Vice: Magic City Mayhem
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About Vice: Magic City Mayhem
Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a retro-styled action-adventure game set in a neon-drenched 80s Miami. Developed by Jurassic Sunset Games, it drops you into a world of swaying nightclubs, sunbaked beaches, and raptor-filled yachts. Released in 2026 for PC, the game blends combat, exploration, and character upgrades. You’ll fight foes, scavenge for gear, and level up skills while navigating vibrant, chaotic environments. Think top-down combat with a retro aesthetic, but with modern upgrades like fluid movement and varied enemy types. It’s a love letter to 80s action flicks, packed with over-the-top set pieces and a synth-heavy soundtrack.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around combat, looting, and progression. You spend most sessions dodging enemies, landing combos, and using ranged weapons to clear rooms. Each level is a maze of collectibles and hidden upgrades, requiring backtracking as you unlock new abilities. Combat feels punchy, melee hits land with satisfying weight, and parrying adds a layer of strategy. You’ll manage a growing inventory, crafting weapons and armor to tailor your playstyle. Missions vary from stealthy takedowns to all-out brawls, often set to synthwave tracks. The world feels alive with NPCs and random encounters, but the AI occasionally glitches, pulling you out of the groove. Sessions average 1, 2 hours, with a mix of combat and exploration keeping things dynamic.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Vice: Magic City Mayhem 8.2/10, with 78% completing the main story. Average playtime is 15 hours, though 22% log over 30. Community moods are split: 65% find it “entertaining,” while 25% report “annoyance” due to AI bugs. Critics praise the art style and combat variety, calling it “a neon-soaked blast” (GameSpot) but “overly repetitive in the midgame” (PC Gamer). Achievement data shows 100 unlocks, with 75% completion among players. Top achievements include “Beach Brawler” (defeating 50 enemies in one level) and “Neon Nocturne” (beating the game on hard mode). Players love the retro charm but note inconsistent enemy behavior and grindy side quests.
PlayPile's Take
This game is a niche hit for fans of retro action-adventure with character progression. At $39.99, it’s a mid-tier buy, offering 15+ hours of content and 100 achievements (75% completion average). The combat and visuals shine, but repetitive missions and AI hiccups hold it back from greatness. If you crave a 80s-inspired grind with a synthwave soundtrack, it’s worth the price. Skip if you hate backtracking or inconsistent enemy AI. The achievements add replay value, but don’t expect a flawless experience.
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