The Swindle

 PC
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 8 out of 20

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  1. Thebends991
    Aug 1, 2015
    9
    I don't normally bother reviewing games as I leave it to the 'professionals'. But I feel this game is not being completely fairly treated by the press - but read the VG247 review for an (IMO) accurate review.

    It's a great little game for the price and far better than some of the review scores it's getting. Yes, it can be infuriating at times but it's designed that way so I don't see    I don't normally bother reviewing games as I leave it to the 'professionals'. But I feel this game is not being completely fairly treated by the press - but read the VG247 review for an (IMO) accurate review.

    It's a great little game for the price and far better than some of the review scores it's getting. Yes, it can be infuriating at times but it's designed that way so I don't see that as a bad point. Great graphics and sound and moreish gameplay.

    I thought my 16 yr old nephew would think it was rubbish as he's been brought up with 3D and doesn't want to play much else other than FIFA, F1 (sorry mate) - but he loved it and we had a great afternoon playing it, laughing at each others pathetic attempts and greedy misfortunes.

    Glad to see steam users rating is mostly positive!! The majority are correct!! BUT it might not be for everyone.

    UPDATE
    Played 9 hours now. In that time I've really started to see how the game works and how I could beat it. You become more skilled so even when you have to begin again with no upgrades you know the early levels will be a doddle because you have improved and you make better decisions based on past knowledge. Don't want to give away any more. 100 days hah ha ha!!!!

    Forgot to say - try not to lose over 10 grand when trying to get back to the airship. I only needed one more second.. the amount of £notes looked great floating down, but I nearly killed my cat!! (sorry Izzy)    … Expand

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    75
    With every upgrade I felt more and more like the king of the underworld. [10/2015, p.68]
  2. Power Unlimited
    Oct 7, 2015
    60
    We tried really hard to enjoy The Swindle but it just wouldn’t click. The game seems off-balance and the lack of abilities in the early stages make it a cumbersome experience. [Sept. 2015, p. 069]
  3. games(TM)
    Oct 3, 2015
    70
    At times, it can be too clunky and a little finicky, but while The Swindle is undoubtedly a great idea, games of this ilk can’t suffer missteps like infuriating controls – and sadly that does hold this game back.
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