Shakedown Hawaii

 Switch
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 9 out of 45
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  1. Jholmes2785
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    Really fun game that doesn’t take itself to seriously. Visuals are very clean looking and 16-bit adds a nostalgic touch to it. Gameplay is very easy which makes for a relaxing play through. Customization is very limited and doesn’t save to your character/vehicle at times. Offers a in-game currency that allows you to invest in companies/buildings but the linear story basically spoonReally fun game that doesn’t take itself to seriously. Visuals are very clean looking and 16-bit adds a nostalgic touch to it. Gameplay is very easy which makes for a relaxing play through. Customization is very limited and doesn’t save to your character/vehicle at times. Offers a in-game currency that allows you to invest in companies/buildings but the linear story basically spoon feeds it to the player.… Expand
  2. hassanchop79
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    A nice game but a little too much basic. Too easy as well. A little repetitive and the story is way too short.
    You will have fun with this game but is feels like it could have been so much better.
    The gameplay is actually very good and fun.
  3. anielahome
    Jul 18, 2021
    6
    I was a little disappointed with this game, it's not bad but it looks a little underdeveloped. I thought it was like a 90's GTA, but it's not. Moving around in a car and the protagonist swimming kinda turned me off from this game. An interesting proposition but it could have been better.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 27, 2020
    75
    Overall, there's enough charm here in Shakedown: Hawaii to wring out a number of hours of enjoyment. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 28]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 8, 2019
    75
    A worthy successor to the Retro City Rampage, this is a 16-bit pack full of action and explosions that destroy even the fourth wall and jump right into your heart. If you loved GTA and the 16-bit era, you will love this game.
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  3. FNintendo
    Jun 28, 2019
    70
    Shakedown: Hawaii brings forth a fun, well-humoured and visually satisfying 16-bit inspired world to a game that despite its good intentions, does not fully tick all the necessary boxes to achieve its entire potential. Mostly because the game feels like it ends too quickly, even though there is still plenty to do but the overall feeling of repetitiveness and a certain lack of challenge make it less compelling and involving than it could be. All that said, this is still a good effort that will keep players enjoyed.
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