Review of American Arcadia on PlayStation 5

American Arcadia, huh? So, picture this: a vibrant mash-up of 1970s vibes and a futuristic twist. You got it? Now, imagine it’s being blasted out on TV non-stop, like, 24/7. Why? Who knows, but I’m here for it.

Now, the first thing you gotta know is, you’re stepping into Trevor Hills’ shoes. Who’s Trevor, you ask? Just your everyday guy punching the clock at Industrial North Arcadia Computers. But wait, there’s a twist – he’s smack dab in the middle of a wild reality show, the kind that Walt Disney probably cooked up in a dream after watching The Truman Show. Yeah, it’s a bit bonkers.

So, get this: Arcadia’s supposed to be some kind of futuristic Disneyland from the ’70s. Right off the bat, you’re greeted by an animated character chatting with a dude named Mr. Walton. Yep, like Walton, not Disney. There’s a scale model, dreams of soaring high – the whole shebang. Frankly, it’s kind of whimsical, maybe a touch nutty.

But back to our buddy Trevor. He’s being watched. Like, all the time. If you don’t keep your popularity up, well… let’s just say the consequences are more permanent than a bad hair day. They’ll gift you this thing called the Edge Travel Grant, but instead of a vacation, it’s lights out. Pretty dark, right? I was kind of hoping he’d just win a coffee maker or something.

But fear not, Trevor’s not alone in this madness. Enter Angela Solano, a stage tech who’s decided that not only is Trevor worth saving, but she’s down to play the game her own way. Her job? Keep Trevor alive and kicking. It’s like helping your friend avoid karaoke fail at a party – kinda. When you’re Angela, things switch up with a first-person view. Feels personal, almost uncomfortably so.

Dive in deeper and we’re into the nitty-gritty gameplay stuff. Moving Trevor around with the left stick (fancy, huh?), jumping with the X, examining random stuff with Square. Standard fare, kinda feels like a dance routine by now, if you ask me. Angela, on the other hand, gets crafty with CCTV and all that jazz. Gotta admit, it sounds like it could be a long-lost twin of a cyberpunk thriller.

Oh, and achievements! If collecting trophies in games is your jam, you’re in luck. From snoozing a bit longer in bed to turning into Frogger – yes, Frogger – there’s a bunch to nab. And some secrets I’m not spilling. Gotta keep some mysteries alive, right? Mystery adds spice.

And guess what? It’s hitting the PlayStation 5. So if your gaming console was feeling a tad lonely, problem solved.

So, if you’re diving into American Arcadia, expect a slice of unpredictability with a side dish of nostalgic weirdness. PlayStation 5 players, it’s your move.