![]() Shooting works in two ways to suit player preference by offering either a lock-on button or use of the right stick. Driving can be fun, even though I can’t see as far in front of me as I can with the over-the-shoulder perspective found in regular third-person action games. The open world is enjoyable to move around in. I hate to keep referencing GTA, but I was impressed to see this little indie game loaded with the same kind of features and content. ![]() Each character’s haircut and clothing can be customized, including the disguises they wear during missions. Aside from the story and building up the business, there are side missions to tackle along with plenty of shops to visit. This aspect of the game is something I have only dipped my toes into but seems worth exploring beyond the completion of the story. Perks such as lobbyists, unrefined product, fine print, unnecessary expiration dates, and more can be applied to each property you own. Throughout the story, you’ll be buying plenty of subsidiaries to grow your company, including coffee shops, auto shops, and a soft drink brand, along with many others. There is so much to do in Shakedown Hawaii, and it is not limited to causing chaos.Ī unique feature within the game is the ability to buy businesses and properties to lift the company out of bankruptcy. Some of the pettier crimes involve shaking down stores or robbing people’s homes to take their goods to a pawn shop. Some examples include destroying delivery trucks to weaken online shopping and sabotaging your competitor’s hotels. You’ll be taking missions from various members of the company and causing chaos throughout the world. Missions usually boil down to what is expected out of this type of game. When changing characters, the camera even zooms out just like it does in GTA it’s admirable how closely they were able to mimic that feature with the 16-bit style. Gameplay alternates from the perspectives of the CEO of Feeble Multinational, his son Scooter, and the company “consultant” named Al. The old-school GTA-like open-world gameplay is still here too, but with a new feature straight from GTA V. 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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