Huntdown is an arcade shooter reminiscent of games such as Contra. Whether it’s a sawn-off shotgun, rocket launcher or a hockey stick, you’re a force to be reckoned with. Along the way, you’ll also find secondary weapons you can pick up for some extra firepower. Even though the submachine gun isn’t as hard-hitting, the rate of firing was helpful for multiple enemies. I stuck with Anna Conda most of the time. You can swap characters at any time, although you do have to restart the level if you’re already in one. Each hunter has an individual gun and throwable weapon, and each weapon does make a difference in how you approach the levels. The hunters don’t care what they have to do, just as long as they get paid. Themed criminal gangs are running rampant, the police are useless and the Shimamoto Corporation wants you to clear out the criminal underworld. All representing different walks of life in this mega corporation-filled future, a Human, a Cyborg and a Droid. Three bounty hunters – Anna Conda, John Sawyer and Mow Man. Enter Huntdown, a mish-mash of grimy futuristic dystopias with a criminal underworld, resembling themed gangs ala The Warriors all bundled up in a 90’s era arcade 2D shooter. ![]() It also happens to make a great setting for video games, in fact, most movies had a video game adaptation, or heavily inspired them. During the 70s and 80s the world got its fair share of futuristic dystopias through movies Escape from New York, Blade Runner, Robocop, The Terminator and even The Warriors.
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