Review: The Videokid (Steam)

Test your skills to the max with this fun & challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 1980s neighbourhood filled with danger…

Pros:

  • Nice chunky voxel graphics.
  • Small download size 290MB.
  • Chip tune soundtrack.
  • Paperboy free runner game play. Deliver VHS tapes in the red mailboxes whilst avoiding obstacles and people.
  • Jump, Skate and grind cars, Trucks and benches to rack up your score.
  • Use the VHS tapes to not only deliver but used to hit people/targets.
  • Collect coins.
  • Shop where you spend coins to unlock new skins and new moves.
  • Leader board support.
  • Score and length reached markers.
  • Very addictive nature.
  • Controller support.
  • Levels randomize so no two games are the same.
  • Great fun to play.
  • Easy to pick up and play.
  • Strong “One more go” ethos.
  • Cameo overload! Characters and vehicles from the golden age of TV. From the A-Team, Turtles, Batman to Herbie, Ghostbusters and so many many more.

Cons:

  • No Steam achievements.
  • Restarting is slow.
  • Bare bones graphics option. Can only set resolution and graphic quality.
  • No checkpoints.
  • Levels randomize but after lengthy play, You start getting the same parts over and over.
  • Cannot avoid the sewer sections.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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