This next survival game could be considered a controversial entry, depending on which way you look at it. It is designed to glamourise, trivialise, or educate? You can be the judge for yourself as Hobo: Tough Life releases today on Xbox.
After a successful release on Steam, Hobo: Tough Life makes its way on Xbox consoles. You are a homeless resident of the fictional town of Praslav, somewhere in Central Europe. As the winter sets in, you must prepare yourself for the harsh cold by any means necessary. Rob, steal, take by force, you need to do whatever to survive.
You aren’t the only person roaming the streets with nowhere to go though. Hobo: Tough Life has a wide range of NPCs to interact with. Some may offer equipment or quests for you to complete. Praslav also has factions; make sure you join the right one. You ultimate goal should be the throne of the Homeless King; a literal chair but also social stature that has been vacant for over a decade. Now is your time to make your play.
Hobo: Tough Life is also fully playable in online co-op for up to four players.
On the Xbox Store now, Hobo: Tough Life will cost you £19.99. Will this controversial sounding game be worth the price? You’ll have to stay tuned for our review coming very soon.
Game description
Welcome to Praslav, a cold Central European city that grows even colder with the coming winter. Praslav is recovering from the political turmoil that followed the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Communist regime, which held the country in its iron grip for decades. While most people eagerly awaited the coming of democracy and capitalism, some were unable to adapt to the new socio-economic climate. Soon they found themselves on the streets with nowhere to go. You are one of those people. How far are you willing to go to survive? Steal, burgle, and consort with criminals of all sorts. If necessary, take what you need by force. However, you are not an action hero. Consider your actions carefully, for the consequences are often severe, and benefits rarely outweigh the risks. Most importantly, keep your wits about you. Even if you are not willing to hurt people for personal gain, others are. Spend the last few days of autumn wisely – gather supplies, equipment, and materials to help you survive the most difficult of seasons. Weather is unpredictable, but there is one certainty – every day is colder than the last. With a lot of preparation and a bit of luck, you might even see the spring again. Unlike other survival games, Hobo: Tough Life leans heavily on its story content. Experience dozens of storylines inspired by real-life events and people. Solve quests, meet unique NPCs, gain their trust, make allies and enemies, join various factions, and find your place in the streets of Praslav. Maybe there is no warm apartment waiting for you at the end of the day, but you do not have to keep sleeping on park benches either. Find a suitable place and get to work. Construct walls and roofs to shield you from the elements. Gather discarded furniture and curios to furnish your hideout and make it truly your own. Is surviving on your own too difficult? Get the gang together. The game supports online co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players. Play alone, together with your friends, or even with total strangers. Team up, collect resources, build a shanty town, survive the winter. For over a decade, no one has been able to bring the many factions of the homeless together. The throne of the Homeless King has been sitting empty for far too long. Who will earn enough respect and prove themselves worthy of uniting the homeless? Will you rise to the occasion?
