Info about HUNTDOWN: Official game description: _In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter._ KICK-ASS CO-OP, FROM NEAR AND FAR --------------------------------- Hunt solo or give suppressive fire and advance on the enemy together as you run, jump, and take cover in the mayhem-filled streets of the future. Whether your buddy is in the same room or on the other side of the planet, wreak havoc as a team through couch co-op or Steam Remote Play. NEW ACTION-PACKED ARCADE MODE ----------------------------- It’s you versus the world as you’re pitted against players from all corners of the globe in a brutal battle to pummel your way up the leaderboards. Innovate and invent new ways to pulverize your foes to rack up your score, whether you make use of combo-kills, quickdraw weapon-swap bonuses, or just hurl criminals off the rooftops. In this nail-biting race against the clock, collect as many bounties as you can while you watch the numbers roll and strive to be the apex bounty hunter. PLAY AS THREE LEGENDARY BOUNTY HUNTERS -------------------------------------- * Anna Conda: Ex-commando, firearms expert, and full-time loose-cannon, Anna will assassinate without question or mercy, as long as you don’t mind the collateral damage. * John Sawyer: Once a Special Forces cop who left the law behind. This scarred veteran has lost so many limbs in combat he’s practically half robot. * Mow Man: Modified recon droid, stolen and empowered with banned software. Trades bodies for cold hard cash. Don’t expect to be taken alive if Mow Man’s on your six. OLD SCHOOL MODERNIZED --------------------- Hand painted 16-bit pixel art graphics and hand-drawn animations combined with fluid 60-FPS gameplay and an epic synthesized soundtrack. 20 LEVELS --------- Gritty, neon soaked, graffiti strewn 80s cityscapes to clear, each with their own infamous gang boss to terminate and bounty to collect. FOUR UNIQUE GANGS TO DISMANTLE ------------------------------ * Hoodlum Dolls: Violent feral punks winning the gang war with the toothless authorities * Misconducts: Organised hockey hooligans, experts in robbery and extortion with a penchant for explosives * The Heatseekers: Murderous motorcycle club. These rockabilly villains style themselves on the centurions of Ancient Rome * NO.1 Suspects: Masters of discipline and organised crime. Martial arts experts, these slick psychopaths control the night through their casinos and nightclubs CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON ------------------ Confiscate machine guns, laser weapons, katanas, grenades and more, and turn them on their owners. Stab, shoot and explode your way through swathes of gangs and bosses and collect your bounty. Release date: May 12, 2021 Categories: Run 'n' Gun, 2D Shooter, Side-scrolling Shooter, Cooperative Multiplayer, Local Co-op, Arcade, Action, Cyberpunk Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 20; verdict: Good; summary: The game receives positive feedback for its controls, compatibility with Linux, and value for money. While the controls are generally praised for being precise and responsive, some users note that they take some getting used to. The game's native support for Linux is a significant plus, enhancing its compatibility with the Steam Deck. Overall, users find the game to be a good purchase for its price. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $3.99 - $19.99 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while the game is often purchased and enjoyed on sale, there are also indications that it is considered worth buying at full price. The mentions of specific sale prices like $3.99 feeling like a steal and general recommendations to buy on sale indicate a lower perceived value. However, statements about it being worth buying at full price and not needing to wait for a sale suggest that the full price is also considered reasonable by some users. This mixed sentiment points to a fair price range that spans from a low sale price to the full price. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 10.0h - Story completion: 5.0h - Session length: 2.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. The first quote mentions a playthrough time of 6.5 hours, which aligns with the typical time to finish the main story. The second quote suggests a longer playtime of 10-12 hours for completing additional challenges, indicating a more comprehensive playthrough. The third quote explicitly states the game length as 3-5 hours, supporting the typical story completion time. The fourth quote implies a session length that could be a few hours, especially when switching to coop for a final chapter. