8 Bit Space

What is it with these 8 bit style games? I find them more enjoyable than the AAA slop that cost a fortune; maybe I'm just getting old or maybe this is just a really fun game. I love the simplicity and the controls or tight, music is spot on and the price is right. Hey, that rhymes.

Steam Deck: Fully playable, although it locked up a couple times on me while saving, and there was a persistent bug where jumping would trigger a quick double-jump (which on one of the treasure planets let me get to an area I didn't know I wasn't supposed to be and was out of bounds). Back in the day this is the type of game that would be on either a cover disk, or shareware (the type where everybody plays and enjoys the free levels but nobody registers). This game is distinctly retro, with 1 button (jump) and heavily pixel based aesthetic. And it pulls it off really well, for a quick (I finished 100% in less than 2 hours) burst of nostalgic fun. This isn't going to change anyone's mind on the retro style, but as somebody who was there when the style was cutting edge, I enjoyed my time with the game.

Fun retro-styled platformer. It's a fun time that properly captures its inspirations while not being nearly as frustrating as 80s games could be!

10/10 recommend

While it's true it's only $4.99, the game shows us all it's tricks in less then ten minutes of play time, and after that there's nothing compelling us to continue onward.

This game reminds me of VVVVVV and other old flash games I used to play that were based off retro games. It was really simple and fun to pick up and I ended up actually finishing it (I am not a huge finisher of games). It was easy at the beginning but got a little more challenging towards the end. The ending is LIFE CHANGING (not really but you'll probably get a giggle out of it).