Since it was confirmed for Nintendo Switch earlier this year (it had previously been announced for the 3DS, too) we've heard relatively little of Shakedown Hawaii, the next game from Vblank Entertainment. For fans of Retro City Rampage, however, the wait for details has been an anxious one.
Vblank Entertainment has been busy behind the scenes, however, taking development forward in gearing up for a 'full reveal'. The game isn't simply a stylistic sequel with more of the same gameplay, but rather it blends the frantic top-down action with management aspects. You're a criminal that's seeking to be a business tycoon, swallowing and obliterating business rivals in the quest to make even juicier profits and dominate the island. There also look to be various playstyles, while you need to utilise disguises for some tasks.
Check out the full trailer below.
You can get a full lowdown in this official blog post, too.
Shakedown Hawaii is still expected this year on both Switch and 3DS. Do you like the way it's shaping up?
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Reminds me of grand theft auto... Just better.
And that construction worker makes me think of Reggie for some reason.
Give me a release date! GIVE ME NOW!!
Can't wait for this!
Thigh buster 1:06 lmbo.
This new plot looks just a little too topical for my taste.
The first game was highly enjoyable and this one seems to be more of the same, except in this case, that's actually a good thing, because it'll be even bigger and better, even besides the obvious graphical update.
definitely pumped for this
Durian is so gross. Can't wait for this game!
This looks incredible and I didn't even like the first game...
This management/property acquisition element makes me way more interested. I thought it'd just be a prettier RCR, which was a fine enough game, but I'm much more interested knowing there's more to it.
Looks good, love the graphics. Will pick it up when it comes out
Never played the first, but it seemed too retro to me. This is also retro, but the 16-bit style is a classic (why don't more indies go for the SNES style rather than the over-used NES look?)
looks pretty cool will definitely pick this one up.
Ooh, tycoon eh? Just sold me even more on this game, i got the first one on the 3DS, but just couldn't get into it. Could have been the controlls i don't know.
@MarioPhD I agree, that is a gameplay element that piques my interest.
Given Rockstar won't, leave it to Brian Provinciano to bring the open-world mayhem goodness to Nintendo consoles. (And to Sony consoles that don't really need it since they have GTA to begin with, but that's another story...)
Not sure what was better, the whole subprime business model concept, the superfood drywall comment or seeing an 16-bit Countach pass a 16-bit A-Team-style van. Sold.
I am soooooo looking forward to this game! Actually, I've been since it was announced, as I'm a big fan of RCR.
One thing puzzles me though: the blog post says the protagonist is the CEO of a failing firm, but wasn't he meant to be The Player from RCR after a couple of decades?
I had absolutely no desire for this game before this trailer.
Now it looks quite intriguing.
That's a colossal jump in my books.
Looks absolutely superb
Was an april release apparently🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I like what I see.
Looks tighter than a ............
Looks diabolically good.
So no physical for Switch? Damn!!
I guess that Switch tax is real.
..looking good...but..
Y U No Make for Wii U?.. T_T
nice i can't wait for a release date
really hyped for this release!
City/island overtaking game! It seems the overtaking element makes any game better. ^^
@TossedLlama Retro City Rampage didn't, but who knows?
Ps4 and vita are getting physical releases of this game, why are switch only getting digital, hmm
This just reminds me of the original GTA, looks great with 80s storyline and graphics
Looks gorgeous and hilarious.
@Niinbendo I tweet them and they reply with: "there aren't plans as of yet". So don't hold your breath on that physical version sadly.
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