Fallen Aces

Lot of gooning. this game is all about calling up you goon busting abilitys to bust some goons up. This game is the game about gooning

its fun and the map editor is cool but the game is clearly still in development and lacks content

Legitimately the most charming and funny Immersive Sim ever ❤️ Full review on full release... but in the meantime the wonderful and hard working devs have already released new content and a complete and comprehensive level editor! BUY IT YA BIG PALOOKA

Pretty fun game, but only has about 3 hours of content currently

Very enjoyable "beat em up" style game with a great aesthetic and easy to learn game play. So far the story seems interesting so far and I'm looking forward to see where it goes (only 3hrs playtime). The game is broken up into 4 levels (Chapter 1 only so far), but it looks like chapters 2,3,4 are in development, which allows lots of free roaming and many secrets to be found. Score - 8.5 / 10

Obligatory joke about gooning. In all seriousness, Fallen Aces is an amazing time. I literally sat down and played through it for 8 hours straight, enjoying the art and the atmosphere, poking around for secrets in every little nook and cranny, and bashing heads. There's just so many ways to go about approaching combat (or sneaking around it entirely), plenty of cool set pieces, fun interactions with items and weapons... it's just a fun game. Only part of it is out so far but that first chapter felt like a complete and polished game in its own right. There's so much to see and do. Some people consider video games to be an art form; it's games like these that make me see what they mean. I absolutely cannot wait to see what else the devs have in store.

Fallen Aces is just straight-up cool. The combat feels super punchy and fun, like you're in an old-school comic book brawl. You can sneak around or go full chaos, and both feel awesome. The hand-drawn art style looks amazing and gives everything a gritty, pulpy vibe. Every level is packed with cool stuff to mess with—bottles, bats, secret paths, you name it. The voice acting is cheesy in the best way and fits the tone perfectly. It’s like a mix of classic gangster movies and Saturday morning cartoons. If you like games that let you be creative while punching bad guys in the face, this one’s a blast.

Literally my only complaint about this game is that the levels are sometimes confusing, but don't tell you where to go. Everything else is basically perfect.

Love new blood, love the mafia vibe, love the comics aesthetic, the watchmen like team of heroes is just part of the story, but i would love to see and know more of them, the voice acting is pretty good, the first episode was awesome, can't wait for the next episodes and see more of everything that made the first one so good. Also is this game pro-gooning or anti-gooning? ba dum tss

Wow! This game has a lot going for it when it comes to gameplay and feel. New Blood does it again

New Blood interactive consistently shows why they're at the forefront of the Indie shooters This game is LACED with Crime Noir sleaze and tropes with enough hair grease to make you feel like you're right there in the crime-solving action. Remarkably tight combat that has all the glory of Comic Book action. There is no way definitive way to tackle a stage, you will find multiple entrances and routes to take down the goons and mooks you run into. Amazing game, you gotta play it.

Very fun game, still is in early access, but there's more than enough content. Everytime I come back to even just the first area I discover new things. Love the artstyle and atmosphere/ Can't wait for episodes 2/3.

Very fun and fluid gameplay with a great art style and rich story so far 10/10 would goon again

Its an amazing game with a rich story and atmosphere. It has great mods and great exploration if you look far enough and I wouldnt change a thing about the game if i could.

This is a great little noire imsim type game, but personally I'd recommend waiting for the other episodes to release to buy - currently the first episode which is composed of 5 chapters is playable, and unless you really like secret-seeking I don't think they're very replayable. Some of the maps are quite large, but so far it's felt like there's little incentive to explore too far off the beaten path. If there was one change I think would make exploring and being more thoughtful important, I think the combat needs to be less easy. I had almost no issue simply walking through the levels beating up every goon i came accross, often taking them on in 1v3's and 1v5's or more with nothing more than a lead pipe or a glass bottle. It's clearly intended that stealth is a viable method of playing, but outside of one level that asks you to not kill anyone, I found little reason to make it my primary approach. There seems to be no incentive to avoid killing enemies, and in fact it's simply better as unconscious enemies can be woken up by other enemies. There's also no particular moral incentive - all the goons are comically evil gangsters who seem to kick puppies for fun. Enemies being more reactive to loud combat and perhaps some more robust alert or alarm systems (perhaps reinforcements?) could make it a less one-size-fits-all solution. The addition of third parties like police officers or perhaps innocent citizens reacting agressively to your actions could give more reason to employ non-lethal solutions as well.

