American Arcadia is like a reality show, but if your ratings drop, they kill you
pcgamer.comIn the movie The Truman Show, Truman was an average guy who unbeknownst to him was the lead character in a reality show built around his life. He lived in a fake city, was surrounded by cameras, and had no idea he was constantly being watched by millions of people.
American Arcadia(opens in new tab) has that same vibe. In this game from developer Out of the Blue and publisher Raw Fury, the massive city you live in has been created for the entertainment of a television audience. You have a comfortable life there along with lots of other «citizens,» but if your ratings drop too much, well… you're hunted down and killed. It's what you might call cancellation.
American Arcadia has a wonderful 1970's aesthetic, and there's a combination of platforming action, stealth, and puzzles as you try to flee the city that was once your home but is now a death trap filled with drones and armed guards all out to get you. Part of the game takes place in 2.5D, but there are also a 3D first-person segments where you play as another character on the outside trying to help you escape.
No release date has been announced, but in the meantime you can find it here on Steam(opens in new tab).
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