![]() 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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