End gooning by destroying goons in any creative way you can think of 10/10 lots of hope for chapter 2

This was a very entertaining game! I loved the story and the gameplay!

If I had a nickel for every time I've heard Gianni Matragrano voice over someone shitting, I'd have two nickels Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice, right? Oh yeah and the game is cool too.

20 minutes in, already i can tell its a good game, i havent played a game with this kind of interesting environment depth, interaction and exploration in 20 years.

Gameplay is great, art is great, audio is great. Hopefully it gets finished, otherwise it's worth it on sale.

A cute little retro imsim with callbacks to classics like doom and other gems. Play stealthily or go in guns blazing. Just keep your eye out for those secrets, some of those things are especially hard to find. The game rewards experimentation so see what all you can get away with. As of right now, only the first "Episode" is out consisting of 5 chapters but considers A. What we already have is well worth the money and B. Quite a bit more is still planned It is an absolute steal at that price point!

I spent 4 hours mostly on the first level alone just looking around the map finding secrets learning the combat etc, this is already looking like one of my favourite games ever, the devs have done an amazing job on everything from map design to combat and the voice actors and artists are fantastic.

Very Big Fan of this game. I think this Game truly deserves the title of immersive sim. Awesome Art style and there's so many little secrets everywhere, it gave me a child like feel of discovery and I love it. Of course the Game isn't finished yet and I haven't put as many hours into it, but the hours that I did put into it were PHENOMENAL. Cheers to the devs, Can't wait for Episode 2 :3

Most fun I've had with a game in years.. Replay value is excellent.. looking forward to future content..

Friggen awesome! I love the doom games, and the Mafia game franchise, so this was literally my holy grail lol

i love this game and it would be really cool and fitting for its game play for it to go vr/vr support

I really think this is a fantastic example of what style and substance can do to make the tools being used to create irrelevant. An immersive sim about fighting gangsters as a Private Investigator a-la Naked City or Sam Spade wrapped in Americana and a Watchmen style post-hero clean up the town plot full of references to local production economics. Please make more of this.

Fallen Aces is a gem, even in its current state. The game reminds me a lot of Dishonored, both with the fantastic gameplay and the splendid level design which gives you so many paths and options for any particular encounter. Although the pace might be a little slow compared to New Blood's other shooters, every moment is exhilarating and tense, and the inventory management adds another layer of complexity. If you're a fan of immersive sims at all, this game is absolutely one to give a shot.

This game is amazing, do yourself a favor and play it. That's all I got to say, it's good. Needs more content, but if you're willing to wait patiently, episode 2 is right around the corner.

Made one guy to keep throwing shit to one of his mates. The other guy didnt take it too kindly and started beating the shit out of the first guy, which made him start beating the shit out of the other guy. To summarize: is funny game

You haven’t seen a game quite like this before. This game has everything a man could want, fun combat, kicking down doors, and throwing anything you can get your grubby hands on. Very fun game and engaging story and amazing style and visuals making it feel kinda like doom

IMPORTANT NOTES: Despite looking like a Doom clone on the surface, this game is arguably an immersive sim. Very important. PROS + Accommodates a variety of playstyles. With the exception of one level (to my knowledge), combat doesn't seem to be mandatory. Unarmed and blunt attacks also do not kill enemies. Whether you want to be Garrett, Batman, or literally any Sin City protagonist is up to you. + Aesthetic is very well-defined and the worldbuilding is very interesting. Excellent environmental storytelling. + Combat is frenetic without feeling overwhelming. Going up a group of goons FEELS like a lot--but it's not as brutal of an experience as a lot of other games tend to treat it. + Interesting story. I feel this is worth emphasizing. In games, especially action-oriented ones, the story is typically a conga line of cliches meant to enable gameplay. It's certainly understandable, but I would like to applaud this one for actually laying the groundwork for an interesting narrative. I hope the devs roll with the momentum they've created. + Weapons are great. Everything that you can pick up (distinct from the term "anything that isn't nailed down" because you can actually pick up a few things that are probably nailed down) has a niche. Guns FEEL powerful and dangerous. CONS - NPCs can get a little stupid. They don't know how to handle long-range attacks, hearing distance seems to be arbitrary. Not a problem if you aren't hoping for Condemned: Criminal Origins-level intelligence. - Basic goons have a strangling attack that deals damage over time and is difficult to counter. Fortunately they go down just as easily as they can grab you. - The final level of Ep. 1 ups the difficulty by a fair margin. Not a problem if you've been enjoying it like I have, but be sure to play a lot more carefully. At the time of writing, this game costs below $20. At least twice as much content is slated to be released in the future, and there's a steam workshop meaning that content will probably never stop so long as this game develops a modding base. Due to the fact that it's an immersive sim, this is a must-have for fans of stealth, brawlers, FPS, noirs, 90s comic books, or Gianni.

