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198X

85% positive of 606 Steam reviews

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To finish
1 h
To 100%
5 h
Released
2019
Steam Deck
Verified
Platforms
Steam, GOG, PlayStation

Made by Hi-Bit Studios.

About the game

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.

Tagged by players

  • 1980s
  • Retro
  • Beat 'em up
  • Short
  • Pixel Graphics
  • Arcade
  • Shoot 'Em Up
  • Story Rich
  • Action

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What players say

  • Recommended
    Crazy pixel graphics and soundtrack. 4/5 excellent excellent excellent

    10 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

    Read on Steam
  • Not recommended
    Cant really recommend. Its kind of cool, but the story goes no where and it only feels like is 50% complete or something. Could have been an awesome story and wonderful nostalgia dive but falls short of anything more than the art for me.

    1.4 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

    Read on Steam
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