On paper, there isn’t much that seems remarkable about Huntdown. So when I sat down to get a feel for Huntdown and then ended up staying up until three in the morning because I was hooked and wanted to see what came next, I was very surprised. I’m also not a shooter guy and I don’t get into games with a lot of violence. I’m not knocking them, I just had an Atari when it was new and I run blindly towards the future with an inability to look back. When I was given the opportunity to review Huntdown, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Platforms: PlayStation 4 (version reviewed), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC That's why my final verdict is an 8 out of 10.By Eric Halliday 3 years ago Huntdown is an incredible return to the glory days of cheesy ’90s action films, effectively nailing the stereotypes of all the great movies. 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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