Alright, so picture this: It’s the 1970s, but not quite how you’d think. “American Arcadia” by Raw Fury and Out Of The Blue plunges us into this mind-bending retrofuturistic wonderland. It’s like, 24/7 coverage of this place and — wow, talk about saturation. Anyway, in this world, you’re Trevor Hills — I mean, the name itself, right? — working at INAC, and you’ve stumbled into this super risky broadcast game. Wild, huh?
So yeah, think if Tomorrowland got real back in the disco decade, but with a twisty Truman Show vibe. Opens with this animated figure chitchatting with Mr. Walton — not joking, over a model of Arcadia. Crazy yet? Oh, and Mr. Walton? Flying dreams galore. Maybe he meant it literally. Who knows. I digress.
Okay, back to Trevor. Dude doesn’t know it yet, but he’s got a thousand eyes on him, 24/7. Creepy! So he’s stuck needing to jazz up his fanbase or he’ll get the infamous “Edge Travel Grant.” And not the vacation type — more like a permanent exit. Talk about stakes. Imagine an everyday office guy needing to be a star. Sooooo not easy, right? But hey, he’s got Angela Solano, the tech whiz by his side, so don’t lose hope! Angela is all about the behind-the-scenes magic, sneaky altercations, all that jazz.
Now, gameplay fun time! You’re maneuvering Trevor through these funky 2.5D landscapes (hello, retro graphics), while Angela’s on the tech side, fixing stuff from a first-person POV. There’s this cool vibe switch when you handle cameras, sneaking around with your analog sticks like you’re some undercover agent. It sounds complicated, yet kinda exhilarating.
Let’s chat trophies because who doesn’t love those shiny digital badges? There’s a whole list — 16 Bronze, 6 Silver, 7 Gold — and of course, the holy grail, a Platinum. You’ve got quirky tasks like popping out of bed leisurely, going all Frogger in a corner, and tidying up (who knew domestic chores mattered here?). It’s bonkers, but you’ll find some fun in the chaos.
Look, “American Arcadia” is all about that colorful ‘70s punch wrapped in a high-stakes broadcast world. And it’s out on PS5, ready for you to dive into. Just be prepared, it’s not just about surviving — it’s about being a sorta star in a dystopian reality TV mix. What a ride, am I right?
Anyway, that’s my take. Go give it a whirl. The game awaits, with an edge of caution and a wink.
