About 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.
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
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How long does it take to beat 198X?
Players report about 2 hours of playtime on average for 198X. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.
What genre is 198X?
198X is an Arcade, Indie, Adventure, Action game, released in 2019.
Is 198X worth playing?
198X is an arcade game from 2019. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA, Contra Anniversary Collection, METAL SLUG 2. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
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