![]() ![]() While the graphics move from the 8-bit style of the previous game into the 16-bit era, the light cover system, lock-on, and ability to jump on the heads of enemies are still present. As a washed-up CEO of a failing company, players must employ these modern tactics for the company to succeed. It makes fun of modern marketing trends such as five dollar coffee, online shopping, loot boxes-the list goes on. Retro City poked fun at all things related to retro pop culture, but Shakedown Hawaii takes a different direction and targets modern capitalism. Shakedown Hawaii is not a direct sequel to Retro City Rampage it is a completely new story. Language: Only the word “do*chebag” is present. Many missions in the main story will have players committing acts of robbery, burglary, and vandalism.Īlcohol/Drug Use: One of the characters mentions that he once used illegal supplements and steroids. When shooting, hitting, or running over a person, no blood is shown but cries of pain can be heard. Violence: In Shakedown Hawaii, players use a variety of firearms and melee weapons against civilians and police while causing destruction to the city. Though it has twice the bits, is Shakedown Hawaii just as good as the indie dev’s previous work? Content Guide The humor also makes a return but has a different target in its line of sight. ![]() That same open-world action is back, but with a graphical update inspired by the 16-bit era of the Genesis and SNES. Vblank Entertainment is at it again with a follow-up called Shakedown Hawaii. Plus, the Grand Theft Auto-inspired open world and 8-bit aesthetic provided plenty of entertaining moments. As many times as I’ve played it, the best parts were its humor and on-the-nose references to all things retro. I’ve played it on the Vita, 3DS, PC, and even the Switch most recently. Whether it be through a direct purchase or a Humble Bundle, I somehow have acquired it on almost every platform. To be honest, I can’t say on which platform I first played Retro City Rampage. Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch (reviewed), PS4, PS Vita, 3DS ![]()
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