Honest to god top 10 game. Just finished the finale, and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love this game because it doesn't have to look realistic to be realistic. If you attempt to attack head on, especially on the harder difficulties and later game, you will get gunned down, which makes this game stand out because you have to think about your approach. between the beautiful artstyle, the design choices, and the harsh reality around every corner, this game is full of character, and its designs are wonderful. 10/10. Play now.

I recommend Fallen Aces if you like atmospheric action games and enjoy the vibe and setting the game presents. If you’re not a huge fan of first person games, I don’t think that there’s much here that is going to change that, but if you have any interest in FPS games and Immersive sims, you’ll find Fallen Aces is a must add to your library.

In a world where the true immersive sim was basically drug out back and shot in the head, this game shines as proof that the genre isn't completely dead yet. Please buy this game so they make more like it and I can play them, thanks.

This game is absolute gold, it feels like a combo of kingpin and thief in a dick tracy /the spirit/sin city comic book setting with a heavy emphasis on beat'em up dirty fighting . Highly recommend .

The Aesthetic of this game is amazing and its also has a lot of replay value with all of the missions having tons of secrets and variations in how you could go through them. Very fun gooner shooter!

I genuinely can't think of a single bad thing about this game. Story, style, shooting, smootching, stealthing, stabbing. Buy this game ya wiseguy.

A stylish immersive sim that offers a unique fusion of beat 'em up and sneak 'em up mechanics paired with multi-layered sandbox level design reminiscent of games like Dishonored/Hitman. Like many immersive sims, this game's levels are constantly (but quietly) asking you to deviate from your plan and embrace a little chaos. Don't have a key for a door? Kick it down. Oops, that was loud. Now an army of goons is chasing you. Run into a room, turn the lights off and litter the floor with banana peels. Giggle to yourself as they slip and fall in the dark. One of the goons will remark that they "must be having another stroke". It's probably impossible to witness this and not have a good time. I was constantly surprising myself with various silly/improvisational strategies that I came up with on the spot that somehow worked, often times to hilarious effect. They do a great job of never funneling you too hard into one specific style of play, so levels really feel like vast possibility spaces. If you like wacky sandboxes filled with the potential for emergent gameplay, chances are you will fall in love with Fallen Aces. Very excited to see what else they add to this game.

In a radical update to the immersive sim genre, Fallen Aces uses [spoiler]415[/spoiler] as its first code instead of 451.

Oh my goodness, this game is AMAZEBALLZ! Finally a product release that was everything they promised. Its buttery smooth, fantastic combat, excellent setting, and all over a total win. It was like, what, 11 bucks? TAKE MY MONEY! Thank you devs for this passion project. Its worth every penny.

The best thing about Fallen Aces is the really fun melee fighting and the big, open levels where you can do missions in your own way. The newest big update made the game even better. They made all the cars look amazing with new designs, added new moves for the Tommy Gun enemy, and fixed many things to make the game smoother. Also, there is a new level editor and Steam Workshop support, so players can make and share their own levels! 10/10

gooners are the worst thing in life but fallen aces taught me to beat the shit outta them gotta respect the grind

as someone who's been dabbling with immersive sims for some time now, playing deathloop in full only after mildly playing dishonored and deus ex human revolution, this game completely sold me by the third level. shit, i was sold when i saw a gif of someone solving a puzzle by throwing a stapler at a button with reeeeeeally precise angling. cant wait for the next two acts to release

As a general rule I mostly avoid FPS but the Crime Noir morally compromised, hard boiled, protagonists always draws me into the over exaggerated bleakness of these worlds. It's a world full of played out one liners and over the top bad guys but this one has a beautiful comic book aesthetic and the combat fits perfectly into the action. 3 hours in and I can see i am going to enjoy getting to the bottom of this case, even if the protagonist's favorite pastime is getting to the bottom of his next bottle.

It's a little Deus Ex. A little Dark Forces. A little Max Paine.

best fps i played this year so far love it sm had to leave a review after even a little time playing art style is amazing

a game that worth my dough, buy this game, no question ask.

Fantastic and it does FEEL like an immersive sim.

this games name is what i call my asexual friends when i kick them down the stairs