The Con

About

The Con is a fighting game with a twist. You play as a recently released con artist scraping by in a gritty underground fight scene. Each match isn't just about winning, sometimes losing cash for a payoff makes more sense. Mix brutal combat with strategic betting to climb the tournament ranks. The story unfolds through match outcomes, with choices affecting your survival and the mystery of a string of murders. What sets The Con apart is its risk-reward system. Decisions impact both your wallet and the plot, creating tension in every fight. While not a mainstream hit, its dark tone and branching outcomes earned a cult following. The PSP port let players tackle moral dilemmas on the go, blending brawls with a crime thriller vibe.

Storyline

After being released from prison, the Con Artist finds themselves low on money and options. They're soon dragged into the sinister world of underground street fighting. As the world of crime gets harder to escape, the bodies start piling up. Can you earn enough money to climb the ranks of the underground tournaments and uncover the perpetrator behind these deaths? Or will the stakes get too high for you to wager against?