Truly, in Huntdown‘s universe, it’s an all-heel scenario. They are the Bounty Hunters, hired guns commissioned by the wealthy to take down any criminal element threatening the bottom line. These people pledge no allegiance to any one corporation, while simultaneously being an enemy to every gang member in existence. The only other option is to seek refuge in one of the cities’ violent, marauding gangs, surviving by any means necessary, and usually ending up face down in your own chalk outline.īut there are those that walk a line between these two equally unappealing lifestyles. Governments have been replaced by ruthless corporations, who provide jobs and protection for those willing to walk in line.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. Go out and get this game now you **** Make haste and play this now, and thank your favorite gaming medic later! Be gone! P.S There is no physical version of this game and you can only download it so that last paragraph was only meant to galvanize all of you fine folks.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 1984, 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 also can be played with a friend or a lover or a friend that becomes your lover but alas, I did not get this chance. This game unadulterated fun mixed with strategy and a lot of trail and error. One review below said this game is unfair and when my peepers saw that I almost spit up my steak'um sandwich allover my computer monitor. I know you old school gamers will go to my Yelp page and review bomb my well respected and highly profitable medical practice for "blasphemy" I spoke about an all time classic, but that is how I dog-gone feel so don't read the riot act on me for Pete's sake! Anywho, I think you should play this game on hard from the get go to experience the real gritty, onerous experience. When I play indie shooters, I feel that I am always looking for a game that brings back the magic Hotline Miami 1 brought me, and while this game definitely isn't on that game's level, its an absolute treat I tell you! Contra on the nes or for a more current game Broforce is a swell way to describe the way this game plays and I feel it is a better overall than both those games as well as more fun. Greetings and Salutations everyone! It's your game reviewing MD here and I declare, if you like old school indie games, this indie ditty 'tis Greetings and Salutations everyone! It's your game reviewing MD here and I declare, if you like old school indie games, this indie ditty 'tis a gem. I had lots of great time playing this and I heartily recommend it to anyone who loved the games of yesteryear. Get a bit drunk, remember the 80's, stick a controller in your hands and just enjoy the fun of it all. The bosses are much more interesting than anything I experienced back in the day and are a joy to overcome. The humour is always present and fulfills the 80's style it promises, as does the gorgeous pixel graphics and soundtrack. The gameplay itself is great - it's oldskool with an extra layer of sophistication due to the modern era, especially the bosses. The only thing you need to do is complete a level completely to have progress saved. Checkpoints are frequent, meaning there's little frustration but still a decent amount of skill required to progress. Huntdown is trying to achieve 80's/early 90's video game fun whilst being an homage to the culture of those times and still allowing for Huntdown is trying to achieve 80's/early 90's video game fun whilst being an homage to the culture of those times and still allowing for modern conveniences.
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