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Switch between jailed Joe and his wife Christine to solve point-and-click puzzles, plan an escape, and search for hidden heist money.
Released 11 Mar 2014
Switch Between Spouses
Plan an Alcatraz Escape
Search for Hidden Cash
1954: Alcatraz – The cash is out there. But who will get it?Joe's doing 40 years on Alcatraz for a heist on an armored truck. The loot is still hidden out there, but only Joe knows where it is. In the streets of San Francisco, Joe's ex-accomplices and his wife are eager to find the stolen money. Who will get their hands on the dough?
Developed by Daedalic Entertainment, Irresponsible Games · Published by Daedalic Entertainment
Set in 1954 San Francisco, the story follows Joe, serving a long sentence on Alcatraz for an armored-car robbery, and his wife Christine, who is free in the city. The stolen money remains hidden, while Joe’s former accomplices are also looking for it.
Play as both Joe and Christine, exploring locations, examining and collecting items, talking with characters, and solving puzzles to move their stories forward. Their separate situations call for different approaches, and some challenges involve sharing information or items between them.
Choices in dialogue and pivotal situations affect the plot and can lead to different outcomes. The story moves between Alcatraz and San Francisco, with locations and characters reflecting the game’s crime-noir setting and Beat-era backdrop.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its 1950s noir atmosphere, music, characters, and story, as well as the contrast between playing Joe in prison and Christine in San Francisco. Some also appreciate the choices and puzzles. Reviews are mixed on puzzle difficulty and pacing, while recurring complaints include broken achievements, bugs that can block progress, and stiff character animation.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
