Stuntman: Hollywood review — creative stunt-driving concept hampered by uneven execution
By
Michael McWhertor
Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, baked to perfection. Worth every minute at the bakery.
Summary
Saber Interactive is reviving the Stuntman franchise with Stuntman: Hollywood, a game that lets players recreate iconic stunts from movies and TV shows like Back to the Future, Fast & Furious, and Miami Vice. The concept is brilliant, blending nostalgia with creative stunt-driving gameplay. However, the execution is uneven — while the set-piece moments and licensed IP are exciting, the core driving mechanics, mission structure, and controls can feel clunky and inconsistent. The game aims to capture the magic of the original Stuntman series but struggles with pacing and technical polish, resulting in a fun but flawed experience.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledStuntman: Hollywood is a brilliant idea, with an uneven execution.
The licensed stunts from Back to the Future, Fast & Furious, and Miami Vice are genuinely exciting to play through.
When the game clicks, it feels like you're directing your own blockbuster action sequence.
The controls and mission structure often undermine the fun, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
Saber Interactive has captured the spirit of the original Stuntman series, but the technical polish isn't quite there yet.
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