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Shakedown: Hawaii

Vblank Entertainment
May 7, 2019 - PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Fair

OpenCritic Rating

74

Top Critic Average

64%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
No Recommendation
Game Informer
8 / 10
Game Revolution
4 / 5
Destructoid
8 / 10
Nintendo Life
6 / 10
The Games Machine
7.9 / 10
Push Square
7 / 10
PlayStation Universe
8.5 / 10
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Shakedown: Hawaii Trailers

Shakedown: Hawaii (2019) | "Hostile Takeover" Trailer [Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS Vita, 3DS, PC] thumbnail

Shakedown: Hawaii (2019) | "Hostile Takeover" Trailer [Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS Vita, 3DS, PC]

Shakedown: Hawaii | "The Consultant" Trailer [Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS Vita, 3DS, PC] thumbnail

Shakedown: Hawaii | "The Consultant" Trailer [Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS Vita, 3DS, PC]

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Shakedown: Hawaii | Game Overview Trailer [Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS Vita, 3DS, PC]


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Critic Reviews for Shakedown: Hawaii

Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

A brisk free-roaming action game with a clicker-ish heart.

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Bite-sized missions and an engaging empire-building layer make Shakedown: Hawaii a great destination – whether you have minutes or hours to spare

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It may not reinvent the wheel for classic Grand Theft Auto experiences, but it’s nice that it keeps that spin going.

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It's a small price to pay for low-stakes arcade open world antics. Shakedown: Hawaii might play similarly to Retro City Rampage, but it takes place in a markedly different world. It's more than enough to warrant giving both games a shot, and a worthy successor to a now-seven-year-old game.

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VBlank Entertainment's second GTA parody isn't the close-to-perfect sequel we expected, but it's still a decent game. Despite all of its numerous shortcomings, there's still some fun to be had when you're not toiling through menus, but it's hard not be disappointed when you consider VBlank's previous work; hopefully, like Retro City Rampage, we'll see a better DX version in the future. As it stands, Shakedown: Hawaii is full of potential, but it's overshadowed by monotony.

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More than a "more of the same", Shakedown Hawaii improves almost everything it takes from Retro City Rampage and introduces new mechanics. Not everything works as it should, but it never lacks ambition. Moreover, his 16bit style is super cool.

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Despite some repetitive mission design, Shakedown: Hawaii manages to entertain in much the same way as its predecessor. It swaps out pop culture references for jibes at the modern world, and it's an angle that slots right into the GTA-esque design. The business management aspects are what will keep you hooked, with each day bringing you more and more cash to splash. Its brand of action is simple but satisfying, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the game if you're after some breezy open world antics -- just don't expect it to blow your socks (and sandals) off.

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PlayStation Universe

Sebastian Hawden
8.5 / 10.0
PlayStation Universe

Shakedown: Hawaii builds on its predecessor by improving its visuals and music massively. It does keep the unique humour, story and over the top action though, while the city building systems are a welcomed addition and I feel most players will enjoy what's on offer. You get quite a bit of game for your money and there is a lot to do in this uncanny little title.

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