Huntdown

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 75
  3. Negative: 9 out of 75
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  1. RaphFS
    May 16, 2020
    9
    Excellent run n gun! Nice surprise, flying under the mainstream radar! Great gameplay, scenarios and boss fights!
  2. rvncto
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This game is very fun. Its a simple 2d pixel art platform shooter. Theres a button for shooting, a button for secondary weapon, a jump button, dash button, and change primary weapon. But it does all of the things it is perfectly. The 2d pixel art is gorgeous. Its an homage to that era rather than trying to just trying to look like its from that era. There is voice acted linesThis game is very fun. Its a simple 2d pixel art platform shooter. Theres a button for shooting, a button for secondary weapon, a jump button, dash button, and change primary weapon. But it does all of the things it is perfectly. The 2d pixel art is gorgeous. Its an homage to that era rather than trying to just trying to look like its from that era. There is voice acted lines for the characters that are pretty funny.

    The game isnt too long though i let it drag out and spent maybe 10+ hours with it. Cause it was so good i was savoring my time with it. The main attraction of the game are the bosses. there are 20 of them, and they all have a "theme" with their own funny voice acted one-liners. They all have a unique attack pattern and sometimes secondary form that you must recognize and counter. They were all decently challenging , i did die quite a few times per boss, but none of them felt impossible. Every one of the bosses made me laugh with their lines.

    the game plays well, provided decent challenge, looks beautiful. one of my favorites for sure.    … Expand
  3. fruitbat1015
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    10/10
    Once you get used to the gameplay, you'll have a lot of fun with this one.
    If you're a fan of the 80's, get this.
  4. minhhieuvuong
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Very good!!!!dfbttrbdwkmjdjfdnfjnndfjbnnnbhtnndjfnbfdsjfdnnbnbnfbnjdnfnbnhndnvnhunwunfhnbjnhusnfhbnsnfbnnbynsynrybcuxnvunndsunfnubnbrntrgn
  5. Zerodarkaxel
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too short but, the scent of old school is present. I love it. I would like to see a secuel.… Expand
  6. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    really bad gameplay with repetitive cut scenes and actions over and over. feels empty
  7. gillibrand
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Really fun. The levels are a little uninspired, though do get a more interesting later on. The normal enemies could also use more variety. It's the boss battles that are the star for me. There are a lot and they're really varied. They're a good difficulty too--they take practice, but aren't frustrating.

    I played on Hard difficulty, since Normal was going by too fast. I think that was    Really fun. The levels are a little uninspired, though do get a more interesting later on. The normal enemies could also use more variety. It's the boss battles that are the star for me. There are a lot and they're really varied. They're a good difficulty too--they take practice, but aren't frustrating.

    I played on Hard difficulty, since Normal was going by too fast. I think that was right. That gives you 3 health bars instead of 5, and means you can't just spray and pray your way through tough spots.    … Expand
  8. Sijun
    Mar 11, 2021
    8
    What a gem. I dont really know what else to say. I love games like this. Very cool "story", great pixel graphics, wonderful dystopian atmosphere, awesome humor, lots of action. Feels great on the Switch. The only downside: its quite short. Other than that, really good.
  9. TomMonday
    Apr 6, 2022
    7
    Look, this game isn’t deep. Retro run-and-gun with moderate difficulty and gorgeous pixel art. If you’re into 80s sci-if action flicks, there’s plenty here for you. Great voice acting. Nice cameo by Gizmo!
  10. ners83
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Without exaggeration, this is one of the best games in recent years. The gameplay, controls and styling are excellent. John Sawyer's lines stay in the memory for a long time, it's a perfect balance of wittiness and coolness. It would be great if the developers add more secrets, characters, weapons and cool finishing moves in the sequel.
  11. Vlad013
    May 15, 2022
    10
    A very entertaining tribute to the action games from the 90s. Would totally recommend.
  12. jens76
    Apr 17, 2022
    8
    Wenn sich jemand fühlt, wird er größer, also muss man ihn unten halten... HUNTDOWN
  13. CJdaDJ
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    This game is freakin fun! I don't usually go for these but it was really enjoyable! Gives me Escape from NY vibes. Great soundtrack, cheesy 80s one liners. And for 10 to 15 bucks?! WORTH IT! Get it!
  14. Gramscci
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Una joya 2d que te cautivará visualmente. Una obra que seguramente será memorable para quién lo juegue, tiene un game play divertido y exquisito como pocos, literalmente una fusión de contra y metal Slug con tintes de otra joya indie: Katana Zero!
  15. NGMAN1987
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Considering this game completely went under my radar and I had no idea of it's existence until it's release on the eShop. A trailer view later and it was an instant purchase. It really looks, sounds and feels as great as it actually is and then some.

