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Is Lockes The Thief worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Solo players who want a stealth action adventure
- Action-adventure fans interested in fighting enemies and avoiding traps
- Players who enjoy exploring forests, fortresses, and temples
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad or deeply systemic stealth experience may find the described mechanics limited to sneaking, quick attacks, traps, and bosses.
- Players looking for a slow-paced adventure may not suit a game centered on fighting, dodging, and outsmarting bosses.
- Players seeking multiplayer play should look elsewhere.
Our take on Lockes The Thief
The store copy gives prominent space to the tribal conflict and its dramatic stakes. Its description of play is more concrete and compact: sneaking, quick attacks, trap evasion, boss encounters, traversal, and cash-funded gear upgrades.
What is Lockes The Thief?
Play as Lockes, a member of the Sneaks tribe, after a mysterious message reveals that former allies plan to work with the Soldiers and steal the magical energy source known as the unRealistic.
Lockes follows the Sneak Code and sets out to defeat the defectors and stop their plan. The adventure takes him through grassy lands, forests, fortresses, and temples. Gameplay combines sneaking with quick attacks against enemies, while traps and bosses call for dodging and quick thinking. Cash can be collected or stolen to upgrade Lockes's gear. A sage companion, the Muse, guides him along the way.
How Lockes The Thief plays
- 01Stealth and combat
- Lockes can sneak past threats or use quick attacks against enemies.
- 02Traps and bosses
- Progress involves dodging traps and outsmarting bosses.
- 03Gear upgrades
- Collected or stolen cash can be used to improve Lockes's gear.
- 04Sage companion
- The Muse accompanies Lockes and provides guidance.
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Lockes The Thief: platforms & release
Is Lockes The Thief worth it?
It is worth it if: solo players who want a stealth action adventure. Skip it if: players seeking a broad or deeply systemic stealth experience may find the described mechanics limited to sneaking, quick attacks, traps, and bosses.
Where can I download Lockes The Thief?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Lockes The Thief's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Lockes The Thief on?
Windows only.
