Crime: 1997

Crime: 1997 is set in Newport City, a concrete metropolis in 1997. You play Henry Gallagher, a soldier for the Waterside Crew, a small-time gang caught between the police and Frank Sorvino’s Mafia empire. A lethal new drug called Pulse is spreading through the city, driving addiction and greed as rival groups vie for control.

Newport’s criminal underworld

You establish and manage territory in the drug trade, taking on rivals to build an empire. The story follows a struggle for survival, respect and revenge amid shifting loyalties. You balance allegiance to the Waterside Crew against the Mafia’s demands and can form ties with dangerous factions, where betrayal remains a risk.

Choices and the city

Your decisions shape Henry’s path, including who you are willing to sacrifice to survive. Newport spans grimy industrial docks and a neon-lit skyline, with period-accurate cars and music.