    For a game that I didn't have to build up any expectations up until it's release. It is a 10/10 top tier, superb, excellent indie game    Considering this game completely went under my radar and I had no idea of it's existence until it's release on the eShop. A trailer view later and it was an instant purchase. It really looks, sounds and feels as great as it actually is and then some.

    For a game that I didn't have to build up any expectations up until it's release. It is a 10/10 top tier, superb, excellent indie game that any run'n'gun fan or nostalgia seeker will love from the bottom of their heart. And for me, it is GOTY.

    To summarise:
    Graphics: 10/10 this is cream of the crop handcrafted pixel goodness. It may look like it's from the 90s but it's quite clearly been designed in the 2020s. It is an absolute marvel to look at even down to the small details. Nothing has been overlooked, the world looks and feels alive.

    Gameplay: Brutally difficult but honestly fair. You will die a lot. But the more you play, the better you'll get. The shooting feels hefty, the cover system is awesome and implements well. Enemy variety is quite a standard affair when it comes to any game like this but the boss battles are very memorable and you will end up with a 'favourite' guaranteed. Gun variety is a mix but nothing too over the top. All levels follow the same structure i.e complete 3 sections then a boss. Reviewers has critiqued on this but I think its designed this way for speedrunners. There is nothing more satisfying then turning up to a gun fight with a baseball bat and a boomerang and singlehandlely taking down every enemy without taking a hit.

    Sound: 10/10 - This game is fully voice acted which surprised me. Bosses have catchphrases, enemies talk to one another and your chosen hero has their own set of one liners when taking out the trash. Music is very retro with many influences taking from the futuristic worlds of 80s/ early 90s action flicks. Sound can usually get overlooked in a game like this but certainly not the case here.

    Performance: 9/10 - It runs like a hot knife through butter with no lag, stuttering or frame drops throughout the whole playthrough. The only glitches I've seen so far are sound clipping and some minor graphic gltiches, but this only seems to happen when you are through mid clip and you get killed. Never offputting because it happens when you're dead.

    Longevity: 2 starting difficulty's, easy and hard (I recommend hard as the most authentic experience) An even harder mode unlocks after completing it on hard (one hit dead). I am thoroughly enjoying the newly unlocked difficulty.
    There are 20 levels altogether, and while the levels aren't huge. there are 3 optional challenges to complete in every level. One particular challenge (complete the level without dying) will keep you busy for a very long time, as it's going to take a lot of practice to get to that stage. This game has gripped me enough with it's charm and challenge that I will be coming back to this game to attempt to 100% it.

    Extras: Best opening credit pixel cinematic I've ever seen in any game ever. It sets the tone for the entire game and hearing the narrator profoundly growl 'Huntdown' never gets old.

