Shakedown: Hawaii, the successor to Vblank Entertainment's open world retro game parody Retro City Rampage, will finally see a Switch release on 7th May after slipping from its initial projected release way back in 2017. Vblank has has released two new trailers to get you back in the mood.
From the look of the videos (see below for the general overview trailer), it takes all the violence and mayhem of Retro City Rampage, adds another helping and turns everything up to 16-bit. Taking control of three characters, you'll be shaping the neighbourhood to your liking as you build a corporation using a wide variety of underhanded (and usually ridiculously violent) tactics. As you can see, you'll take in a range of environments and vehicles with the ultimate goal of running the entire island by hook or by crook.
A 3DS version is also still in the works, although that won't be arriving until a later date. Vblank promises that it will support both the original 3DS and the 'New' variant, though - good news for anybody still rocking Nintendo's previous handheld.
After such a long wait it's great to see Shakedown: Hawaii finally get a solid date - especially one so soon. Did you enjoy the 8-bit stylings of Retro City Rampage? How does this grab you? Drop us a comment below.
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I have no doubt that the two year wait will be worth it!
I so want this game!
This game looks hilarious. Blowing up computer servers to get rid of bad hotel reviews??? That's good stuff.
Bout time.
Been waiting since launch
Cannot wait for this!!
Reminds me of old school GTA, might keep an eye out, just in case of a physical double pack (I can dream)
Out on my birthday too! Awesome!
Awesome. I really loved Retro City Rampage so I've been patiently looking forward to this one.
Is it a AAA game?
I will preorder this today
Yesss...been waiting for a zillion years for this!
@H_Hunter Yeah, It's EA's big 2019 release!
yooooooo day 1 buy for sure!
still waiting for that physical?
Nice, going to get this just cause I love Retro City Rampage.
Retro city rampage was a very fun game and very much looking forward to shakedown Miami.
Looks great and definitely picking this up day one.
can u pre purchase this right now?
Holy crap, never thought I’d see the day. I loved RCR. I doubt this’ll have the same charm but I think it’ll make up for it in other ways. Day one for me!
Given up hope on this one. Glad it’s coming soon. I’ll be there
They promised a physical version - they only mentioning a vita physical right now.... hmmmmm
This is one of the games I was looking forward to when I got my Switch and I know it will be worth the wait. Retro City Rampage was amazing. This looks three times as ludicrous LOL
Can't wait to read the article about the next delay!
I need a physical copy soon!!! It'll be worth the wait. I can't keep double dipping; it's getting too expensive.
Surely you are pulling my leg, NL. What's next, a RedOut release date!?! Very funny, but I'm on to you....
Nice! This is on my wishlist since half an eternity.
This looks absolutely awesome
Ahh, I already have so many games to play! I'll get this one for sure at some point though.
Really hope it still gets a 3ds release even if I don’t pick it up. The 3ds shouldn’t die yet.
Can’t wait! Seems like RCR, but more fun!
@bluedogrulez Actually they still haven’t announced if the Redout May date is physical or digital only .... so actually still waiting
I'll buy this one on 3ds. Happy to see Vblank didn't abandon the system and will still follow through on the 3ds release.
Physical Release for Switch confirmed:
https://www.vblank.com/20190429_physical_releases.php
Will take a few months, though. Gonna wait
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