Huntdown Reviews

Huntdown is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2019

As more than just an homage to 80s pop culture, Huntdown proudly shows off its 16-bit influences. Inspired arcade gameplay keeps a brisk pace while a wealth of inventive boss fights and neon-drenched challenge transport the player to a time when quarters reigned supreme.

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8 / 10.0
May 12, 2020
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80 / 100
May 12, 2020

Huntdowns is a brilliant retro shooter, fast and defying, full of 80´s references and easter eggs. Local coop makes the game even better.

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8 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

Some of Huntdown‘s boss battles might have elements that feel a little unfair, especially on higher difficulty levels, but it can’t be denied that it’s a great game with lots of character.

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8 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

Huntdown is a nihilistic, loud, explosive, even obnoxious arcade shooter. But behind its acid comic style and vulgar tone lies a superb, meticulously created action experience, packing in addictive and creative carnage, at breakneck pace, for an agreeable price. Heed the warning: Do Not Sleep on Huntdown. It's an absolute blast.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

Huntdown takes you back to the days of classic arcade 2D action games but utilizes modern tools to perfect the genre. From the beginning to the end, this game is an absolute thrill. The attention to detail in the environments and the ever-changing rollout of enemies play a huge part in keeping each moment of gameplay fresh with a high level of intensity.

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9 / 10
May 12, 2020

It may not break ground on the neo-nostalgic front, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a wonderful homage to an era of games and movies that paved the way for this to happen.

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9 / 10
May 12, 2020

Huntdown is, quite simply, one of the best side-scrolling shooters I've ever played. Incredible retro pixel art, generous local co-op, a stonking frame rate and an addictive game play loop that had me coming back for more; Huntdown is the total package.

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May 12, 2020

Huntdown stands as a neon-drenched monument on how to make a contemporary retro game. You might come for its highly stylised 16-bit aesthetic, but you’ll certainly stay for its authentic arcadey mechanics, amusing comedic overtones and unique boss battles. Despite being released long after its ancestors, Huntdown can stand tall within its genre, knowing that in reality, it probably holds more true to your nostalgic memories than what you actually played back in the day.

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7.8 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

A nice old-school user with low in longevity and high in challenge. Especially good if you play it side by side with a friend. Excellent pixel-art.

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9 / 10
May 12, 2020

Hunt down Huntdown as fast as you can, because this game is just concentrated action movie goodness delivered straight into your veins.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

As a fan of old school shooters and beat-em-ups of all persuasions perhaps it was inevitable I’d be a Huntdown fan...

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8 / 10
May 13, 2020

Huntdown is an ode to the gloriously violent and ridiculous action movies of the 80s, revelling in cheesy one-liners, larger than life characters, and wanton bloodshed. It's challenging but largely fair, with some thrilling boss encounters that require a variety of tactics to bring to justice.

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9 / 10
May 13, 2020

Huntdown is a delightfully detailed and expertly crafted throwback to old-school run n' gun arcade shooters.

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May 13, 2020

Few games capture the joy and excitement of discovering a supremely well-done retro game as well as Huntdown does.

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8 / 10.0
May 16, 2020

Enjoyable, brash and well designed. Huntdown is a fun action game full of charm and swagger. It has short, enjoyable levels and very well designed bosses. It's streamlined, old-school and not bloated in any way whatsoever. I thoroughly enjoyed my playthrough and may return at some point to mop up a few things I missed.

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TrueGaming
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
May 17, 2020

Huntdown is a good example of a classic experience that implements modern game mechanics the right way, not to mention the well-designed levels and the satisfying challenge it presents.

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9 / 10.0
May 18, 2020

Innovative gameplay and incredible aesthetics make Huntdown a must play run and gun shooter. With an array of difficulty options, side objectives and even co-op, it's a perfect starting point in the genre for all gaming backgrounds

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Expansive
Jay Jones
Liked-a-lot
May 18, 2020

This game is a tour-de-force, the soundtrack is a love letter to every great sci-fi film from the 80s, as is the overblown weaponry, neon lighting, and quirky costume choices. For a retro side-scrolling fan like me, it’s absolute heaven.

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VideoGamer
Josh Wise
Top Critic
8 / 10
May 19, 2020

It rarely swells beyond the sum of its parts; with parts as precision-tooled as this, it doesn't need to.

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