![]() Governments have been replaced by ruthless corporations, who provide jobs and protection for those willing to walk in line. Set in the late 20th century, the aftermath of World War III has created a distinct class line in what few cities remain standing. Like almost every element of Easy Trigger’s Huntdown, the plot is steeped in the trappings of ’80s cyberpunk. Huntdown (PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) Gleefully embracing a media age where the streets were inhospitable, the cops ineffectual, and the vigilante was king, Huntdown takes retro-futureverse visions of the 1980s and brings them, guns blazing, into the actual futureverse of 2020. Can you even imagine a world where we didn’t get The Melvins or L7?īut it appears the Evil Punks have been making a comeback, courtesy of popular retro brands such as Mad Max, Streets of Rage, Dredd, and this new offering from Swedish outfit Easy Trigger Games. It was probably for the better, to be honest. Then grunge came along – like a lank-haired A-bomb – and killed off the media scaremongering for good, replacing the bondage jackets and Siouxsie Sioux makeup with flannel shirts and massive depression. That's why my final verdict is an 8 out of 10.Remember when Punks were the bad guys in everything? When comics, movies, TV shows, and, in particular, arcade games of the ’80s and early ’90s all considered punks to be the street-walking vilification of society? From Class of 1989, to Final Fight, to Death Wish 3, nothing on Earth was presented more dangerous by middle-class media than a fella with spiked hair, a safety pin through his nose, and cider in his hand. I had fun with it, it was good and enoyable, but nothing really standout, if that makes sense. Because while I can't think of any wortwhile negatives about it in terms of how it plays, how's the music and atmosphere, etc., I simply feel that the game wasn't fun enough - at least for me - to deseve a 10 out of 10 rating. However, I would still do not really rate this game higher than 8. ![]() Also, the difficulty curve is excellent, the game gets harder and harder by every level by just the right amount. The game never feels outright unfair - it's always challenging but fair and it's always possible to progress forward by utilising the required strategies and adapting to the given situations. The bosses feel distinct and unique which is quite an achievement for a game that has so many of them. The game manages to stay fresh all the way through its 5,5 hours runtime. ![]() Every single level introduces something new - an interesting set piece, enemies, enviroments, weapons, etc. There are 20 levels in total and each has a boss to defeat at the end. Huntdown is a fun side-scrolling action game with a 80's retro style and tons of pop-cultural references and one liners and it's well worth Huntdown is a fun side-scrolling action game with a 80's retro style and tons of pop-cultural references and one liners and it's well worth playing through. Everything this title sets out to do, it does brilliantly! Full of humour, personality and solid game-play, this is a must for anyone looking to jump into a new 2D shooter. It all contains the right balance of challenge and fun, making this a stand out of the genre. Once pumping through mass amount of enemies in each level, you are met with a boss fight that requires you to learn attack patterns on the fly. The game-play is a high octane roller coaster, but not too chaotic that it becomes overwhelming. It should go without saying, the overall atmosphere creates the perfect setting for a 2D side scrolling shooter. So what we get is something of a mix between the Warriors mashed together with Blade Runner and maybe a sprinkle of Total Recall. Yet at the same time, maintains it's own identity as the plot is centred around your bounty hunter thrown into a gang riddled sci-fi city. The 80's feel is no accident of course, as the Huntdown wears a lot of it's influences on it's sleeve. Even the cheesy one liners from the main characters fit the bill. Along with all this is the exception music and sounds, all of which feel ripped straight from an 80's sci-fi action movie. So much so, that every encounter feels unique due to various attack patterns and comedic banter. And the character animation flows vibrantly, bringing a lot of originality to each enemy and boss. The visuals in this game are outstanding! The background is full of life as you move from level to level. ![]() But Huntdown pulls it off with incredible style and substance while poking fun at the same time. But Huntdown pulls it off with incredible style and substance while poking fun at the same No shortage of games that rock the retro aesthetic. No shortage of games that rock the retro aesthetic.
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