When you think about Double Fine Productions, the development studio led by legendary game designer Tim Schafer, you probably already picture something along the lines of RAD. The game immediately lets you know what it’s all about through the neon menus, gravelly-but-bodacious announcer, and screeching synth-rock; this is 80s pop culture incarnate, complete with (optional) CRT filter.
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Satisfying, varied combat system
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Player skills are more important than luck
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Groovy soundtrack and graphics
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Does a lot to secure long-term engagement
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Procedural generation can cram too many enemies into some areas
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Some irritatingly repetitive sound effects
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Perma-death can be frustrating, though itâs what youâre signing up for
