Commandos-Like Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - ghost pirates stealth strategy from Mimimi Games

[Zombra]

spectre how many hours was your playthrough?

 

[spectre]

spectre how many hours was your playthrough?

Twenty something hours? Probably closer to thirty. I kept it alt-tabbed as a distraction while "working," so it's a bit iffy.
Think I could easily pull an extra ten for some low-hanging achievements.

Mission length is comfortably bite-size, twenty minutes for the shortest one, up to an hour for the longest,
will of course depend on difficulty and familiarity with the genre.
Last mission took me by surprise and for the final push I found myself well into the wee hours.

 

[0wca]

Man, I can't finish this game.

Not that I'm incapable of doing it, it's actually fairly easy, except that the CONSTANT recycling of islands in the last third of the game is fucking ridiculous.

I finally quit because I've basically been doing the same island 4 times now for different missions. It's so lazy and lame.

It's not a bad game otherwise but this kind of lazy design makes playing through it a real slog.

 

[Infinitron]

It's not over!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1545560/view/3862461584731340112

DLC Expansions Coming December 6
We're set to release two DLC expansions for Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew on December 6!

Big news ahead, cursed pirates: On December 6, the cursed crew and world of
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
are set to grow.

Get ready, as we'll be unleashing not one, but two mighty DLC expansions. Each DLC features several hours of fresh content including:

A brand-new character with unique supernatural powers joining your cursed crew

️ An uncharted magical island waiting to be explored

An epic story campaign across six new missions to experience

Good to know: Both DLCs integrate seamlessly into the main game. Notably, the new DLC characters will also be at the your disposal for almost any main game mission.

So brace yourselves, cursed pirates... for this will mark the very final release from us as Mimimi Games!

 

[negator2vc]

It's dead, Jim

 

[Infinitron]

Shadow Tactics crossover!





https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1545560/view/3897365840783637717

Shadow Gambit: New DLCs & Free Update – NOW AVAILABLE!
Our Grand Finale: New DLCs, Free 'Treasure Hunt' Update, Complete Edition, and 20% Weekend Deal Discount Await

But the adventure doesn't end there. Dive into new challenges with the free "Treasure Hunt" update for the main game, seize the new Complete Edition, and bask in a weekend delight with a 20% discount.

So, assemble your cursed crew – and let the grand finale begin!

Shadow Gambit DLCs – OUT NOW!
Set the Red Marley's sails for the two new DLC expansions Shadow Gambit: Yuki's Wish and Shadow Gambit: Zagan's Ritual. They are available NOW on PC and consoles!

Each DLC features several hours of fresh content including a
brand-new character, an uncharted magical island and an epic story campaign across six new missions
to experience.

You can get them both in our Official Shadow Gambit Key Store if you want to support us directly.

Shadow Gambit: Yuki's Wish
First up is
Shadow Gambit: Yuki's Wish
. No, we are casting no illusion spell on you, this is really happening: Yuki and Kuma from
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
make a triumphant return! Cursed by the Lost Caribbean waters, they bring all-new supernatural abilities to the Red Marley's crew.

Embark to the fabled Japanese-themed island "Dragon's Dream", where an ancient dragon awaits, promising to grant wishes to the brave. The question echoes in the Caribbean air – will you solve the dragon's riddles and fulfill Yuki's wish? Join Yuki and Kuma on this extraordinary quest, unraveling a new story across six mesmerizing missions.

Shadow Gambit: Zagan's Ritual
Meanwhile,
Shadow Gambit: Zagan's Ritual
invites your cursed crew on an eerie island with a mysterious Gothic-style castle. Inhabited by the enigmatic scientist "Zagan the Apostate", you are invited to help him to perform a dark ritual. Uncover the secrets of the Inquisition's holy flame through six enthralling missions, wielding Zagan's potent yet unstable powers against your foes. Are you ready to explore the corrupted nature of this closely-guarded Inquisition enigma?

Where to buy?

Both DLCs are now available for 14.99 $/€ in our own Official Shadow Gambit Key Store or here on Sream!

Good to know: Both DLCs integrate seamlessly into the main game. Notably, the new DLC characters will also be at the your disposal for almost any main game mission.

Free Content Update: Treasure Hunts
In addition to the grand DLC adventures, we have another parting gift for all players in the form of the FREE "Treasure Hunts" content update on PC and consoles.

Unleash your inner explorer as the update invites you on unique "Treasure Hunt" quests for legendary pirate treasures and artifacts. This new endgame content is seamlessly integrated into the main game through a patch on December 6.

Set against the backdrop of the Lost Caribbean, the "Treasure Hunts" offer a unique free-roam experience, allowing players to set foot on the islands without the constraints of specific story missions.

