Relooted is 2026 video game developed by South African studio Nyamakop for Windows and Xbox Series X/S. It is a heist game with African-futurist themes where players work to reclaim cultural artifacts from Western museums. Gameplay consists of puzzle solving to carry out heists with the goal of raising awareness of African history and culture.[2]
The game is set in the year 2099 in South Africa. The world powers have agreed on a treaty called the Transatlantic Returns Treaty for the return of artifacts.[3][4]
Gameplay
It is an action-platformer.[5] Heists consist of three phases from scoping the target, initiating the heist, to finally the third phase of escape.[6] While escaping from museums, the player will be accosted by drones and non-human entities.[7]
Development
Lead developer Ben Myres said, "We wanted to make it feel like you're in a heist montage for a movie of your own plan,"[8] Voice actors from the game come from countries such as Nigeria, Angola, Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Kenya.[9] The artifacts featured in the game are based on real-world objects.[10] The game's narrative designer described the game as "African Futurist".[11] The game received outside funding, which is not typical for independently published video games, with the budget being around several million dollars.[12] The trailer for the game says “Is it stealing to take back what was stolen?”[13]
Reception
AV Club praised the game giving it a B+.[14]PC Gamer also praised the game.[15]
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