Shootout on Cash Island
- January 18, 2018
- Quantized Bit
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Shootout on Cash Island" , Bobby from Team * goes on a quest to find the legendary Money Tree. Armed with an arsenal of weapons and gear, players must search the island for map pieces in empty jam jars to locate the tree before others do. Action-packed and humorous, this game offers a wild adventure to claim the treasure. Note: No information available about the release date or developer/publisher.
Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic pixel art style and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with well-designed levels that encourage exploration and experimentation.
- The variety of weapons and mechanics adds depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate action platformers.
- The difficulty level may be too high for some players, leading to frustration and repeated failures.
- Controls can feel unresponsive at times, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- Some design choices, such as minimal checkpoints and occasional jankiness, can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the platformer is praised for its engaging and challenging mechanics, reminiscent of classic arcade games, with unique boss fights and hidden secrets enhancing the experience. In contrast, "Shootout on Cash Island" is criticized for its poor execution and mechanics that feel unpolished and derivative, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, while some games offer a rewarding challenge, others struggle with control issues and lack originality, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
“This platformer is a fantastic game that captures the essence of classic arcade-style gameplay with a modern twist.”
“The game's challenging but fair difficulty keeps the gameplay engaging and satisfying.”
“Overall, the gameplay falls into the very delicate balance of being fun yet challenging, with repeated deaths usually evoking laughter instead of frustration.”
“Shootout on Cash Island is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The mobile app is a deplorable ripoff of Super Mario Bros (copyright Nintendo 1983) right down to the block headbutting mechanics pioneered by Nintendo.”
“Have not been able to beat the game on PC because my character overshoots the balloon jumps many times. I think this game was meant to be for Android; you either overjump it or don't. Poor mechanics; your character should be more controllable and not overshoot a lot.”
“I feel some mechanics require more polish; the jumping feels slightly off and not as responsive as you would want.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant and appealing retro pixel art style, which many players find breathtaking and well-suited to the platformer genre. While some reviews note the limitations of the simplistic 2D visuals, others appreciate the creative animations and the overall aesthetic, enhanced by a modern graphics engine. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience, complemented by lively music and sound effects.
“The pixel graphics are breathtaking, and the game's music and sound effects are both lively and immersive.”
“There is a lot of content, with two islands of levels, prestige unlocks, excellent pixel graphic animations, and great music.”
“The art style is nice and bright and very easy on the eyes; everything is very nice and easy to see.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- music17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and lively quality, featuring an impressive 80's retro soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the catchy tracks that complement the pixel graphics and gameplay, creating a memorable atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the music's ability to resonate long after playing, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The pixel graphics are breathtaking, and the game's music and sound effects are both lively and immersive.”
“It also has an amazing 80's retro soundtrack.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The controls are very tight and the music is excellent (kind of a late 80's/early 90's funk and synth rock vibe).”
“The levels and music/sounds fit well together.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its challenging yet funny gameplay, amusing enemies, and quirky gags. The pixel art and 8-bit ragdoll physics add to the comedic experience, making it an enjoyable and entertaining title overall.
“I love this game; it's difficult and very funny with a lot of missions, locations, and guns.”
“There's also some strange humor.”
“And the coolest thing - it is packed with funny gags.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with some users noting a moral about perseverance despite challenges, while others highlight the absence of a compelling narrative. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics than on storytelling, leading to mixed feelings about its engagement.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the mobile app.”
“No story.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of fun and tedium, often feeling that it requires excessive effort and repetition. The need to restart frequently adds to the frustration, especially when players are unable to engage with many enemies, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“Grinding is fun but also incredibly tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Constantly having to restart from the beginning makes it tedious, and not being able to take on a lot of the enemies is annoying when this game could be pure fun.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Shootout on Cash Island" has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by mobile developers, with the game being perceived as a low-quality port of a mobile app rather than a legitimate PC title. Reviewers highlight its lack of originality, comparing it unfavorably to classic games like Super Mario Bros.
“Shootout on Cash Island is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The mobile app is a deplorable ripoff of Super Mario Bros (copyright Nintendo 1983), right down to the block headbutting mechanics pioneered by Nintendo.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant stability issues, particularly with buggy controls that hinder gameplay and make it challenging to enjoy the game fully. The minimal checkpoints exacerbate these problems, complicating achievement hunting and overall experience.
“The game suffers from buggy controls that don't always respond as expected, making it impossible to fully enjoy the experience, especially with minimal checkpoints.”
“With the lack of stability in the controls, achieving goals becomes exponentially more difficult, which is frustrating for players.”
“The minimal checkpoints combined with unstable controls create a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is significant, with some players expressing a strong aversion to revisiting it due to its intense or distressing themes.