All "Treasure Hunts" are a part of this free roam experience in the respective locations and offer skill-testing challenges across 14 distinct "Treasure Hunt" missions. Each of them features different gameplay twists and engaging objectives.

For example, picture yourself following remnants on the enigmatic island of Calamity Reef, pointing you towards hidden treasures or wield a magical pistol to eliminate a set number of guards, unveiling a covered treasure chest. A dedicated codex page tracks your completion progress, adding a layer of accomplishment to your treasure-seeking endeavors.

The "Treasure Hunts" update gives you a new engaging endgame experience, beckoning you to explore more of the mysteries of the Lost Caribbean.

Complete Edition: All-in-One Pirate Booty Package
For those who are still seeking to play the main game or want to upgrade their experience, we have something special: the Complete Edition!

Dive into the Main Game, DLCs, Original Soundtrack, and the Artbook & Strategy Guide, all bundled at a special discounted price – with the new Complete Edition bundle.

The Complete Edition is available now for 69,99 $/€ in our own Official Shadow Gambit Key Store as well as here on Steam.

-20% Discount
Moreover, to celebrate this grand finale, we're applying a 20% discount to the
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
main game, the Original Soundtrack and the Artbook & Strategy Guide over the weekend until December 14.

Head over to our Official Shadow Gambit Key Store – or here on Steam – to seize this limited-time offer and join the Red Marley's cursed crew on their fantastic adventure into the heart of the Lost Caribbean.


Fair winds, brave pirates, and thank you for an unforgettable journey!

Yours,
The Mimimis

 

[negator2vc]

Leave Shadow Tactics alone!
They made 2 good games and now they plan crap all over them as they go down.
This company cannot die soon enough!

 

[DemonKing]

DLCs seem ridiculously overpriced. I'll be waiting for a sale if I bother at all.

 

[JarlFrank]

DLCs seem ridiculously overpriced. I'll be waiting for a sale if I bother at all.

They're gonna close shop anyway so they're trying to do a last round of milking with those prices.

 

[HoboForEternity]

DLCs seem ridiculously overpriced. I'll be waiting for a sale if I bother at all.

They're gonna close shop anyway so they're trying to do a last round of milking with those prices.

Yeah, probably get some pitybux too. But hey at least the employees to get a bonus (outside of their severance, idk how the law works there)

 

[Axel_am]

So, if the studio went out of business and they just released a new DLC for the game - where does the money go?

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

So, if the studio went out of business and they just released a new DLC for the game - where does the money go?

To trustee that handles things during bankruptcy proceedings.
https://www.ten-law.org/knowledge/bankruptcy-in-germany/

 

[Infinitron]

There's no bankruptcy here AFAIK. They're just shutting down the company, like Troika was.

 

[Üstad]

The gameplay is okay but the artstyle and visuals are horrific enough to make me less engaged with the game.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

There's no bankruptcy here AFAIK. They're just shutting down the company, like Troika was.

*shrugs*
Depends on how they will shut it down.
They might keep the company in some sort of letterbox limbo on the side, or they might shut company down in ´legal` sense which would lead to said type trustee handling remaining assets and liabilities.

Not all bankruptcies are debtors practically skinning failed entrepreneurs.

 

[El Presidente]

welp,

Spoiler

It seems once you go black, you never go (financially) back.

A shame, really. I live for more good Commandos-likes, it's such a fun genre.

 

[Child of Malkav]

So anyone played the new DLC? How are the new characters? Abilities?

 

[DemonKing]

So anyone played the new DLC? How are the new characters? Abilities?

 

[Child of Malkav]

 

[Child of Malkav]

Modding tools will be out.

 

[Lemming42]

Fuck yes. That's the best thing they could have done; leave the fans with the ability to keep making Mimimi games. All the ingredients for another great game were present in Shadow Gambit, it just fell down a bit with reused, unfocused maps, which we can fix ourselves with modding tools. Really glad to see that they're making it easy to add new dialogue and cutscenes too - endless new adventures.

I hope they bring the same tools out for Desperados as well because I could happily spend the next five decades just playing and making Desperados 3 fan campaigns.

 

[Child of Malkav]

 

[InD_ImaginE]

That's a nice swan song from them I guess

The genre is severely lacking in new games but if the tool is robust enough i might consider getting this on next Steam Sale if there is enough people making custom content for it

 

[Zombra]

Honestly I don't feel like lack of content is the issue with Mimimi games. Hell, I didn't even get to all the Desperados 3 DLC despite loving that game. There is already a TON to do in each game. Folks complain about the same islands being reused here but the play experience is still different depending on going east > west or west > east.

 

[Üstad]

Do DLC characters get upgrades somehow, like when we finish their respective missions?