Huntdown

"Huntdown may not appeal to everyone, but if you have a soft spot for 16-bit retro shooters and &s;80s action movies (or if you happen to be a nostalgic gamer of a certain age), it&s;s pretty much guaranteed to please. …"

"Huntdown is, quite simply, one of the best side-scrolling shooters I&s;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 …"

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

"Not only does Huntdown perfect what&s;s been done in 2D shooters, it offers several new ways forward for the genre. A retro-minded tour-de-force that feels right at home in 2020."

"If classic run and gun games are something that piques the interest, Huntdown is a must buy. I am glad the amazing trailer was for a fantastic game. A throwback that doesn’t reinvent the wheel but works out some of …"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"Huntdown is definitely one of the best games I’ve played thus far in 2020. From its simplistic and addictive gameplay mechanics, to the arsenal of weaponry at your disposal, the fact that its perfectly balanced, and the unique and challenging …"

"Huntdown is set in a dystopian future, in a city where gangs run rampant and the police have resorted to hiring bounty hunters to deal with the worst of the worst. Choosing from one of three possible hunters, players can …"

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

"Huntdown is a throwback run and gun shooter that cares about style and rewards precision."

"Huntdown is a blistering and blood-soaked adventure that may look retro but feels remarkably modern. The title takes the basic formula of the sidescroller and tweaks it with notable improvements such as a cover system and boss battles that require …"

"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."

"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;s challenging but largely fair, with some thrilling boss encounters that require a variety …"

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

"In a new and dark future. Street gangs have taken over cities. Only bounty hunters dare to enter them. In this retro 2D action game, we will fight against 20 differents bosses."

"Huntdown is awesome, plain and simple."

"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;s a perfect starting point in the genre for all gaming backgrounds"

"A 2D run and gunner that&s;s as in your face as an 80s Troma classic, Huntdown matches its excess with brilliant detail."

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

"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 …"

"Huntdown is a delightfully detailed and expertly crafted throwback to old-school run n&s; gun arcade shooters."

"While not hitting it out of the park like it could have, Huntdown still manages to deliver an extremely satisfying and raucously fun package that will appeal to genre newcomers and veterans alike."

"Huntdown has been out for a while, but it&s;s a good, silly tonic for players looking for a nice distraction from all of the heavy and involved open-world adventuring out there. It&s;ll scratch most of your action itches and, if …"

"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."

"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;s streamlined, old-school and not bloated in any way whatsoever. I thoroughly enjoyed my …"

"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."

"Huntdown is a tribute to eighties movies and games. It combines the action from titles as Streets of Rage and movies like The Warriors and Last Action Hero in a side-scrolling shooter, which is best enjoyed in co-op. That way …"