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198X
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.
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Very Positive (536) - 86% of the 536 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jun 20, 2019
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Hi-Bit Studios
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Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔
Japanese ✔ ✔
Includes 14 Steam Achievements
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“The faithful homages to classic titles are a treat.”
Polygon

“An escape that makes you feel something you haven’t quite felt before.”
9/10 – God is a Geek

“A beautifully designed love letter to the heyday of video game arcades, 198X uses its passion for a bygone era to tell a touching story that is also a reminder of just how powerful video games really are.”
8/10 – Critical Hit

About This Game

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:
    • OS *: Windows 8
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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