Huntdown

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. DarkStation
    May 26, 2020
    70
    While Huntdown's cloying one-liners and disconcerting framing can occasionally come across as grating, its captivating gunplay successfully mixes the chaos of classic run and gun games with the methodical cadence of modern cover shooters. Dashing through murderous strikes while you slide under incoming bullets creates a sense of cool that the game's writing fails to deliver, inching it a little bit closer to the heights of its many points of inspiration. It may be somewhat short and fairly straightforward, but Huntdown's gameplay largely succeeds at emulating the type of testosterone-fueled bedlam perfected by its silver screen counterparts.

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#29 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 11 out of 62
  1. Zacharie
    May 14, 2020
    9
    One of the best side scrolling shooter I've played, and the cover system brings some welcomed depth to the gameplay. It's not a very longOne of the best side scrolling shooter I've played, and the cover system brings some welcomed depth to the gameplay. It's not a very long game, but it's challenging enough to keep you busy for a while. From a technical viewpoint, the game is close to perfect.… Full Review »
  2. Cifius
    May 14, 2020
    10
    "He was a man since he was a boy". This IS the best and most entertaining arcade shooter I've ever played! The graphics, music, sound effects"He was a man since he was a boy". This IS the best and most entertaining arcade shooter I've ever played! The graphics, music, sound effects and smooth game-play is excellent! It brings so many good memories back from my youth playing games in the arcades and watching badass action movies like Robocop, Blade Runner, The Warriors, Escape from NY, Terminator etc. Lots of great one liners from both the protagonists and bosses/minions makes you laugh out loud!

    This game is a must buy!    … Full Review »
  3. GamingUnites
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Huntdown is trying to achieve 80's/early 90's video game fun whilst being an homage to the culture of those times and still allowing forHuntdown is trying to achieve 80's/early 90's video game fun whilst being an homage to the culture of those times and still allowing for modern conveniences.

    It succeeds in every way.

    Checkpoints are frequent, meaning there's little frustration but still a decent amount of skill required to progress. The only thing you need to do is complete a level completely to have progress saved. Perfect for dip in and out gameplay.

    The gameplay itself is great - it's oldskool with an extra layer of sophistication due to the modern era, especially the bosses.

    The humour is always present and fulfills the 80's style it promises, as does the gorgeous pixel graphics and soundtrack.

    The bosses are much more interesting than anything I experienced back in the day and are a joy to overcome.

    Get a bit drunk, remember the 80's, stick a controller in your hands and just enjoy the fun of it all.

    I had lots of great time playing this and I heartily recommend it to anyone who loved the games of yesteryear.    … Full Review »
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