Review: The Videokid (Steam)

Rating: 7
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · February 3, 2017

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.

The Numbers

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
7/10

Accessability - 7/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

The Videokid is the definitive Paperboy homage. It is solid fun, The inclusion of so many cameo appearances really do cheer you up as you fly through. Wish it would restart attempts faster but the game is s o much fun to play. The unlocks do take ages but when you are having so much fun playing the game anyway, This seems a small complaint. In short The Videokid is a worthy game and a perfect time waster.