American Arcadia Looks Like Inside in Walt Disney's Epcot
Some gamers may have been disappointed by the news that E3 wouldn't be taking place this year, and might have worried that this meant they may be missing out on big gaming announcements. Luckily, showcases like Summer Game Fest have stepped in to plug the gap of gaming events, and have provided some truly great glimpses of upcoming releases. One title that was revealed in more detail was indie developer Out of the Blue Games and publisher Raw Fury's American Arcadia, a retro-futuristic puzzle platformer set in a 70s-inspired utopia.
The recent Summer Game Fest was full of unexpected announcements, deeper dives into titles in development, and even the resurrection of an almost decade-old game with a new trailer for the sci-fi horror Routine. American Arcadia was just one title among a slew of intriguing games, but it stood out with its unique aesthetic and interesting premise. With elements of both 2.5D action side-scrolling and platform action, it was reminiscent of Playdead's 2016 puzzle-platformer hit Inside, but with a slightly Disneyfied twist.
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The Summer Game Fest trailer for American Arcadia started off with the colorful and seemingly perfect setting, a city where «technology and science go hand in hand with fun and entertainment.» This purported utopia, called Arcadia, is a futuristic metropolis that appears to have every convenience and luxury a person might need and is even described as the «city of tomorrow.» Initially, it seems great, with people shown lounging by the pool or meandering through the decadent environments, but the unsettling switch comes after players learn the entire city is «broadcast live, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week on every digital platform.»
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