Public Enemy

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Public Enemy casts you as a member of a underground cell fighting a comically oppressive regime. You execute stealth missions to sabotage authoritarian infrastructure while avoiding patrols and surveillance. Gameplay mixes parkour-like movement with gadget-based takedowns and environmental disruption. Each level offers multiple approaches but failure means retries from the last checkpoint. The tone leans into dark humor through exaggerated political propaganda and absurdly draconian laws. The game's satirical edge and over-the-top set pieces stand out most. Players praise the creative level design and the satisfying weight of successful stealth takedowns. Community reviews highlight the 10-hour campaign's pacing though some note repetitive enemy behavior. With a 72% Metacritic score it delivers a brisk if formulaic resistance narrative. Released in 2019 by Concrete Games it remains a sharp if short-lived entry in the stealth action genre.