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.
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Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic pixel art style and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is challenging yet fair, with well-designed levels that encourage exploration and replayability.
- The variety of weapons and unique mechanics add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a mix of action and puzzle-solving.
- The game's difficulty may be too high for some players, leading to frequent failures and frustration.
- Controls can feel unresponsive at times, and the lack of customizable keybindings can hinder the experience.
- Some mechanics and level designs can be confusing or unfair, particularly in boss fights and certain jumping puzzles.
- gameplay48 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 6 % 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 as a poorly executed mobile port with frustrating controls and mechanics that feel unpolished and derivative of classic titles, leading to a lack of enjoyment. Overall, while some games offer a rewarding challenge, others suffer from awkward mechanics and a lack of originality.
“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.”
“I feel some mechanics require more polish; the jumping feels slightly off and not as responsive as you would want.”
“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.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % 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 gameplay. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and modern animations, others criticize the lack of substantial graphical improvements, particularly on mobile platforms, leading to a perception of lackluster visuals. Overall, the combination of solid visuals and immersive music contributes to a compelling gaming experience, especially for fans of the genre.
“The pixel graphics are breathtaking, and the game's music and sound effects are both lively and immersive.”
“The art style is nice and bright and very easy on the eyes; everything is very nice and easy to see.”
“There is a lot of content, with two islands of levels, prestige unlocks, excellent pixel graphic animations, and great music.”
“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.”
- music34 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its lively and immersive quality, featuring an impressive 80's retro soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the catchy tunes that blend well with the pixel graphics and gameplay, creating a memorable atmosphere. Many reviewers noted that the music stands out, making the game feel unique and engaging, with some tracks leaving a lasting impression.
“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.”
“And it also has awesome music that will worm into your ears for years.”
“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.”
- humor16 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 a variety of humorous gags. The pixel art and 8-bit ragdoll physics contribute to the overall comedic experience, making it a standout feature that enhances enjoyment. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant and entertaining aspect of the game.
“I love this game; it's difficult and very funny with a lot of missions, locations, and guns.”
“And the coolest thing - it is packed with funny gags.”
“Nice pixel art and funny sprites, also 8-bit ragdolls and good physics.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with some users noting a moral about perseverance despite challenges. However, overall interest in the narrative seems low, particularly in the context of the mobile app, which has not resonated well with gamers.
“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.”
“No story.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % 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 time, especially due to frequent restarts and limitations on enemy engagement. This combination can detract from the overall enjoyment, as the potential for fun is overshadowed by the repetitive nature of grinding.
“Constantly having to restart from the beginning makes it tedious, and not being able to take on a lot of the enemies makes it annoying when this game could be pure fun.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Fun and tedious.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of "Shootout on Cash Island" has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by developers, with the game being perceived as a low-quality mobile port rather than a legitimate PC title. Reviewers highlight its lack of originality, comparing it unfavorably to classic games like Super Mario Bros, suggesting that the focus is more on profit than on delivering a quality gaming experience.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for having buggy controls that hinder gameplay, especially given the minimal checkpoints, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the experience and pursue achievements.
“For a game like this, where checkpoints are minimal, having buggy controls that don't always work—despite it not being human error—makes it impossible to fully enjoy the game and makes achievement hunting exponentially more difficult.”
“The lack of stability in the controls severely impacts the overall experience, especially when the game relies on minimal checkpoints.”
“Frequent bugs and unresponsive controls detract from the enjoyment of the game, making it frustrating to progress and achieve goals.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing a strong aversion to revisiting the experience, indicating it may have been distressing or unsatisfactory.
