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So there’s this game, American Arcadia. It’s from Raw Fury and Out Of The Blue, and it throws you into this funky 1970s Americana vibe — like if disco met sci-fi and had a bizarre child. Picture it: a 24/7 broadcasted bonanza. Anyway, you play as this guy Trevor Hills. Yeah, he’s a Senior Account Manager at some company called INAC. Industrial North Arcadia Computers, in case you’re dying to know. And guess what? He’s smack dab in this wild contest where losing’s not an option. Seriously, it’s life or… you know, not life.
Now, imagine Walt Disney’s Tomorrowland, but twisted. Arcadia’s what you get if someone hit the “weird” button in the 70s. The game opens with some cartoon person chatting with a Mr. Walton — and yeah, he’s like “Let’s build from this model!” Dream big, right? Oh, and it kind of feels like The Truman Show decided to party in the 70s.
Anyway, Trevor’s being watched. All. The. Time. Like your nosy neighbors, but with more pizzazz. You gotta get popular or you’ll be “retired.” And not the sunny Florida kind. Winning an “Edge Travel Grant” is basically a one-way ticket off the air — permanently. But Trevor? Just an office guy looking to hit the escape button.
And then there’s Angela Solano. She’s in the mix as some stage tech turned co-conspirator. She’s got your back, trying to help Trevor find his way out of this mess. Her perspective’s, like, first-person, so while Trevor runs around in 2.5D land, she’s busy pulling the strings from outside.
Playing means juggling buttons — analog sticks for moving Trevor, X to hop around. Angela’s segment shifts the view with CCTV antics. Triangle, L1, R1 — all those good old controller maneuvers keep you on your toes. And there’s something satisfying about pressing buttons, isn’t there?
Now, if you’re into trophies (and who isn’t?), there’s a full list to keep things interesting. A Platinum trophy, lots of Bronze, Silver, and Gold for completing quirky tasks. Like, taking your sweet time getting out of bed or playing Frogger with yourself. Oh, and a secret key — fancy!
Long story short, it’s this colorful trip — 70s style — with a splash of “what the heck is going on?” Trevor’s an average Joe in over his head, seeking fame to survive. And you know what? That’s the charm — ordinary meets extraordinary. So, ready for an era-defying game of hide and seek? Dive into American Arcadia, out now on PlayStation 5.
Oh, and don’t blame me if you start dreaming in bell-bottoms and neon. It’s a side effect.
Disclaimer: I played this on a PlayStation 5 copy, thanks to Raw Fury. Cool peeps.
