Shakedown even tackles modern gaming business practices, including the absurdity of live streaming (a moment that occurred while I was actually live streaming the game myself, much to the chat's pleasure). Many of these jokes fall flat and feel forced to hammer down a message rather than inspire meaningful laughs, but the ones that land do so spectacularly.Nearly all facets of modern living are assaulted, including health food trends, reality television, predatory car and house loans, poor family dynamics, stealth advertising, and deceptive labeling. As expected, hijinks ensue between him, his annoyingly millennial son, and his yes-man business associates and employees. The main character, CEO of a local multimarket business, finds himself struggling to adapt to updated business practices in a constantly changing market. It's a genuine pleasure to explore the island and visit the variously decorated neighborhoods.Humor was a priority for the writers of Shakedown: Hawaii, with no line of dialogue being wasted without a joke. The music, too, delivers an 80's MIDI vibe that pairs perfectly with both the graphics and the characters' unbuttoned flower print shirts. The cutscenes, also rendered in the same style, are detailed to the folds of the tank tops and thinning hairs of the morally-questionable protagonist's head. The water is rich and blue with soft shimmers. The trees are lush and green and move breezily.

Immediately upon entrance to the 16-bit paradise, one notices the beautifully detailed and colorful pixelated world, crafted with obvious affection. Game Provided By Vblank Entertainment for the Purpose of This Review Shakedown: Hawaii expands on the constant crime and caper of Retro City with becoming a capitalist overlord of the tropical island, which would make for the perfect retreat from real world sanity if it weren't for the tedium of it all.Īvailable On: PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita Fans reacted to Retro City Rampage so positively that Vblank announced a spiritual successor, Shakedown: Hawaii. Retro City Rampage controlled nicely and delivered the over the top fast-paced bravado that, though present in the new Grand Theft Auto installments, had taken a backseat to exaggerated realism. Nearly seven years ago, Vblank Entertainment shocked the indie gaming world with Retro City Rampage, a retro-inspired open world ultra-violent action adventure game that felt like a smooth and quality reimagining of the early entries to Rockstar Games hit franchise, Grand Theft Auto.

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