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: Huntdown has a slow start with some initial disappointments but becomes more enjoyable as players progress, especially in cooperative mode and during later stages. - Stance: Clicks after - Anchor: Action picks up and good reactions are required - Time to anchor: 0h 30m - Friction: Slow start; Limited weapon availability early on; Short levels; Boring death animations; Difficulty spike in later stages - Unlock drivers: Progressing through the game; Cooperative play; Increased action and challenge - Conditions: Playing in cooperative mode; Advancing to later stages; Good reactions and skills - Player Archetypes: - Co-op Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Social gaming experience - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: co-op lover; social gamer - Reference games: Streets of Rage 4; Contra - Critical Connoisseur (sale) - Motivation: High-quality gaming experience - Playstyle: Analytical and critical - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: veteran gamer; quality seeker - Reference games: Streets of Rage 4 - Retro Arcade Fan (buy) - Motivation: Nostalgia and retro gaming - Playstyle: Arcade-style, fast-paced - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: retro gamer; arcade fan - Reference games: Contra; Katana Zero Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Unique and engaging boss fights (weight 0.56): Boss fights are a standout feature, with players appreciating the unique designs, mechanics, and personalities of the bosses. - Praised pixel art style (weight 0.52): The game's pixel art is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with players appreciating its detail, color, and overall visual appeal. - Local co-op feature (weight 0.33): Players enjoy the local co-op mode, which enhances the gaming experience by allowing two players to play together, adding more fun and engagement. - Well-crafted game design (weight 0.32): The game is noted for its well-made stages, balanced gameplay, and polished level designs, contributing to an overall high-quality gaming experience. - Outstanding soundtrack and sound design (weight 0.32): The game's soundtrack and sound effects are highly praised for their quality and contribution to the immersive experience. - Balanced difficulty (weight 0.23): The game's difficulty is well-balanced, providing a challenging yet fair experience that progresses smoothly. - Humor and action-packed gameplay (weight 0.21): The game combines humor and intense action, creating an entertaining and engaging experience reminiscent of 80s and 90s action movies. - High replayability (weight 0.19): The game offers high replay value, with players finding it enjoyable to play multiple times due to its style and depth. - Positive feedback in Chinese (weight 0.19): Chinese-speaking players appreciate the game's quality, retro arcade feel, and cyberpunk aesthetics, noting its excellent animation, performance, and music. - 80s cyberpunk aesthetic (weight 0.19): The game's setting and style are inspired by 80s cyberpunk, appealing to fans of retrofuturism and classic action cinema. - Dynamic and immersive gameplay (weight 0.17): The gameplay is described as dynamic, challenging, and immersive, providing a satisfying and enjoyable experience despite its difficulty. - Variety of weapons and environments (weight 0.16): The game offers a good variety of weapons and interactive environments, enhancing the gameplay experience. - Movie and cultural references (weight 0.16): The game includes various references to classic films and popular culture, adding an extra layer of enjoyment for fans of these references. Common complaints: - Boss difficulty issues (weight 0.43): Players reported that some bosses were either too difficult, annoying, or frustrating, while others were boring and unmemorable. - Levels could be longer (weight 0.31): Players expressed a desire for longer levels and more variety in level design to reduce monotony. - High overall difficulty (weight 0.28): The game's difficulty was noted to be too high, with difficulty spikes in boss fights and overall challenging gameplay. - Gameplay duration too short (weight 0.2): Many players found the gameplay duration to be very short, with levels being too short and limited replay value. - Control problems (weight 0.17): Several players experienced issues with the controls, finding them heavy or difficult to use. - Language and localization issues (weight 0.12): There were reports of issues with Chinese text display and a lack of Russian language localization. - Co-op and sequel desires (weight 0.11): Players expressed a desire for full co-op options and a sequel to the game. - Hit detection issues (weight 0.07): Players reported problems with hit detection, describing it as unfair. - Storyline criticisms (weight 0.06): The storyline was criticized for being cookie-cutter and not particularly engaging. - Visual chaos (weight 0.06): The game was described as visually chaotic, making it difficult for players to keep track of characters. Gameplay feedback: - Run 'n' Gun gameplay focus (weight 0.43): The game heavily emphasizes run 'n' gun mechanics, with fast-paced action and side-scrolling shooting elements reminiscent of classic arcade platformers. - 2D shooter with platforming elements (weight 0.39): This game combines 2D shooting with platforming and melee combat, creating a hybrid experience similar to classic action platformers. - Diverse and challenging boss fights (weight 0.32): The game features detailed and varied boss fights, including multi-stage battles and unique mechanics that add