Peaky Blinders: Mastermind

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind

August 20, 2020

AdventurePuzzleStrategy Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle-adventure game, based on the multi-award-winning BBC and Netflix TV show. 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;s criminal gang. Follow the rise of Tommy …

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Critic Reviews (37)

Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind offers one of the most essential puzzling experiences of 2020. The masterminding may come to an end far too soon, but when it does the the sublime gameplay mash-up you&s;ve just had will make you realise that …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2020
60.0 /100

"Even with its clever premise, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind&s;s campaign doesn&s;t feel all that consequential yet it remains somewhat enjoyable."

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Anna Duncan GameGrin Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"It&s;s a well made game but if you are a huge fan like myself then by order of the Peaky Blinders buy it."

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Brodie Gibbons Press Start Aug 2020
66.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Even with its budget price, it&s;s somewhat difficult to recommend Mastermind given its brevity and few technical issues. I expect Peaky Blinders fans will most enjoy Mastermind as a gritty snapshot at pre-series Birmingham that expands on their favourite television …"

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is quite an okay example of a game being made out of a television show. That being said I don’t think there’s a world where it could’ve been anymore than that. It’s a good introduction to the …"

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Chris Armstrong Rapid Reviews UK Aug 2020
60.0 /100

"It’s the Year of Our Lord 1919, and things are changing around the industrial backstreets of Birmingham. The streets of Small Heath are about to run red with blood, sweat, and tears. The Shelby family means business, and they are …"

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Chris Moyse Destructoid Aug 2020
50.0 /100

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is built upon a highly inventive central concept and smartly dressed in an authentic audio/visual package that accurately captures the dangerous world of The Shelby Family. The inventiveness of this core element is not captilised upon, however, …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Aug 2020
85.0 /100

"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."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Aug 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is an average game at best. It features interesting puzzles and a decent enough art style, but the story feels shallow, offering nothing major to draw you in. It does feel like Peaky Blinders at face value …"

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Cole Nixon GotGame Aug 2020
50.0 /100

"If you’re a big Peaky Blinders fan and need to know what happens, then this will be an essential purchase for you. However, as someone who had no prior interest, this didn’t really click. As a game, it is a …"

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Aug 2020
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Despite a truly intriguing gameplay formula, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind ends just when it really begins to show all of its potential."

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Diego Cinelli IGN Italy Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

47.0

Story

63.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle game with interesting mechanics, which pays dearly for choosing to remain faithful to the structure of the TV series, only to reveal its potential in the final stages - just like Thomas Shelby usually …"

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Engin Vural Oyungezer Online Aug 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Peaky Blinders isn&s;t a big hit, but it makes you enjoy couple of hours of your time, especially if you like Peaky Blinders Netflix show."

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Gavin Herman GameWatcher Aug 2020
45.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

45.0

"Red Right Bland"

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Giuseppe Genga MondoXbox Aug 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind surprised us with a very satisfying and well-thought-out "time rewind/record" mechanism that makes us feel like a real gang mastermind like Tommy Shelby was, perfectly orchestrating and timing all our companions actions. Some controls might have been …"

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Hashem Habibian Bazinameh Aug 2020
45.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

40.0

"Whether you watched and loved Peaky Blinders or not, stay away from this game as it is one of the worst adopted video games of at least this generation."

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Hossein Ghazali Gamefa Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Picky Blinders: Mastermind introduces some new and creative features, but the point is, it can&s;t do this well. The narrative style of the game falls from the beginning and the game falls into a repetitive cycle. But we still see …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is an interesting puzzle game, whose well-matched mechanics offer a very welcome experience to the genre. Even for those who don&s;t know the series, it&s;s a title worth checking out."

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Jay Kittelson Nintendo Times Aug 2020
75.0 /100

"GOOD - Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a good puzzle game with some cool time travel elements. If you’re a fan of the show, you can easily give it a half point extra for that since you’ll understand the characters and …"

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John Cal McCormick Push Square Aug 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"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&s;t provide …"

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Jonny Foster TheSixthAxis Aug 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind&s;s gorgeous aesthetic and solid puzzling are no match for its lack of depth, emotion, and substance."

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75.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

81.0

"A great way to reflect the spirit of the TV show: Peaky Blinders Mastermind is a fun tactical game that will make us repeat several times every single level in order to improve our best timing. Technically simple, it causes …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"While I&s;ve heard of the series I&s;ve never seen Peaky Blinders, and in general it seems like a curious choice for a license since I know maybe only one or two people familiar with it..."

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Although it&s;s based on a long-running British TV show, no previous knowledge is required to enjoy solving the tricky time-manipulation puzzles of Peaky Blinders: Mastermind. In a world where tie-in games are generally awful, this is a rare entry that …"

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Marcello Paolillo Spaziogames Aug 2020
67.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

71.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a decent tie-in, a real-time strategy game based on the acclaimed TV series. Nothing more and nothing less."

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Nic Reuben Guardian Aug 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"The player in this TV series tie-in game is more like a frustrated foot soldier than a gangland kingpin"

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Petr Polák Gaming Professors Aug 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

75.0

"In truth, I probably had high expectations, as did most fans of the show. I was expecting maybe more action scenes, bigger maps or more sophistication and variety in mission completion. Unfortunately, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind didn&s;t deliver anything I was …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind makes clever use of its licence, incorporating Tommy Shelby&s;s knack for scheming and planning into the core of its time-manipulating gameplay as well as working each and every one of the gang from the hit TV show …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"Without any concrete information as to when we can expect the next season of Peaky Blinders, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind might end up being a nice distraction from the limbo we’ve all been left in."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"The gameplay itself is inventive, engrossing and rewarding. It’s a great feeling to reach the end of a mission having carefully planned each character’s route and actions, watching them all play out like clockwork."

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Roberto Nieves Marooners&s; Rock Aug 2020
68.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind sets a benchmark for unconventional gameplay done right."

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Rob Pitt GamePitt Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

72.0

"Although it’s not the longest or most immersive game out there, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a brilliant mix of puzzles, strategy and time-manipulation which will keep you hooked for hours. Taking control of each individual then swapping so that you …"

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Sean McCarthy Movies Games and Tech Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"I can Peaky Blinders: Mastermind featuring in the upcoming end of year Christmas sales and this would be the best time to pick this up simply because of the very ‘one and done’ feel once you know how to complete …"

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Sebastian Hawden PlayStation Universe Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"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."

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Simon Cardy IGN Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle game with unique ideas that takes far too long to fully implement them."

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Táňa Matúšová SECTOR.sk Aug 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The game gives us an opportunity to think like Tommy Shelby, yet gives us a real challenge only in it&s;s final missions."

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Vahid Zohrabi Nejad Bazimag Aug 2020
68.0 /100

"When Peaky Blinders: Mastermind was first announced it didn&s;t feel like a good idea but after some presentation, it started to look like a good idea. At the end it seems like the developers achieved what they set out to …"

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