Retro City Rampage DX

1. epicdude12302

   Feb 26, 2014

   10

   I've never had any console besides a 3dsxl and Steam doesn't work on my computer. Therefore, Retro City Rampage had been unplayable for me forI've never had any console besides a 3dsxl and Steam doesn't work on my computer. Therefore, Retro City Rampage had been unplayable for me for a couple of years. When the news came that it would arrive on 3ds I couldn't contain my excitement. I was so excited that I downloaded it at 6:00 am the day it came out. And never once have I regretted the purchase. Retro City Rampage DX is an absolute masterpiece. It's basically GTA in the 90's. Now that may not sound the best but let me finish. First, I'm going to start with the visuals. This game is mastered perfectly for a "retro" feel. There are 13 different radio stations so you can change the music while playing! Plus, you can change the colors to look like any 80's or 90's gaming system. Next, I'll talk about gameplay. The open world city is HUGE! There are over 20 different vehicles to drive and you can customize Player, your avatar, with various hats and glasses. So once you beat the main game, open world wil have you on the run from the cops for years to come. The missions are full of charm, character, and humor! There are 62 missions in all that you can enjoy. Some are WAY easier that others. The first few missions are insanely easy but around level 25 the difficulty spikes. The missions will have you thinking, trying not to get blown up by the cops and, well raging. I mean raging to the point where you'll throw your system out the window! Sometimes the story doesn't make any sense but that's why this is called a parody game. Sometimes you'll be laughing out loud at the games references. Other times you'll be thinking : really? In terms of extras the game is loaded! here's a list of some of them: there are 3 mini games : bit trip runner (WARNING: this one's a rager, epic meal time, and super meat boy, there are shops where you can change your cars color and equip it with guns and missile launchers, various stores that sell various things, countless items for you to find throughout the city, warp pipes to different zones, a casino (you can actually gamble), arcade challenges (fun mini-missions) and much, much more! In conclusion, this game is, in all aspects, perfect and essential for any 3ds owners. This was $10 well spent. GRAPHICS: 10/10. SOUNDTRACK: 10/10. GAMEPLAY: 10/10 EXTRAS/BONUSES/SIDE CONTENT :10/10. LASTING APPEAL: 10/10. FUN: 10/10.… Expand

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2. AQY

   Mar 1, 2014

   10

   That's really a very good game! I would say, that this game is the best eShop Game forever. The Controls a fantastic und the story isThat's really a very good game! I would say, that this game is the best eShop Game forever. The Controls a fantastic und the story is LEGENDARY xD. BUY THIS GAME!!! :D… Expand

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4. The_Applesauce

   Mar 24, 2014

   9

   If you like the old top down GTA games, or even just oldschool NES games, you'll love this. Wasn't really bothered by the lack of 3D since theIf you like the old top down GTA games, or even just oldschool NES games, you'll love this. Wasn't really bothered by the lack of 3D since the 3D is so hard to use anyway. Controls take a little getting used to.
   
   Overall, a hilarious, nostalgia fueled adventure with an extra dose of explosions.
   Highly recommend for any platform.… Expand

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5. YeestMcFouster

   Jan 26, 2021

   9

   Retro City Rampage DX is a great game, the NES aesthetic is memorable and gets the job done, but not as well as it's spiritual successor,Retro City Rampage DX is a great game, the NES aesthetic is memorable and gets the job done, but not as well as it's spiritual successor, Shakedown Hawaii. The story is alright, but the gameplay itself is where RCR DX shines, but again, not as bright as Shakedown Hawaii. If you love classic GTA titles, you'll love Retro City Rampage DX. Final verdict? 9/10… Expand

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6. godef

   Mar 15, 2014

   8

   Great game,so funny.Good price.I don't use to buy this kind of game,but I have to say that is a big surprise.I'm so happy with it.The retroGreat game,so funny.Good price.I don't use to buy this kind of game,but I have to say that is a big surprise.I'm so happy with it.The retro look is cool,it reminds me when I was young and I played videogames.It's almost like a 8 bits GTA.… Expand

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7. GamerGameGames

   Mar 1, 2014

   8

   Great game port, is the weight that I can say positive. Cons are - not disclosed potential 3D (It is not used in the game)
   8/10 for portGreat game port, is the weight that I can say positive. Cons are - not disclosed potential 3D (It is not used in the game)
   8/10 for port
   9/10 for game… Expand

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8. M8_Red

   Aug 22, 2018

   8

   This aptly named title is a gem. Especially for 90's kids, or those who appreciate the video games and science fantasy movies from 1985-2000.This aptly named title is a gem. Especially for 90's kids, or those who appreciate the video games and science fantasy movies from 1985-2000. This is a nostalgia trip through and through. From the seemingly limitless retro references to how the game actually feels during game play, RCRDX is a blast from the past. Especially for fans of the original GTA or GTA2. The graphics are limited to the 8 bit style of the original NES. However, it does not suffer from the same shortfalls, such as frame rate drop when too many sprites are on screen, as the NES or Genesis. The graphical design is both wonderfully terrible and terribly wonderful. One example is the decisively low quality of the "Player's" and NPC sprites vs. some of the grand designs on billboards, signs, or cut scenes. All purposefully and masterfully designed as such to make this title truly feel like it had an original release on the Genesis or NES.
   
   Because of this RCRDX can also be quite frustrating. The controls, for example, suffer from similar problems as the retro games this title is meant to imitate. Also, the top-down view makes stomping on enemies difficult, which is surprisingly encouraged throughout the story and is more effective than shooting with a machine gun. Another drawback of RCRDX is its short storyline. It's long enough to feel like a complete game. But, it seems to build slowly and then suddenly climax, thus leaving you feeling unsatisfied. Even an extra 2 or 3 missions would have made a huge difference. But hey, at least it's not GTA Chinatown Wars!
   
   All in all, this game plays very well and anyone would have a blast playing it, even if it's just in free roam mode trying to... well.... rampage the city. The game is solid enough to be fun even if you don't understand many of the references. However, it does have some symptoms of retro controls-itis which is more frustrating than a deal breaker. Therefore, an 8 out of 10 goes to Retro City Rampage DX for the Nintendo 3DS. Simply put, it's a terribly wonderful creation. Luckily, the wonders outweigh the terrors (aka: Chinatown Wars).
   
   NOTE: it's the vast number of retro references that takes this title to a new level of joy and childish delight. Its worth playing again just for this fact. If you do, you'll find oh so many more references than before. Also note, this title feels completely at home on the 3DS. The touch screen is only used for weapons select and map display. Thanks!… Expand

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