Review: 198X (Steam)

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.

Pros:

• Pixel art graphics.
• 3374mb download size.
• Controller support.
• Multiple genre gameplay.
• A strong, relatable story about first discovering video games and how they make you feel.
• Game genres ape classic games like Final Fight, R-Type, Runners and Outrun.
• Every game feels unique and despite aping classic games, they all feel different and fresh.
• Difficult games that require multiple attempts and you learn the pattern.
• Short game, just a few hours.
• Decent voice acting.
• Can replay levels with the level select.
• Best played with headphones.
• Soundtrack punches the story into the forefront and is sublime.
• Gorgeous jaw-dropping pixel art scenes.
• Thought provoking experience.
• Fun.

Cons:

• No steam achievements.
• Initial load.
• No graphics option.
• No tutorial.
• Can’t see controls.
• No checkpoints in the games.
• Short game.