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American Theft 80s: Prologue

You're Jack, a thief in the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, and other 80s items in this prologue of American Theft 80s! Newest game from THIEF SIMULATOR developers.

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March 8, 2022
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About the Game

Check out some of Jack's first jobs in this prologue before playing the full game.

From the creators of Thief Simulator.

Every house can be robbed. Just get the right tools and wait for the right time!

Meet interesting characters doing shady jobs.

KEY FEATURES IN THE PROLOGUE:

- explore the first small town from the American Theft 80s

- steal from houses, trailers or gas stations

- finish the first heist

- use the available tools: hammer and crowbar, to break in

- finish shady jobs for shady characters

- disguise yourself as an electrician to fool tenants

If you see a house, shop or a gas station, you can get inside, but learn about the tenants first. You don't want to get caught.

Remember VHS, cassette players, and CRT TVs? No? Well, now you can get to know them! The tenants will surely share them with you, albeit not knowingly.

Earn cash and reputation in the underground world filled with corruption and crime.

Sometimes the only thing you can do is get in the car and drive as fast as possible. But be careful! The cops are not playing around and will chase after you.

Make sure to bribe the police to avoid being wanted.