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Retro City Rampage™ DX

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

What works
  • Strong nostalgia and humor
  • Varied missions and mini-games
  • Open world exploration
  • Customization options
  • Frequent updates and content
Things to keep in mind
  • No multiplayer or co-op
  • Some missions can be frustrating
  • Short story length
  • Controls may take time to master
  • Humor and references may not appeal to all

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • City of Brass

  • ZeroRanger

  • Hotline Miami

  • Syder Arcade

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  • Zombie Driver HD

  • GoNNER

  • NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

  • Immortal Redneck
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Good Robot

  • Helskate
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Retro City Rampage™ DX: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Violence.

Why this game works

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