American Arcadia was the Summer Game Fest highlight that I wasn’t expecting

On By Garmin Philip
In the metropolis of Arcadia, everyone is part of a secret reality TV show.



In the metropolis of Arcadia, everyone is part of a secret reality TV show.

Genre: platformer Developer: Out of the blue Platform: PC and “consoles” release: 2022

Arcadia, the eponymous metropolis from American Arcadia, could be a lovely spot to live in. Luxury and comfort reign supreme, but there’s something the residents don’t know: They’re part of a reality TV show that runs almost 24/7 – and if the people watching TV don’t like a person, they have to these die.

Escape from Arcadia

It’s all about this: A new trailer for the game, which was previously announced, was shown at the Summer Game Fest. The video first introduces us to the deceptively idyllic town of Arcadia, where, as one TV announcer explains, “technology and science go hand in hand with fun and entertainment.”

Here you can get a picture of Arcadia for yourself:

American Arcadia - New trailer shows us the nasty Truman Show concept of the game






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American Arcadia – New trailer shows us the nasty Truman Show concept of the game

Indeed, Arcadia looks inviting at first, but then we learn that this metropolis broadcasts 20 hours a day and that a “subject is on the run”. The control screens show this “subject”: Trevor, one of the two playable characters. He gave himself a wild chase with law enforcement officers and drones.

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Two different playstyles: We also hear the voice that helps him in his attempt to escape. On the Steam page of the game we learn that we control two different characters who play themselves in very different ways. With one character we can expect 2.5 D platforming action, including sneak passages and puzzles, with the other a 3D game from the first person perspective, where we have to hack, explore and also puzzle.

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American Arcadia is coming to PC and consoles soon. So we can expect a release this year. Which consoles are meant has not yet been explained in detail.

Samara Summer

There were already a few interesting titles at the Summer Game Fest, but some trailers weren’t meaningful enough for me, other games like The Callisto Protocol are already on my radar. On the other hand, I was completely surprised by American Arcadia. While it wasn’t a new announcement, I’d eluded the game and what I’ve learned sounds extremely enticing to me.

Of course, the concept of the reality show immediately makes me think of the Truman Show, a film that I hadn’t thought about for a long time, but which I was completely blown away at the time. I find it appealing to transfer the theme to a game, especially since the trailer with the classic horror film string staccato, the fast-paced car chases and the flickering screens was able to build tension – and even seemed a little spooky.

Stories about perfidiously controlled pseudo-utopias, especially in combination with retro-futuristic design, appeal to me in general. I just say: Bioshock. Of course, this is a completely different type of game, but the two-play concept sounds really good to me. Presumably, besides Trevor, we can control the person sitting in front of the monitors and helping him escape. I’ll definitely keep an eye on the title.

What do you say: can the trailer pick you up or is it not for you?

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