![]() Your objectives are always made clear too, though there’s never any real challenge to them. There’s even a dark side to the latter stages of the game that really changes the formula, but it certainly manages to remain entertaining throughout.Įverything in the game is on-rails, so there’s no awkward traversal or having to find your way across levels – everything is instead presented clearly in front of you. The sheer variety of the levels is great though, whilst the pacing and structure felt just right – you really are going through a traditional American life and embracing this new gun-focused twist on the everyday things you see in old movies and sitcoms. It might be as simple as shooting a ball back to your Dad when playing a game of catch, shooting dirt from cars, taking care of birds who are trying to steal your nice hot pie, shooting patties to put together the perfect burger, or even shooting to make love… yup, it seems like guns can be used for everything. These levels are pretty varied in design, but they all typically follow the same approach of simply having the player shoot stuff. I was pretty surprised at just how meaty The American Dream was, with around four hours worth of gameplay spread across over twenty levels. I could certainly see the context being something that some might not particularly appreciate right now, but I do think it’s handled in a light-hearted and self-acknowledging way – the team at Samurai Punk have definitely managed to find the right amount of humour to go along with the game’s underlying message. The light-hearted take on such a serious issue was something I could enjoy, but since I live in a country where gun culture isn’t such a problem, maybe the message wouldn’t necessarily hit home as much for me. Gun control, gun safety, and the simple power of firearms in everyday life is at the forefront throughout, and whilst it might be easy to see The American Dream as a celebration of firearms, it’ll only take a few moments with the game to notice the satirical side of its approach. So it seems as though The American Dream has either launched at the perfect or the worst possible time – the topic of gun control is rife throughout America, and the heavy message delivered in the game certainly offers a unique take on the subject. With the canine host Buddy Washington by your side, you’ll grow up, get married, have children, and learn that every problem in life can be solved with a firearm… That’s the premise of The American Dream – the latest title from Screencheat-devs Samurai Punk that sees you working your way across a variety of everyday scenarios with nothing but a pair of guns to help solve all of your problems. I’ve got to do a lot of different things in virtual reality so far, but living out my life in a 1950s suburban America where you use guns to do EVERYTHING is certainly one of the most unique. Format(s): PlayStation VR (Reviewed), HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
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