Omerta: City of Gangsters is a complicated game with many interesting facets set in a prohibition era Atlantic City. While we loved the setting, the strategy, and what the game tries to do; the sum of the pieces seemed to miss being a cohesive whole. The biggest complaint our reviewer had was related to the game's combat system, they found it a bit frustrating and shallow at times. Luckily it seems developer Haemimont have heard fan feedback and is preparing a major patch for the game.
New maps for multiplayer and sandbox modes Enemy gangs for Sandbox Mode – you’ll now have to fend of gangs that invade your turf and try to steal businesses out from under you Customizable game settings and goals for sandbox games Economy overview panel for current businesses with their efficiency, profit, ect. Visual representation of individual business types on the strategic map via icons Additional difficulty setting and "Iron Man" option (saving progress in strategic mode disabled) Massive overhaul of cover mechanics in turn-based combat Introduction of multiplayer chat and several other minor fixes/changesHopefully the multiplayer map updates will include some new co-op maps. The update should be available in 4-8 weeks.
While you're waiting, you can check out a demo for the game on Xbox 360. The demo showcases two levels from the game and gives you a glimpse into both the city strategy and turn based combat it provides.
Omerta: City of Gangsters is available now on Xbox 360 and PC. It features two player online co-op through a separate set of challenge missions.