depth and challenge to the gameplay. - Multiple levels and themes (weight 0.31): Players can explore a variety of hand-crafted levels, each with its own theme and objectives, providing a rich and diverse gaming experience. - Variety of weapons (weight 0.29): A wide range of weapons is available, including melee weapons and diverse guns like SMGs, shotguns, and flamethrowers, offering players multiple combat options. - Challenging gameplay (weight 0.28): The game offers a challenging experience with various difficulty levels, catering to players seeking a tough and engaging adventure. - Arcade feel and nostalgia (weight 0.24): The game captures the essence of retro arcade gameplay, providing a nostalgic experience with its synthwave arcade style and old-school mechanics. - Cyberpunk and dystopian setting (weight 0.21): Set in a dystopian future with a retro-futuristic cyberpunk atmosphere, the game immerses players in a unique and engaging sci-fi world. - Unique playable characters (weight 0.14): Players can choose from three different characters, each with unique weapons and abilities, adding variety and replayability to the game. - Skill-based combat mechanics (weight 0.09): The game features skill-based mechanics with a high skill ceiling, offering players a challenging and rewarding combat experience. Performance notes: - Steam Deck performance praised (weight 0.16): Many players report that the game runs well on Steam Deck, with smooth performance and high frame rates. - Framerate unlocking issues (weight 0.11): Players are frustrated by the lack of options to unlock the framerate, including no in-game settings or config file workarounds, and no developer support for higher refresh rates. - MacOS control problems (weight 0.08): The MacOS port has significant control issues, with players reporting completely broken controls and non-fluid control responses. - Random black screen issue (weight 0.04): Some players experience a random black screen issue, which disrupts gameplay. - Sound effect mute bug (weight 0.04): There is a bug where sound effects are muted on launch, affecting the gaming experience. Recommendations: - Retro and action game fans (weight 0.31): This game is highly recommended for fans of retro-style games, pixel art, and action games. It is particularly appealing to those who enjoy classic shoot'em up games and side-scrolling shooters. - Good value for price (weight 0.15): Many reviewers agree that the game is well worth its price, offering great value for the cost. - Recommended on sale (weight 0.14): Several reviews suggest that the game is particularly worth buying when it is on sale. - Fans of classic games (weight 0.13): The game is recommended for fans of classic games like Contra, Metal Slug, and Cuphead. It is seen as a must-have for those who enjoy similar titles. - Genre fans recommended (weight 0.1): The game is strongly recommended for fans of the genre and those who want to get acquainted with it. - Gamepad recommended (weight 0.07): Reviewers recommend playing the game with a gamepad or controller for the best experience. - Desire for sequel (weight 0.07): Some players express a desire for a sequel or additional DLC content. - Must-buy game (weight 0.04): Several reviews describe the game as a must-buy, indicating high overall satisfaction and recommendation. - Challenging and detailed (weight 0.04): Recommended for fans of detailed and challenging games, suggesting it offers a good level of difficulty and depth. - Atmospheric and action-packed (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for fans of atmospheric and action-packed games, indicating a strong emphasis on environment and gameplay intensity. - Worthy library addition (weight 0.04): The game is considered a quality title that should be part of your game library collection. - Highly recommended in Portuguese (weight 0.04): A strong recommendation in Portuguese, indicating high satisfaction among Portuguese-speaking players. - Must-play in Russian (weight 0.04): A strong recommendation in Russian, suggesting that the game is highly regarded among Russian-speaking players. - Modern classic in Russian (weight 0.04): Described as a modern classic and a masterpiece in Russian, indicating very high regard. - Game of the Year (weight 0.04): A reviewer rates the game as 100/10 and Game of the Year, indicating extremely high satisfaction. - Recommended for BROFORCE fans (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for those who played and enjoyed BROFORCE, suggesting similarities in gameplay or style. - Recommended for Valfaris fans (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for fans of similar games like Valfaris, suggesting it shares qualities with these titles. - Co-op mode focus (weight 0.04): Some reviews suggest buying the game exclusively for its cooperative mode, indicating a strong multiplayer experience. Other player notes: - Translation resources provided (weight 0.04): The game offers links to translations, making it more accessible to a non-native speaking audience. - Educational references in game (weight 0.04): The game includes references to books, which