The Masterplan
Released Jun 2015
Tactical squad-based heist game set in 1970s. The 2D top-down view gives you a great overview of what's happening at any given moment, allowing you to be a real criminal mastermind. Can you pull off the greatest heist in the history of mankind?
62% positive · 524 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
The Masterplan launched out of Early Access on June 4, 2015 as a complete 1.0 release, featuring 20 heists, a full story, and polished gameplay. Following launch, Shark Punch shipped two post-launch updates: the Anniversary Update (v1.1, September 15, 2015) adding Steam Workshop support and 8 challenge maps, and a smaller patch (v1.2, October 13, 2015) with bug fixes and minor improvements. These appear to be the final updates to the game. On December 22, 2015, Shark Punch posted a holiday message stating that most of their future focus would shift to their Playfield platform — signaling a wind-down of active development on The Masterplan. There have been no developer communications, updates, or announced content since that December 2015 post. The single released DLC is the game's soundtrack, which shipped on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists on the store. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained product and has received no content updates since October 2015.
Evidence
Shark Punch holiday post states that most future focus will shift to their Playfield platform, directing community there for latest information. This is the last recorded developer communication.
Version 1.1 Anniversary Update shipped, adding Steam Workshop support and 8 new challenge maps — the last major content addition to the game.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Shark Punch
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Masterplan is an award-winning tactical squad-based heist game set in 1970s. The 2D top-down view gives you a great overview of what's happening at any given moment, allowing you to be a real criminal mastermind. Features hand-drawn 2D graphics and fun group control, granting you total control - at least until someone calls the cops and everything goes haywire.
During the game you'll need to heist your way through 20 unique hand-crafted heists in a persisting career mode, manage your crew from heist to heist by hiring the right goons and by making sure they are properly equipped. A test of a true mastermind will be to execute the plan to perfection, keep the goons alive, and walk away with the maximum loot from each heist.
Depending on your preference, you can hit your targets loud, or in stealth, or a mix of both. Keep the civilians under control, knock them out, or leave no witnesses. It's all up to you, just make sure you won't be there when the cops arrive - or be ready for a brutal firefight.
If you are hungry for more content on top of the campaign, you can test your mettle in the 8 challenge maps, built by the development team, available through Steam Workshop. And with Steam Workshop support, players can also create their own heists!
During the game you'll need to heist your way through 20 unique hand-crafted heists in a persisting career mode, manage your crew from heist to heist by hiring the right goons and by making sure they are properly equipped. A test of a true mastermind will be to execute the plan to perfection, keep the goons alive, and walk away with the maximum loot from each heist.
Depending on your preference, you can hit your targets loud, or in stealth, or a mix of both. Keep the civilians under control, knock them out, or leave no witnesses. It's all up to you, just make sure you won't be there when the cops arrive - or be ready for a brutal firefight.
If you are hungry for more content on top of the campaign, you can test your mettle in the 8 challenge maps, built by the development team, available through Steam Workshop. And with Steam Workshop support, players can also create their own heists!
Key Features
- Heist your target silently or go guns blazing - your choice (and your consequences)
- Switch the game into Slow-Motion on demand, to give you time to plan and to give your orders
- Control civilians and guards at gunpoint with the unique threaten system
- Employ a variety of weaponry and gear, from pistols and bombs to shotguns and tranquilizer guns
- Carry and hide bodies to avoid detection
- Use disguises to infiltrate forbidden areas
- Disable electrical systems
- Manage your crew
- Unlock and rob 20 unique heist locations, each allowing you to choose your own approach and play in a sandbox environment
- Discover, plan, and execute the greatest heist in the history of mankind!
- Access and create more heists and content via Steam Workshop
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