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Shakedown: Hawaii

Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo 3DS · PlayStation 4

Shakedown: Hawaii

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 02 Jun 2026

Nintendo Switch · Nintendo 3DS · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · PC

VBLANK ENTERTAINMENT · 2019

LumiScore

61/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.35

Shakedown: Hawaii offers a satirical open-world adventure that encourages strategic and critical thinking through building a corporate empire and engaging in market manipulation. Its parody of corporate greed can spark ethical reasoning.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features high levels of violence and strong language, with themes of crime and 'collateral re-zoning'. While satirical, the content may be unsuitable for younger audiences.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~2 hReviewedJun 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Shakedown: Hawaii safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Shakedown: Hawaii a LumiScore of 61/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Shakedown: Hawaii?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Shakedown: Hawaii is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Shakedown: Hawaii?

The game features high levels of violence and strong language, with themes of crime and 'collateral re-zoning'. While satirical, the content may be unsuitable for younger audiences.