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About Kingdom Eighties
Kingdom Eighties drops you into a neon‑lit 1980s town where you, as The Leader, rally friends to defend the Crown of Creation from the mysterious Greed monsters. The game mixes story‑driven tower‑defense, base building, and small‑business management in a single‑player or co‑op adventure.
Handcrafted pixel art meets synth‑heavy music, and a new Survival Mixtapes mode adds escalating wave challenges across four episodic maps. Play locally, split‑screen, or online via Steam Remote Play Together, with full controller support and Steam Cloud saves.
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Story and Setting
The narrative follows the small town of Monarch in the 1980s, where a centuries‑old force called Greed has broken free. As The Leader you investigate missing adults, collect clues, and protect the Crown of Creation from nightly attacks.
The tale is presented in a comic‑sized format, emphasizing the mystery of shadowy monsters and the summer‑camp atmosphere of bike rides, neon lights, and synth music.
- Read dialogue carefully for hints about the Greed’s origin.
- Compare the visual style to earlier Kingdom titles for thematic continuity.
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Co‑op Play Options
Kingdom Eighties supports single‑player, local split‑screen co‑op, and online co‑op through Steam Remote Play Together. Up to three companions, each with unique skills, can join you while you recruit additional neighborhood kids.
All co‑op participants share the same base‑building and defense mechanics, allowing friends to coordinate defenses, manage resources, and run businesses together.
- Try different companion combos to see which skills complement each other.
- Use Remote Play Together to test co‑op strategies before local sessions.
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Base Building and Businesses
Players recruit kids, construct defenses, and operate small businesses such as a lemonade stand and a pizza shop. These activities generate coins that can be spent on tools and gear for the crew.
Managing recruited kids and unlocking tools is central to preparing for nightly Greed attacks, blending economic management with tower‑defense placement.
- Balance business income with defensive upgrades for steady progression.
- Observe which recruited kids provide the most useful abilities for your defense layout.
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Survival Mixtapes Mode
Survival Mixtapes is an arcade‑style mode featuring four episodes, such as “Back to the Suburbs” and “Greed, First Goo”. Waves of Greed become progressively harder, and certain building abilities may be disabled during play.
Random mounts and on‑the‑fly decisions test tactical flexibility, offering a focused challenge beyond the main story.
- Plan for disabled building abilities by diversifying your defense types.
- Adapt quickly to random mounts to maintain a steady defense line.
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Aesthetic and Soundtrack
The game retains Kingdom’s handcrafted pixel art, enhanced with neon lighting and 80s visual motifs. The synth‑driven soundtrack, composed by Andreas Hald, reinforces the retro summer‑camp vibe.
These artistic choices create a cohesive atmosphere that blends nostalgic visuals with modern gameplay mechanics.
- Notice how the neon accents reinforce the game’s 80s visual motifs.
- Enjoy how the synth soundtrack reinforces the retro summer-camp atmosphere.
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