Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Indie, Puzzle, Racing, Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Xbox 360
- Developers: Vblank Entertainment
Retro City Rampage: A Nostalgic Parody of ’80s and ’90s Gaming
Released in 2012, Retro City Rampage is a downloadable action-adventure video game developed by Vblank Entertainment. It is a parody of retro games and ’80s and ’90s pop culture, as well as Grand Theft Auto and similar games. The game was released on October 9, 2012, for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows; on January 2, 2013, for Xbox Live Arcade; and on February 28, 2013, for WiiWare.
The game is set in the fictional Retro City, a city that is stuck in the 1980s. The player controls Player, a former police officer who is framed for murder and must clear his name. The game features a variety of missions, including driving missions, shooting missions, and stealth missions. The game also features a number of parodies of classic video games, such as Super Mario Bros., Pac-Man, and Space Invaders.
Retro City Rampage was praised for its humor, its challenging gameplay, and its retro graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies.
Gameplay
Retro City Rampage is a top-down action-adventure game. The player controls Player, a former police officer who is framed for murder and must clear his name. The game features a variety of missions, including driving missions, shooting missions, and stealth missions. The game also features a number of parodies of classic video games, such as Super Mario Bros., Pac-Man, and Space Invaders.
The game’s driving missions are similar to those found in the Grand Theft Auto series. The player can drive a variety of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and helicopters. The player can also use weapons to shoot at enemies while driving.
The game’s shooting missions are more traditional, and they require the player to use cover to avoid enemy fire. The player can use a variety of weapons, including pistols, shotguns, and assault rifles.
The game’s stealth missions are more challenging, and they require the player to use stealth to avoid detection. The player can use a variety of gadgets to help them with stealth missions, such as smoke bombs and noisemakers.
Setting
Retro City Rampage is set in the fictional Retro City, a city that is stuck in the 1980s. The city is full of neon lights, arcades, and other retro trappings. The game’s soundtrack is also full of 1980s-inspired music.
The game’s setting is a parody of the 1980s, and it is full of references to popular culture from that era. For example, one of the game’s missions involves the player rescuing a kidnapped Pac-Man from a group of ghosts.
Characters
The player controls Player, a former police officer who is framed for murder and must clear his name. Player is a skilled fighter and driver, and he is also a master of disguise.
The game also features a number of other characters, including:
- The Chief: The chief of police who is after Player.
- The Mayor: The corrupt mayor of Retro City.
- The Kid: A young boy who helps Player on his quest.
- The Doctor: A mad scientist who creates a variety of weapons and gadgets for Player.
Reception
Retro City Rampage was praised for its humor, its challenging gameplay, and its retro graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies.
The game was nominated for a number of awards, including the Golden Joystick Award for Best Downloadable Game. The game also won the Independent Games Festival Award for Excellence in Visual Art.
Legacy
Retro City Rampage is considered to be one of the best downloadable games of all time. The game’s success has led to the development of a number of sequels and spin-offs.
The game’s legacy is also due to its unique blend of humor, nostalgia, and challenging gameplay. Retro City Rampage is a game that is sure to please fans of classic video games and ’80s and ’90s pop culture.
Review Score
8.5/10
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