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198X

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3.9/5

( 44 Reviews )

3.9

44 Reviews

English
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198X
Description
Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling. Welcome to Suburbia, just outside the City, someti...
Genre:
Adventure - Arcade - Narrative
Tags:
Adventure, Story Rich, 2D, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, show 4 more... Narrative, Arcade, Beat 'em up, Short
Critics reviews
53 %
Recommend
Game Informer
7/10
God is a Geek
9/10
GamingTrend
85/100
User reviews

3.9/5

( 44 Reviews )

3.9

44 Reviews

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Product details
2019, Hi-Bit Studios, ...
System requirements
Windows 7/8/10, Intel i5+, 4 GB RAM, Intel HD 4000, 4 GB...
Time to beat
1.5 hMain
1.5 h Main + Sides
2 h Completionist
1.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.

Welcome to Suburbia, just outside the City, sometime in 198X. This is the journey of Kid, a teenager stuck between the limitations of innocent youth and the obligations of inevitable adulthood. The story unfolds when Kid discovers the local arcade – finding new worlds, and new meaning, in video games. For every visit to the arcade – every game uncovered, every move mastered, every demon defeated – Kid grows stronger. And the lines between game and reality starts to blur…

This is 198X – where a new life is just 1 credit away.

Estimated play time: 2 hours
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
1.5 hMain
1.5 h Main + Sides
2 h Completionist
1.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Arcade - Narrative
Tags:
Adventure, Story Rich, 2D, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, show 4 more... Narrative, Arcade, Beat 'em up, Short
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2019-06-20T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Hi-Bit Studios / Hi-Bit Studios
Size:
356 MB
Links:
Forum discussion
Game features
Cloud saves
Controller support
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Critics reviews
72
Top Critic Average
53 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Game Informerby Joe Juba
7/10
198X is exciting as a stroll down memory lane, but its simplicity and abbreviated story leave it short on substance
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God is a Geekby Mick Doherty
9/10
198X is an incredible nostalgia trip for those who grew up playing arcade games and gives younger players the opportunity to experience those games in all their 80s glory.
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GamingTrendby Devo Deaves
85/100
198X does a fantastic job of breathing some life into genres of old, paying homage in a respectable, loving way while achieving an identity all of its own. For me there was no weak link in the gameplay and the storytelling moments kept me engaged and looking forward to the next bit of exposition. Hi-Bit Studios' 198X is a short experience but one I'm glad I've had. Here's hoping for future instalments to build upon this solid foundation.
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Posted on: August 9, 2019

Redbeard1084

Verified owner

Games: 978 Reviews: 64

All for what...exactly?

Massive disappointment. I backed this on Kickstarter and what do I get? A glorified demo. I do not care about this story. I do not relate to this character. I do not care. The mini-games themselves are alright. Except for that Ninja endless runner game thing, that out stayed it's welcome after two stages.

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