The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who love retro arcade styles and a coming-of-age story told through many genres: Each stretch plays like a different classic arcade game, and the story ties those shifts into one personal journey. Tradeoff: Constant genre switching can leave players wishing one style had more time to develop.
What it does best
shooter
racing
role-playing (rpg)
arcade
The setup
What you are walking into
198X is not just a beat ’em up, a shoot ’em up, a racing game, a ninja game and an RPG. This is a love letter to the golden age of arcade games – yet with a scope that was never possible in the actual 1980s. It’s a story about finding yourself – and your self-confidence – in the world of video games. A coming-of-age story told through multiple game genres, worlds and characters. Feel the sensation of fighting, shooting, driving, jumping and role-playing – combined with emotional, cinematic storytelling. And what happens when the line between reality and game starts to blur…?
Where it lives
Genre
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