ActionFit check
Is 171 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want an open-world city setting inspired by Brazilian environments
- Players interested in choosing between legal jobs and criminal activities
- Players who enjoy customizing vehicles, weapons, and character appearance
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a finished release, since this is an alpha early-access game with content still under development
- Players who prefer stable mechanics, as the vendor notes that current systems may be buggy or temporarily disabled
- Players looking for a focused climbing or action-puzzle experience
Our take on 171
Its defining structure is a city sandbox where players choose between legitimate work and criminal activity, with those choices shaping how they earn money and acquire vehicles or property.
What is 171?
171 is an open-world action-adventure game set in a city inspired by Brazilian environments.
Players can explore different neighborhoods and choose how to earn money, including delivery work, driving passengers, and jobs such as bus driving or paramedic work. Criminal activities include drug deliveries, debt collection, vehicle theft, and taking control of operations. The game also includes vehicle and firearm customization, character appearance options, property purchases, and systems for hunger and body weight. It is an alpha early-access release, and the vendor says current content may contain bugs or unstable mechanics that can be changed or temporarily disabled as development continues.
How 171 plays
- 01Work or crime
- Money-making activities range from deliveries and public-service roles to theft and criminal operations.
- 02Vehicle customization
- Cars can receive sound systems and modified wheels, while motorcycles can be changed with new colors, mirrors, or luggage racks.
- 03Character appearance
- Clothing, hair, beards, tattoos, and physique can be changed through locations around the city.
- 04Weapon modifications
- Firearms can be fitted with items such as extended magazines, lasers, and suppressors.
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171: platforms & release
Is 171 worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want an open-world city setting inspired by Brazilian environments. Skip it if: players seeking a finished release, since this is an alpha early-access game with content still under development.
Where can I download 171?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens 171's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is 171 on?
Windows only.
