!).
One Con Doesn’t Fool All
Con people your way! Wear disguises, sneak around, eavesdrop on conversations, and learn how to approach each mark. Maybe you think you can make enough cheddar just by pickpocketing. Or seek out more complex grifts that involve breaking and entering, smooth talking, and more. It’s up to you to outsmart everyone and lockpick everything that stands between you and saving your mom's video store.A Coming-of-Age Comedy
If there’s one surefire way to discover yourself, it’s by setting out on an adventure. Luckily for you, you’ve got the aid of an expert grifter to coach you in the elusive art of charm. But a life of crime is no laughing matter! Not unless you turn on the laugh track and make it a criminally funny sitcom. Get ready to talk your way into deals, hearts, and trouble. And don’t forget to call home every once in a while to check in with your mom. Sure, you might argue with her sometimes (most of the time?), but you’re a teenager - that’s kind of your job!The Weird and Wack 1990s the Way You Remember Them
Whether you were a ‘90s kid or not, this game is brimming with nostalgia. It offers you the perfect opportunity to relive your own awkward high school years, or if you sadly missed out on the ‘90s, finally experience all of the classic teen movies that feel so old and outdated. Plaid, payphones, VHS tapes, and malls – THE BIG CON has got all of the outrageous fads you remember (and some you want to forget) from the 1990s.But most importantly – you can ride the Hormipillar as much as you want!
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User Reviews
The Big Con has really good writing and humor, but is slowed down by repetitive and boring gameplay. The jokes are some of the best I've seen in a while with a few really good jokes that are built on over the course of the game for fantastic punchlines that come out of the blue [spoiler](the wish joke in the conclusion with Ricky hit me like a brick and I had to get up I was laughing so hard)[/spoiler]. There's a lot of really good character mini-stories happening in parallel to the main plot that I enjoyed following throughout my playthrough. The exploring was fine, and there were a few good environmental interactions, but there was nothing to the same level as the interactions with people. The art was generally pretty good and fit the style well when nobody was moving, but the animations were not very polished. The gameplay outside of the aforementioned mini-stories was less interesting. The puzzles generally consisted of person A saying I want something very specific, then talking ...
just a great fun game
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-4350 or Intel Pentium G4500
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7770 or dedicated equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
FAQ
How much does The Big Con cost?
The Big Con costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for The Big Con?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: AMD FX-4350 or Intel Pentium G4500 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7770 or dedicated equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 480 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space
What platforms is The Big Con available on?
The Big Con is available on Windows PC.
Is The Big Con worth buying?
The Big Con has 91% positive reviews from 11 players. Metacritic score: 77/100.
When was The Big Con released?
The Big Con was released on Aug 31, 2021.
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