11th September, 2024 – Australian developer Critical Games released their hit JRPG 8-Bit Adventures 2 on PC last year. Flushed from its success, and the critical fanfare it received from media, they’re eager to announce that the console versions – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch – will release on October 16th 2024.
MEDIA QUOTES
“..8-Bit Adventures 2 is a must-play!”- 10/10, GameGrin (UK)
“..exciting, emotional, and features fantastic gameplay!” 91/100, Player2 (AU)
“..reminded me why I fell in love with the genre.” 87/100, RPGFan (US)
“…a story so full of personality that it stands alongside classics of the genre.” 4/5, RPGamer (US)
Game experience
Explore and immerse yourself in a vast and varied world, brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit graphics, memorable NES-accurate music, and an unforgettable cast of characters.
Players can enjoy strategic, dynamic turn-based combat which focuses on unique character skills, swapping party members, managing the turn order, and unleashing powerful Team Attacks and Omega Burst finishing moves – no random battles or mandatory grinding required.
A perfect entry point into the series, this is a story for new and returning players alike!
Features
- Airship Travel – fly across an expansive World Map, filled with character-driven Side-Quests & challenging Super Boss battles!
- Nostalgia Perfected – vivid & vibrant Pixel Art visuals, with an enchanting & unforgettable Chiptune OST.
- Uplifting, Story-Rich Adventure which blends Fantasy and Sci-Fi.
- 30-40 Hours Playtime.
- Turn-Based Battles with Depth and Strategy. Freely swap allies mid-combat, and unleash Team Attacks or Omega Burst finishing moves!
- No Random Battles – enemies are always visible on the map.
- Seven Playable Characters, including a blind martial artist and an Exterminator-class robot.
- Constant Variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery!
- Tightly Paced Story which balances the classic JRPG experience with modern design.
- A Tragic Villain with a Unique Twist – save the world from a vengeful Glitch!
The Story & Objective
When a mistreated child with impossible powers threatens to reshape the world, a hero’s disappearance kicks off a grand adventure – and a battle for survival!
This boy has unleashed chaos across the globe; raising an undead army, possessing a squadron of deadly airships, poisoning the land, and imprisoning an entire continent far above the clouds. He believes that this upheaval will create a new, more perfect world – a world which will have a place for him.
Granted special powers by an omniscient computer, the player must stop the boy before it’s too late. But can they also save him? Or was his fate sealed at birth?
Put simply, 8-Bit Adventures 2 features everything fans love about classic JRPGs. An earnest, engaging storyline; relatable, easy-to-love characters; strategic turn-based combat; deep party customization; an unforgettable soundtrack; and a large, fantastical world – traversed by Airship, and brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit inspired visuals.
While it may be a sequel, anyone can jump into this brand new adventure!
Todd Friedman is heavily involved in the retro gaming community and has co-promoted the Video Game Summit in Chicago, IL for the past 16 years. He also has published 2 books and written for various different gaming magazines including Old School Gamer.
