Bratki (Братки) /brɐtˈkʲi/ n. 1. Literal: “little brothers”, “brothers”, “bros”. 2. Underworld / 1990s Russian slang: members of a criminal gang; fellow gangsters; trusted associates from one’s crew; street enforcers connected with organized crime. 3. Colloquial (later, softened): close mates, buddies from the same circle, “the boys”.

Shaved heads, short leather jackets, and a tinted Lada Samara or a well-worn BMW. Bloodied knuckles and a piece of rebar as the tools of making a living. Sound familiar? That's right — they're back! The legendary gangsters of the 1990s return to flex their muscles and prove their street smarts once again. They rule the city, master the art of protection rackets, and carve up territories. They are the scourge of street kiosks, cooperatives, and black market dealers. They are the Bratki. Now it's your turn to step into their shoes. • Tactical strategy game with a healthy dose of dirty tricks.

• Build a long criminal career, from small-time racketeer to feared crime boss.

• Achieve your goals by any means necessary: extortion, blackmail, robbery, and contract killings.

• Set up meetings, settle scores, negotiate with thieves and the militia, live by the criminal code, and arm your gang.

• Be cunning, ruthless, and cautious—and nothing will stand in the way of your rise to the top.

As a bonus, the game folder also includes a guide to Russian criminal, gangster, and prison slang.