Gameplay

Following Gian · Carlo · Bourbon · Del · Monte

### Compatible models

Windows 2000 Pro / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 / PlayStation Vita / Nintendo Switch

### Genre

Mature, Violence, Crime, Mafia, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Tragedy, Action

### auto function

Available

The story is set in 1932, United States, during the prohibition era. And, precisely, in one of the United States cities, Daivan, where a mafia organization called CR:5 (an abbreviation for Capo Regime: Cinque which means the five Executives) used to live and have full control of the town. However, up to four of them had been arrested and held in prison all at the same time. Accusations varied from smuggling, money-laundering, prostitution and manslaughter.

The protagonist, a member of the CR:5, was imprisoned for an unknown reason, as well. However, due to his laid-back nature, he did not pay particular attention to the arrest of the Capos. Preferring to live leisurely.

One day, a letter consisting of important commands from the CR:5's Boss was delivered to Gian. Having all received other letters from the Boss with similar content, the Capos decided to meet on the rooftop of Madison Penitentiary.

* The command was as follow *"Take the four capos out of prison and return safely to Daivan. On the dawn of the successful jailbreak, I shall cede my position, as a Boss, to you"*
* In addition to that, Gian would get to be promoted to a Capo, resulting in all of the five capos being gathered in prison.

## World-building

Lucky Dog 1 focuses on the Italian-American Mafia. It deeply explores different issues and importances concerning The Cosa Nostra on many levels such as gathering exiles for companions, the punishment of betrayal, code of the Omertà, vows, plunder, loyalty, inheritance, how orthodox and non-natives are perceived... etc. The game tackles on a lot of topics surrounding the Mafia and making it -despite its lackings- remain faithful and positive to the original depiction of the Italian Mafia.

The neutral routes are up to Jailbreak and Escape. Upon reaching Daivan, the game branches to an individual route entirely focusing on which capo the player decides to go for. Along with the continuous involvement of the other characters who play quite the important role regardless of the main character of the route.

## Jailbreak

Takes place after receiving orders from the CR:5 Boss. Mostly focusing on Gian preparing for the jailbreak through spending seven days in prison challenging obstacles and taking necessary precautions for the capos breakout. In addition to, gathering information and meticulously analyzing the situation. Because their jailbreak will not be a definite success unless certain conditions are met.

The game is sometimes misinterpreted as a game about prison and escape, whereas in reality, both take up less than quarter of the routes and the single time the story is located in prison is during the Jailbreak.

## Escape

Although their jailbreak was successful, the promised car coming to pick up the capos doesn't arrive. Left with no other choice, the five of them settle on returning to their headquarters in Daivan on their own.

## Daivan

As soon as the five capos manage to return to Daivan, they find themselves in a fierce conflict with their opposing gang, the GD (Abbreviation for Grave Diggers). Moreover, the CR:5 Boss is missing, which causes Gian's inauguration as the second-generation Boss to get postponed. For the time being, Gian along with the four capos work together to face their enemies and decipher the whereabouts of their Boss.

## Romantic-aspect

When it comes to romance, Lucky Dog 1 prefers more of a slow-burn approach. The game presents this aspect through finding a partner to room with, learning the flaws of each other and rectifying them, sharing the fear of being at death's door, and finally the joy of remaining alive till the very end. The characters are rather deeply involved with each other. Emphasizing on how their journey with its ups and downs leads to the innate development of their relationship. Instead of going with a pushed, superficial relationship sprouting out of nothingness.