Game #922: Shakedown Hawaii

  Maybe I should charge per view?

 Shakedown Hawaii is a delicious 16-bit like rendition of GTA, but unlike the classic GTA games, this one actually plays amazingly well. 

 It's a 2-D sandbox that feels straight out of a high-end 2-D PC game, you can hijack any vehicle, there are tons of buildings you can get inside of, you can purchase a small assortment of clothes and haircuts for any of the three playable characters and there are a ton of weapons to play around with, from your basic guns and shotguns to even a pair of scissors you can use to cut the hair of your helpless victims. And there's a very high degree of destruction allowed, pretty much anything that isn't a building can be destroyed or burned down. Amazing.

 The entire game runs on humor, so no gritty crime drama here. You play as a veteran property CEO and it's your job to cut expenses as much as possible, while maximizing profits. It's basically a parody on capitalism to the point of ridiculousness, and it does have its moments. There are a ton of missions to go through, and there's a lot of variety. From shootouts in the jungle, to speedboat escapes to stealing vans.... there's a lot to do and the game does a decent job at keeping it fresh.

 Well, this is the only 2D GTA/GTA-Clone I've ever liked. The gameplay is super simple but fun, and since you can pretty much destroy everything, it's highly satisfying. It's also a perfect fit for the Switch, since the game works great in short bursts.

 8.0