They Stole a Million is a strategy computer game released by Ariolasoft in 1986. The objective of the game is to plan robberies and execute the crime.
The player first purchases blueprints of the house where the soon-to-be-stolen object is kept. Then several specialists can be hired which disable alarms, open locks or drive the getaway car.
The planning stage allows the player to set waypoints, actions, and the times at which the actions should take place. For example, the alarm specialist needs two minutes to disable the alarm for a certain display. After two minutes, the lock picking master opens the display and takes the loot.
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Reception
They Stole a Million received generally positive reception from video game critics. It received a Your Sinclair Megagame award.
Legacy
A remake based on the IP was created under the name Der Clou! (The Clue!), followed by a sequel, The Sting!, from the developer’s house that was known at the time as Neo Software. They would go on to be assimilated into the Rockstar Games umbrella of developers.
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External links
- They Stole a Million at MobyGames
- They Stole a Million at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
- They Stole a Million at GameFAQs
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, They Stole a Million raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Thanks to Tigress Marketing's meticulous craftsmanship and 39 Steps's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Strategy mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.