Underplayed Gems

Payback (2001)

Payback cover
Developer
Apex Designs
Publisher
Apex Designs, Freeverse Software, Zoo Digital, DSI Games
Platforms
iOS, Mac, Amiga, Game Boy Advance
Genres
Shooter, Racing

How it feels

A freeform, GTA-inspired crime game letting you chase points through missions, mischief, or outright rampage.

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About

If you'd always wondered what it would be like to be a master criminal, then Payback is the game for you. It's entirely non-linear - to complete a level you simply have to obtain a certain number of points - how you get those points is entirely up to you; you can do what the local kingpin tells you, uncover secret missions or just go on a mad killing spree. This GBA action game takes inspirations from Rockstar/DMA's classic GTA series, but features unique gameplay elements, plus a visually stunning 3D GBA engine full of special effects and a smooth framerate.

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