The 8-Bit Adventure continues!

Enjoy an all-new RPG experience that mixes modern design with retro style, in this sequel to the fan-favourite 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition!

Featuring:

  • Beautiful, Vibrant 8-Bit graphics that bring the world to life!
  • Awesome NES-like Music with retro charm!
  • Classic RPG Gameplay enhanced by Modern Design (say goodbye to grinding!)
  • All New Battle System with 7 Unique Playable Characters!
  • An Engaging, Character-focused Story with Great Pacing & Meaningful Moments!
  • Explore Two Very Different Worlds - In the Computer World, Anything Goes!
  • A Villain with a Twist - the Glitch!
  • Discover Captivating Characters, and People with Personality!
  • Save Anywhere - Play for as long as you want, whenever you want to!

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Calling all players! The 2023 Steam Awards have begun, and it would mean the *world* to myself and our whole team if you would nominate 8-Bit Adventures 2 for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award by clicking the link below 😊

Nominate 8-Bit Adventures 2 for a Steam Award!

And if you've never played 8-Bit Adventures 2 before, now's a great time to jump in! As part of the Steam Autumn Sale, the game is 30% Off - our BIGGEST discount ever! 🥳 8-Bit Adventures 1 is also 60% Off as usual too!

Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam!

Buy 8-Bit Adventures 1 on Steam!

The Steam Awards began in 2016, one year after 8-Bit Adventures 1 came out. And then 8-Bit Adventures 2 was in development for 7 years. So this year marks the first time that a big game I've developed has ever been eligible to participate in the Awards! And we only get one chance (because 2023 is our year of release).

As many of you know, it's been incredibly difficult to draw attention to 8-Bit Adventures 2. I've tried everything I can think of, but one of the most common comments I receive from new players is still "Why haven't I heard of this game before?"

The Steam Awards are, quite genuinely, a life-changing opportunity for us to bring 8-Bit Adventures 2 to a mainstream audience. If you've enjoyed the game and want to support our future endeavors, I would be *immensely* grateful for your support in nominating 8-Bit Adventures 2 for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award.

Steam Awards 2023

Sebastian, Jerram, Sufyan, and I poured everything we had into making this game, so seeing players enjoy it and connect with the story has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. I'm immensely proud of our Very Positive rating on Steam - which is entirely thanks to players like you.

If you're wondering why we're targeting the Outstanding Story-Rich Game category, Steam only allows us to select one award to be nominated for. While several other options were considered, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is - ultimately - a story-focused game, in a story-focused genre. And based on comments from players, it's a story that's really connected with people - which I couldn't be happier about.

But don't take my word for it. I want to share some public-facing quotes from players about why our game is Story-Rich - and why 8-Bit Adventures 2 is worthy of your nomination 😊

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This is only a very small selection of spoiler-free comments I've received from players. Thank you SO much to everyone who's taken the time to share their thoughts on the game. It makes my day every time I read one, and it's sincerely a big help!

So if you think we deserve it, please take a moment to nominate 8-Bit Adventures 2 by following the link below 👇

Nominate 8-Bit Adventures 2 for a Steam Award!

I'll be doing a proper update post in December, as well as releasing a new game update with bug fixes, a restored April Fools' boss, and something fun for the Holiday Season. And the game's Free DLC is progressing very well! But for now, please show us your support - and let's make 8-Bit Adventures 2 a success together! 🥰

~Josh

For more information and updates, please:

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8-Bit Adventures 2 is OUT NOW on Steam & GOG!

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LunarShuriken
LunarShuriken

Nice characters!

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CriticalGames Creator
CriticalGames

Thanks LunarShuriken! All credit for the designs goes to our wonderful artist Jerram Fahey =D

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Guest
Guest

I can not wait till this game comes out. Tales Across Time and 8-bit adventure were both so great! I have been following you on steam since I played them earlier this year! Good luck friend, keep up the great work!

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CriticalGames Creator
CriticalGames

Hi there! Just in case you missed it, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is finally out now =D

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CriticalGames Creator
CriticalGames

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm flattered that you follow me on Steam, and so glad you've enjoyed my past works. I think I've really come a long way with 8-Bit Adventures 2 (I finally feel like I know what I'm doing haha), so I hope you'll enjoy it even more! I'll do my best; thanks so much for taking the time to write - I sincerely appreciate it. Maybe I'll see you around the Steam community when the game comes out! =D

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ceriux
ceriux

just wanna say i admire your artwork

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CriticalGames Creator
CriticalGames

Thank you very much for the kind words ceriux! I'll pass that along to the artist - I'm sure he'll very much appreciate it =D

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Thread
Thread

For being an 8-bit game the artwork is beautiful and detailed. Which is surprising considering it is 8-bit. I can see a lot of work put into this game and it looks well thought out. Also looking at the reviews of your other games show positive story build up. The trailer looks good. I am looking forward to this game!

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CriticalGames Creator
CriticalGames

Hi Thread! Just in case you missed it, I wanted to let you know that 8-Bit Adventures 2 is finally out now on Steam and GOG! Sorry for the long wait =D

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CriticalGames Creator
CriticalGames

Thank you very much - I'm so glad to hear you like the look of the game! Depending on how you approach it, an 8-bit aesthetic can be quite versatile (the NES colour palette is actually really vibrant), and our artist has done his best to create something special. I genuinely respect that you went out and researched my past works! I've tried very hard to go above and beyond what I've done before, and that very much includes the story and characters, so I'm hoping everyone will really enjoy it =)

Anyway, I sincerely appreciate the kind words and can't wait for you to play 8-Bit Adventures 2! Thanks again Thread =D

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