Kennedy Approach (2023)

Developer: One Armed Bandit
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

playing feels like juggling multiple time-sensitive tasks under pressure, balancing precision and speed in a retro simulation context.

retrosimulationfast-pacedtensestrategicold schooldemanding

What players say

Players call this a faithful remake of the 1980s original, with extra maps and quality-of-life touches like route highlighting and mouse control that don't spoil the old spirit. The difficulty scales well from quiet shifts to a frantic holiday rush, and while one player found Chicago nearly unreadable in Atari colors, the nostalgia is strong and consistent.

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