    It's a shame this game will unfortunetely go under everyones radar due to a minimal ad campaign and I just hope it gets the credit it deserves because this is the best indie title I've played since Katana Zero.    … Expand
  16. abrus
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    What a gem! This is a ripping game from start to finish! Awesome retro graphics with so much attention to detail. A brilliant atmospheric soundtrack, lots of great sound effects and cheesy speech samples, but most importantly REALLY fun gameplay. Every weapon is worth using and there are so many satisfying moments where you can take out large groups of thugs with a well timed shot. TheWhat a gem! This is a ripping game from start to finish! Awesome retro graphics with so much attention to detail. A brilliant atmospheric soundtrack, lots of great sound effects and cheesy speech samples, but most importantly REALLY fun gameplay. Every weapon is worth using and there are so many satisfying moments where you can take out large groups of thugs with a well timed shot. The levels are all excellent to play through and the bosses are really fun to fight. They are challenging but fair once you have worked out how to deal with them. I think I'll be coming back to this one periodically for many years to come!… Expand
  17. Cadmmo
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    Buen juego, tiene todo lo que se le podría pedir a un juego del genero, deja poco que desear, se puede decir que flaquea un poco en música y diferencias notorias en niveles (en cuanto diseño del plataformeo). Cuesta encontrar juegos tan buenos de el genero en la época, un gusto.
  18. Nikopro245
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    This game, for its genre is as close to perfection as it gets. Really what does it do wrong:

    Positives: + Some of the best pixel art I have seen + Awesome soundtrack pumping throughout + entire game audio spoken instead of just written like most other indie games + really fun gameplay + fun two player coop mode + plenty of different weapons to collect + lots of variety in gameplay + no    This game, for its genre is as close to perfection as it gets. Really what does it do wrong:

    Positives:
    + Some of the best pixel art I have seen
    + Awesome soundtrack pumping throughout
    + entire game audio spoken instead of just written like most other indie games
    + really fun gameplay + fun two player coop mode
    + plenty of different weapons to collect
    + lots of variety in gameplay
    + no bugs or long load times

    Negatives
    - would have been good to have had some more character variety based on skills (not just aesthetic)
    - no power up or grading system    … Expand
  19. Ardho
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    This game has a good level of design and is not repetitive, and the sound of shooting is satisfying
  20. Zski
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    A must play for anyone who grew up playing the SNES or watching 80’s movies. The gameplay isn’t very deep, but it’s technical and challenging, which makes it very entertaining and rewarding. The simplicity and challenge really brings me back the same feelings I experienced playing games from the 8 and 16bit era. Obviously it’s impossible to ignore the incredible pixel graphics and 80’s artA must play for anyone who grew up playing the SNES or watching 80’s movies. The gameplay isn’t very deep, but it’s technical and challenging, which makes it very entertaining and rewarding. The simplicity and challenge really brings me back the same feelings I experienced playing games from the 8 and 16bit era. Obviously it’s impossible to ignore the incredible pixel graphics and 80’s art design. The aesthetics found that perfect sweet spot between still feeling like this is a game from the 90’s, while going the extra mile to make it look REALLY good. It doesn’t try to modernize the graphics too much so that it takes away from the old school aesthetics. I really appreciate the efforts they made to preserve the feeling like you’re playing a game from 25 years ago without improving the graphics to the point where it feels like a modern game. The music, the sound design, the art, everything is awesome. Truly a game that has not received the mainstream attention it deserves. I just wish the levels were longer, and a little less time spent on boss fights.… Expand
  21. Oddlennon
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    Fun game!
    Simplistic but fun, old school side scrolling shooter.
    I’ve been working my way through lots of games of this style. This is definitely one of the better ones.
  22. sloomo
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    This is an average game. But I still think it’s worth around $3. If you pay more you might regret it.

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Nintenderos
    Oct 4, 2020
    80
    Huntdown is a very good game. Its frenetic and modernized action, its beautifully created setting and its design full of details, makes it one of the best run & gun games on Nintendo Switch and will delight veteran and new players.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Jun 25, 2020
    80
    Huntdown is a cool, crass and challenging game that manages to do just enough to stand out above the static of analogue signals. Its strength is in how it never takes itself seriously, while the tried-and-tested gameplay and the clear attention to detail is a prime example of how to carve in quality presentation with a First Blood Survival Knife.
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  3. Starbit
    Jun 16, 2020
    80
    It doesn't quite stand out for its originality, but the gameplay experience is more than satisfying, with frantic action, a good visual world, enjoyable soundtrack and plenty of cheesy dialogue lines. With an additional layer of fun if played with two players, Huntdown on the Nintendo Switch is a recommended game for anyone looking for a fun and action-packed arcade experience.
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