Huntdown - Switch

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: 5-12-2020
Moby Score (1-10): 8.2
Genre(s): Action, Side view, Platform, Shooter, Cyberpunk / dark sci-fi, 2D scrolling, Direct control
Media Type(s): Physical

CRIME DOESN'T PAY... UNLESS YOU'RE A BOUNTY HUNTER

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.## TWO PLAYER LOCAL CO-OP

Hunt solo or give suppressive fire and advance on the enemy together as you run, jump, and take cover in the mayhem-filled streets of the future## THREE LEGENDARY BOUNTY HUNTERS TO PLAY AS

• Anna Conda: Ex-commando and firearms expert. A loose-cannon trained to assassinate without question or mercy.
• John Sawyer: Special forces cop who left the law behind. This scarred veteran has lost so many limbs in combat he's half robot.
• Mow Man: Modified recon droid, stolen and empowered with banned software. Trades bodies for cold hard cash.

OLD SCHOOL MODERNIZED

Hand painted 16-bit pixel art graphics and hand-drawn animations combined with fluid action-packed 60-FPS gameplay and an epic synthesized soundtrack## 20 LEVELS

Gritty, neon soaked, graffiti strewn 80s cityscapes to cleanse, each with their own infamous gang boss to terminate and bounty to collect.## UNIQUE GANGS TO TARGET

• Hoodlum Dolls: Violent feral punks winning the gang war with the toothless authorities
• Misconducts: Organised hockey hooligans, experts in robbery and extortion with a penchant for explosives
• The Heatseekers: Murderous motorcycle club. These rockabilly villains style themselves on the centurions of Ancient Rome
• NO.1 Suspects: Masters of discipline and organised crime. Martial arts experts, these slick psychopaths control the night through their casinos and nightclubs

CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON

Confiscate machine guns, laser weapons, katanas, grenades and more, and turn them on their owners. Stab, shoot and explode your way through swathes of gangs and bosses and collect your bounty.

Huntdown is a single-player and cooperative 2D run-and-gun shooter. Set in a dystopian future where organized crime controls the streets, players take on the role of bounty hunters contracted to dismantle violent gangs that rule the city. Each gang dominates its own territory, and missions task the player with eliminating their bosses while dealing with heavily armed thugs, machines, and criminal infrastructure along the way.

Missions are structured as side-scrolling stages that combine fast-paced shooting with cover mechanics. Players can run, crouch, slide, and take cover behind objects to avoid enemy fire. Weapons are varied and include pistols, machine guns, shotguns, grenades, and more exotic firearms. Ammunition is limited, encouraging players to swap weapons frequently by picking them up from defeated enemies or scattered caches.

The central challenge of each mission is a boss encounter at the end of the stage. These encounters feature distinct attack patterns and require players to learn behaviors and weak points while managing waves of backup enemies. Levels are designed to be short but intense, focusing on tight arenas filled with destructible cover and hazards. Scoring is based on completion time, enemies defeated, and collection of loot dropped by gang members, rewarding efficient play.

Progression is linear, with new stages unlocked after each boss is defeated. At the start, players can select from three bounty hunters: Anna Conda, a former commando armed with an SMG; John Sawyer, a veteran carrying a pump-action shotgun; and Mow Man, a masked vigilante equipped with throwing axes. Their differing primary weapons subtly influence how combat unfolds, offering replay value across the campaign.

Two-player local co-op allows friends drop-in and tackle missions together, sharing pickups and coordinating attacks. Stages also encourage replay by tracking scores, completion times, and collectible briefcases hidden in each level. There are no branching storylines or morality choices, and progression remains consistent between solo and co-op sessions.

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