A successor to Wiiware's Retro City Rampage, Shakedown: Hawaii is firing onto Switch and 3DS this spring. Keeping us in a state of excitement for its release is this brand new trailer, which we've shared for you up above.
The game is a 16-bit, destructible, open-world adventure that parodies big business and the white collar crimes associated with it. You'll take control of a trio of protagonists as you build a corporation, acquire businesses, sabotage competitors, rezone land (by demolishing it) and shake down shops for protection money.
The game's developer tells us that the game is now in console certification, meaning we should hear of an exact release date soon. Until then, though, feel free to learn more with this game overview video. You can never have too much 16-bit chaos beamed into your eyeballs.
Are you looking forward to picking this one up? Will you be getting it for Switch, or giving it a whirl on the good ol' 3DS? Tell us below.
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I’m surprised this is coming to 3DS now - is it worth the development effort? Might be worth a look
Gonna be fun. I loved retro city. This reminds me of Ikari Warriors mixed with old school GTA.
Finally, something that isn't a 10 year old port on my 3DS. Been waiting for this one!
I think it's going to be Cuphead, Katana Zero, and this for me in the next couple of months.
Awesome! This looks amazing. Gives me a bit of a Hotline Miami vibe.. God I wish they would make a new game or bring Hotline Miami 2 with nice level editting posibilities to switch.
Gonna purchase this on both switch and 3DS.
The gameplay really reminds me of Cannon Fodder.
Will probably wait for retail.
Looks good, life in the 3ds yet....
@JoeDiddley The game was originally developed to be on the 3DS and I think it's more a sign of integrity than a busines move to bring it on this platform still.
This looks great. I will be picking this up as soon as there is a physical copy to buy.
@infernogott "Will probably wait for retail."
And then you won't get it - did the previous one come to retail No.
I myself been waiting long enough since it was rumored last year.
@JoeDiddley
With over seventy million systems out there and the eShop still running, I think it's a pretty good idea to still release the 3DS version.
Certainly going to win him favors with both Nintendo and certain fans. He kept his word on the WiiWare version of RetroCity Rampage as well, even if that obviously wasn't good business in the short run. But that's the version I played.
Wow, this game took a long time to develop. Nintendo showed this game in their first indie reveal for the Switch. Glad it's finally coming, so I hope everything has been ironed out. Nice to see it on 3DS too for those that are still using it. I can't imagine it'll sell really well on there, but hey, it doesn't hurt having it.
The new trailer looks great though.
I wonder if they will sell the Switch physical version direct like they did with Retro City Rampage.
Sweet, looks worth the wait. Picked up RCR on every device I had, it was a hoot
@SwitchForce
I would be surprised if this didn't get a physical release considering there are around 4 services (Limited Run, Super Rare, Special Reserve, and Strictly Limited) that are competing for Indie games to release. Wayforward also has already had a game or two come out via Limited Run.
As far as the game, looks good. I messed with the original a bit but only got through the first few levels before moving on. I'll keep on eye on this though.
Oooooh my god wow I’m getting this. Retro city rampage is great and this looks even better! I’m honestly torn between buying this for 3DS or switch
This gameplay looks fun, but the fact that you play a violent fixer for white collar criminals is a huge turn-off. Hard pass.
@SwitchForce Funny. I own the retail for Retro City Rampage for Switch (sold from VBlank Homepage).
By the way things are going, I'm guessing this game'll launch alongside Switch 2 lol. Putting aside my huge disappointment due to the incredible delay, I really enjoyed Retro City, so I'll probably get it when it goes on a huge sale.
@MattFox in 2021? Since Switch 2 is only going to come out wen PS5 and X2 come out.
I have to get this.
If the game has stereoscopic 3D, i'm getting the 3DS version. Been waiting for this, hope its good!
Yesss.... this has been one of my more anticipated Switch releases for a loooong while now. It was revealed very early on and then just fell off the face of the Earth.
Can't wait though, by looks of the last randomly spread tf out trailers.
Loved Retro City Rampage and love these 16 bit visuals. I’ve been waiting a long time for this. Release it already!
@khululy @Pod really good to hear. I’d be more tempted to pick up the 3ds version because of the support
Yes, after i finish my backlog of other games
I still need to get RCR.. it's almost never on sale and thats when i usually grab eshop releases
@SwitchForce actually it did in a collectors edition for PC and Vita.
Been waiting forever for this, but still looking forward to it. If it's 3D enabled, I'm sure it will be pretty, but I think I'll get it for Switch.
Visuals are a little worse than I was hoping for but I will put this on the list.
@Jokerwolf Yep. It was supposed to launch 2 years ago lol. I think 2021 is a pretty good prediction.
this game was supposed to be out what; 2 years ago?
i'll grab it no doubt.
Can't wait to play it on release day in 2035.
Going to by on 3ds if frame rate is good as I love that little machine with its 2 screens.
Hope the devs like money.
Day one buy for sure baby!!!!!! Yasss!
@JoeDiddley
It's also releasing on Vita. If they consider that worth the effort, the 3DS would definitely be.
Wait, do you mean my most anticipated game since...I don’t know, like 1745, is actually coming out and I’ll be able to play it in the next months? You sure? Don’t play with my heart 😂
I dusted off my 3DS and tried charging it only to find out the battery has completely depleted and won’t hold a charge.
It’s dead. I don’t know if they even sell battery replacements.
@Galactus_33 They do. Just head on over to nintendo's store.
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod10336
Want!! I had a desire to see a new Smash T.V. after seeing that trailer.
Looks a treat- really digging that new retro wave soundtrack.
I knew this had a Retro city rampage feel to it. I might pick this one up soon.
Been looking forward to this for what seems like forever now. Will be triple dipping with the Switch, 3ds and ps4 releases(if I had a Vita I would be getting it for it as well)
This looks great
Too much feasting need a PreOrder date. And don't make it like the last time where the server where hammer so much those wanting it couldn't get it.
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