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198x
34BANG SCORE

198X

Skip · Short indie · 2019

Light on value at this price: $5.99, 76% positive.

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The verdict

Better value than 64% of Short indie games

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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Price
$5.99
Reviews
76%
2,148 reviews
Metacritic
63
critic score
Released
2019
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Reviews↑ 76% positive
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No microtransactions, nothing drags the score down

↑ Raising the score, ↓ lowering it, • neutral. Lime is a core driver, blue a supporting signal. The exact weights stay secret. These are the inputs and the direction each pushes.

Critics vs players+13
Critics
63
Players
76
Player favorite. The critics underrated it.
Metacritic critics · 2,148 Steam player reviews
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DeveloperHi-Bit Studios
PublisherHi-Bit Studios
GenreShort indie
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198X
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Buy on Steam · $5.99Cheaper keys on G2A

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