Platforms
- PCJan 31, 2017NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Dec 11, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.2121 Players
- Xbox OneAug 31, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics0.073 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 30, 2018NAplayscore6.67 CriticsNA0 Players
- AndroidApr 16, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.4324 Players
- iOSApr 16, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics0.0489 Players
11 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Without the backdrop of nostalgia, The VideoKid would be a truly forgettable game. That it is only saved by its licenses was enough for me to extract a certain amount of enjoyment, but it probably won’t be for those not versed with the characters of 1980s Hollywood. In the end, I would only recommend the game to those that feel the need, the need for speed!
Ahmed Mohamed · Dec 20, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewThe Videokid is developer Pixeltrip's modern runner with a retro twist. It puts players back in an era when VHS was the only way to watch movies at home. As a thoroughly irresponsible teenager, we take to our skateboard to deliver tapes, cause mischief, and avoid oncoming obstacles. This is our Videokid review.
Ed Orr · Sep 11, 2018 Reviewed onRead full reviewFor avid arcade fans, it promises to be a satisfying title to add to your Switch collection, and the CRT style aesthetic is lovingly produced in possibly one of the best recreations in modern gaming. The game is best enjoyed with the use of a D-Pad, in handheld mode if possible and Indie studio Pixel Trip Studios have produced a solid game with The VideoKid. It’s a title that you simply can’t complain about too much considering the reasonable $4.99 price.
Michael Laverty · Aug 31, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe Videokid is a simple yet competent take on Paperboy’s core design, complete with shed loads of cameos and references from the 80s and early 90s. The gameplay loop can indeed become frustrating when errors occur outside of player control, grouped with its steep difficulty curve, but for the most part, this is a well developed experience that achieves much of what it sets out to accomplish.
Mark Sherwood · Aug 30, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewThe random layout means you’ll never get the same run twice, but once you’ve played each section of its celebrity-filled suburbia a few times, you will start to notice plenty of bits being recycled as you head to your final destination. Still, with high-scores to chase and new character skins and tricks to unlock, this modern Paperboy has earned its pay packet.
Dom Reseigh-Lincoln · Aug 30, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewI persevered and beat the level in five days of off and on play, and rather than it turning me away, the frustration compelled me to respond with “just another run” to do better. The VideoKid is a short visit, not an extended vacation, into a quirky nostalgia-packed arcade run. I enjoyed my brief stay, but for you it might depend on your fondness for The California Raisins or The Thundercats.
Joel A. DeWitte · Aug 30, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe VideoKid is a mostly safe play on Paperboy that excels when going wild with its garish visuals and legally-questionable references.
Cameron Bald · Apr 23, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe VideoKid, though bearing noticeable similarities to popular mobile titles and with its fair share of faults and issues, is an affordable and entertaining drop-in indie title that you can pick up and play anytime. Challenging, yet charming, and with plenty of nods to 80s pop culture, this is a game that you will be retrying for hours in the hope of reaching your precious Jessica.
Georgina Howlett · Dec 24, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe Videokid is one of those arcade titles that can easily eat away at your time if you let. The simplistic but addictive gameplay means you’ll want to keep going back until you’ve beaten the course. Combine it with the colourful voxel art and the humour that permeates the game and you have a verified fun experience on your hands. The Videokid isn’t just an homage to Paperboy, it’s a successor.
Aran Suddi · Dec 21, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewThe VideoKid clearly loves the 1980s, and it hopes you do too. But strip away the nostalgia and you're left with a pretty basic experience. Unless you REALLY enjoyed Paperboy, you're better off looking elsewhere.
Chris Hyde · Sep 14, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Test your skills to the max with this fun & challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 1980s neighbourhood filled with danger...