may add an educational element or deeper context to the gameplay. Emotions: - Enjoyment (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the game's fun and challenging gameplay, including its varied weapons, well-crafted universe, and engaging boss fights. The cooperative gameplay, retro style, and pixel art graphics also contribute significantly to the enjoyment, along with the game's balanced difficulty and fluid mechanics. - Excitement (weight 0.15): The game's dynamic and challenging gameplay, along with its immersive visual style and music, generate excitement. Players are particularly thrilled by the intense boss battles, unique boss characteristics, and the variety of weapons, which contribute to an adrenaline-pumping experience. - Nostalgia (weight 0.14): The retro-style gameplay, pixel art, and references to 80s and 90s movies and games evoke a strong sense of nostalgia. Players appreciate the influences from classic games and the retro-futuristic vibe, which remind them of their childhood and old-school gaming experiences. - Excited (weight 0.08): Players are excited about the game's positive aspects, including its challenging gameplay, cyberpunk theme, and high-quality pixel art. The unique visual and auditory experiences, along with the variety of weapons and beautiful retro audio/visuals, contribute to this excitement. - Frustration (weight 0.08): Difficulty spikes, particularly with certain bosses, and perceived unfair advantages by the AI cause frustration. Control issues, stressful enemy situations, and the lack of an online cooperative mode also contribute to player frustration. - Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players feel satisfied with the game's balanced difficulty, fun gameplay, and detailed world-building. The high-quality graphics, environments, and overall value, along with the challenging and enjoyable boss fights, contribute to this satisfaction. - Nostalgic (weight 0.05): The game's references to 80s and 90s aesthetic, pixel art, and retro style evoke nostalgic feelings. Players are reminded of classic video games and childhood memories, enhancing their emotional connection to the game. - Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's beautiful pixel art, superb music, and high-quality production values. The detailed mechanics, cyberpunk theme, and mix of influences are also highly valued. - Satisfied (weight 0.03): Players are satisfied with the game's overall positive experience, including its challenge, gameplay, and vibe. The variety of content, visuals, atmosphere, and value for money contribute to this satisfaction. - Happy (weight 0.03): The game's features, narrative, jokes, and references make players happy. The cooperative mode, pixel art, variety of weapons, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics also contribute to this happiness. - Disappointment (weight 0.02): Some players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of deep mechanics and minimal differences in difficulty levels. Control issues on certain platforms and the game's impact not meeting expectations also lead to disappointment. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's variety of weapons, interactive environments, and overall positive experience. The high praise for visuals, sound, ambiance, and gameplay mechanics fuels this enthusiasm. - Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's impressive pixel art, character designs, and attention to detail. The homage to cult classics and the overall quality of the game are also highly admired. - Frustrated (weight 0.02): Control problems, slow character movements, and the high difficulty of certain levels cause frustration. The fast enemy bullet speed and the time required to master the game also contribute to this frustration. - Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players are anticipating the announced sequel and looking forward to the developer's next game. The excitement about future releases and updates fuels this anticipation. - Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players express gratitude for the game fulfilling their childhood fantasies and appreciate the efforts of the developers. The overall positive experience and enjoyment lead to feelings of gratitude. - Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the high quality and attention to detail in the game. Unexpected enemy attacks and the overall level of detail contribute to this surprise. - Enthusiastic (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game's fun and challenging aspects, including its enjoyable co-op experience and challenging bosses. The positive description of these elements fuels their enthusiasm. - Pride (weight 0.01): Players feel proud of achieving significant milestones in the game, such as completing the story mode in cooperative play and earning platinum trophies. These accomplishments contribute to their sense of pride. - Love (weight 0.01): Players express love for the game due to its enjoyable gameplay, engaging mechanics, and overall positive experience. The emotional connection and attachment to the game lead to feelings of love.}