The VideoKid takes the idea of nostalgia and runs (or skateboards) with it. Not only does it use the likes of Baywatch, Bill & Ted, and Fraggle Rock to grab the attention of potential players, but also tops it off as a speedy homage to a classic Atari game. As far as planning goes, it's intriguing. It's fun to throw VHS tapes and jump over the Teenage...
The Videokid2017
The Videokid
2017 Chorus Worldwide65Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortIt typically takes about 4 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Available on
- −50%$2.49
- $4.99
- $4.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- January 31, 2017
- Developer
- Videokid Games
- Publisher
- Chorus Worldwide
- Themes
Overview
Test your skills to the max with this fun & challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 1980s neighbourhood filled with danger...
Screenshots
Reception
Press66
Players72
WorthwhileGood- Metacritic65from 10 reviews
- OpenCritic67from 12 reviews
The VIDEOKID is a game for all gamers/nerds/geeks.
But not only that: it is also interesting for those who are still true enthusiast nerds and want to immerse themselves in that particular and special period, which was the 80s.
The Videokid is one of those arcade titles that can easily eat away at your time if you let. The simplistic but addictive gameplay means you'll want to keep going back until you've beaten the course. Combine it with the colourful voxel art and the humour that permeates the game and you have a verified fun experience on your hands. The Videokid isn't...
(I cannot confirm the existence of a Top Gun Easter egg or character appearance in the game because I did not watch the movie, but I can say that, on behalf of PixelTrip Studios, Tom Cruise's likeness was nowhere to be found in case any lawyers are reading this.)
The VideoKid is a fun and addictive take on an arcade classic. Filled with challenging gameplay and a barrage of nostalgic references to pop culture, this 80s themed homage to Paperboy is worth a go.