A brutal, hand-drawn throwback to classic noir shooters, Fallen Aces delivers fists, firepower, and freedom—earning its place as this week’s standout pick.
Sometimes a game doesn’t just hit—it socks you in the jaw, drags you through the alley, and leaves you grinning. Fallen Aces is that game. A slick blend of hand-drawn visuals, immersive sim mechanics, and gritty comic-book storytelling, this is a first-person noir beatdown that lives up to the hype. And it’s our pick for Game of the Week 13—even if it dropped in 2024.
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A gritty crime noir saga
Fallen Aces is set across three episodes and dozens of levels, with fully voiced, hand-drawn comic cutscenes that carry serious narrative weight. This isn’t your average retro FPS; it’s a game with purpose, style, and a surprising amount of heart beneath its brass knuckles.
Steam Release: June 15, 2024
Recent Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (104)
All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (5,661)
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The world is your weapon
Fists, knives, pipes, bats, frying pans, pistols, Tommy guns—you name it, it’s in your hands. Combat is visceral and creative. You can toss a trash can into a thug’s face or sneak up with a silent knockout. And if subtlety isn’t your style? Kick the door down and go loud.
Non-linear level design
Each level gives you options. Stealth or chaos? Explore every back alley or follow the main path? Fallen Aces doesn’t just encourage replayability—it thrives on it. It’s a sandbox of criminal opportunity, drawn with deliberate design and packed with hidden surprises.
Hand-drawn and dripping with style
The entire game is built with 100% original hand-drawn art and animation. From rain-slick streets to smoke-filled bars, it oozes noir atmosphere. This is pulp visual storytelling at its best, modernized without losing its retro soul.
Fuggedaboutit!
“You ain’t from around here, are ya?” The dialogue in Fallen Aces is period-perfect. With hundreds of lines of voiced gangster banter, this world feels alive. Every crook, cabbie, and cigar-chomping crime boss sounds like they stepped off the page of a 1930s dime novel.
Verdict: A Steal on Steam
Even at full price, Fallen Aces is worth the ticket. But with regular sales dipping under $10, it’s an outright steal. Episode 1 is already packed with content, and the devs are hard at work on Episodes 2 and 3. If you like your shooters with brains, fists, and style—don’t sleep on this one.
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