Peaky Blinders: Mastermind

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  • Summary: Welcome to Birmingham, during the aftermath of the Great War. Set right before the events of Season One, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind lets you join the Shelby family's criminal gang. Follow the rise of Tommy as he successfully uncovers a sinister plot to put the family out of business, provingWelcome to Birmingham, during the aftermath of the Great War. Set right before the events of Season One, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind lets you join the Shelby family's criminal gang. Follow the rise of Tommy as he successfully uncovers a sinister plot to put the family out of business, proving himself worthy of being the true mastermind of the Peaky Blinders.

    Mastermind refers to Tommy's ability to plan complex scenarios in his head. As the player, you get to exercise this power by taking control of key members of the Shelby family including Tommy, Arthur, Polly and more. Become the Mastermind as you freely reset and rewind each character's path in order to tune all of their actions for perfect coordination.

    Achieve the highest mission rating by strategically utilising characters and stealth to solve increasingly complex puzzles with optimum timing.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 20, 2020
    90
    Clever, rewarding and a lot of fun, I have always wanted to control a family up to the neck in crime and now I can. Peaky Blinders: Mastermind performs well, never overstays its welcome and makes you feel great when things go your way. The levels are well designed, compact, short and very sweet. If you're up for some tactical planning and light puzzle work then this is the game for you.
  2. God is a Geek
    Aug 20, 2020
    85
    Peaky Blinders: Mastermind has some clever mechanics that highlight the meticulous planning Tommy Shelby is capable of, all whilst providing an interesting story and plenty of variety in character actions.
  3. PlaySense
    Sep 7, 2020
    80
    The whole thing's drenched in the moody atmosphere of the TV show, which in and of itself makes sure any fan of the series will feel right at home. The unique spin on tactical gameplay is also very much worth experiencing.
  4. SpazioGames
    Aug 20, 2020
    67
    Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a decent tie-in, a real-time strategy game based on the acclaimed TV series. Nothing more and nothing less.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 21, 2020
    60
    A flawed attempt to adapt the show, that struggles when it comes to storytelling but has the makings of a great heist game.
  6. IGN
    Aug 20, 2020
    60
    For the majority of its runtime, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle game with unique ideas implemented in uninspiring ways. Its story and tone hold the levels together in a solid but unspectacular way that neither let down its source material nor build interestingly on it. Once it all starts coming together in the final two missions and you get to use your entire team together to accomplish complex objectives it becomes a genuine challenge laced with enjoyment and I was left wanting more. I just wish that it hadn’t taken so long to get there.
  7. Push Square
    Aug 20, 2020
    40
    Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a strategy game that requires very little strategy for much of its short running time. While it does eventually present a little more challenge in the closing chapters, the hum-drum narrative and bargain-basement cut-scenes won't provide you with much incentive to persevere through the duller moments which make up most of the game. If you're a massive fan of the show waiting for the next season, then you're probably better off just forming your own gang while talking in a comedy Brummie accent.

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  1. nauGie
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    A surprisingly good little game. Didn't have much of a budget, so there is no spoken text, but the artwork is solid and the soundtrack isA surprisingly good little game. Didn't have much of a budget, so there is no spoken text, but the artwork is solid and the soundtrack is good. The puzzles are clever and it becomes increasingly complex as you progress through the game. Later on, those gold times really are a bit of a challenge, but the always remain doable. I'm glad I supported this studio by buying this game at full price (which was €20, so okayish in my book for roughly 8-10 hours of fun gameplay and an easy platinum trophy.… Expand
  2. eduardocecconi
    Nov 28, 2021
    5
    I was not found of this game when I started to play and it wasn't like expected. Peaky Blinders is just a puzzle game. I thought it was aI was not found of this game when I started to play and it wasn't like expected. Peaky Blinders is just a puzzle game. I thought it was a strategy game, but you're going to be turning keys and solving riddles the whole time. If you like puzzles, I recommend; otherwise, keep distance.… Expand

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