Technically there are 4 arcade games here so I am going to briefly describe what they are. It has an asteroid game, matching game, a pac-man(ish) arcade, and a platformer. As far as I can tell they are not exact copies when it comes to classics, but they work on the same basic principle. In general, I like how all of the games work, it's just that achievements would take extremely long time to grind. The thing is, you would have to play them a lot for the difficulty to pick up, it's just not something that I would spend my time on. Each game seems to get harder upon getting a specific score, and occasionally they introduce new elements such as harder enemies. It actually has a save function so you don't have to grind achievements in one playthrough, but it only saves in specific spots. You can change the keyboard (default is Z+X+arrow keys) and it can be played on my 360. Frankly, I really like the presentation of the game with its minimalist cutscenes and catchy soundtrack. [h1] Pr...
1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null
- Release Date:
- Mar 20, 2019
- Developer:
- Alex Hanson-White
- Publisher:
- Alex Hanson-White
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Each game contains their own classic mode with four stages. Each stage also has four levels that bring swarms of enemies with increasing difficulty.
Each game also has an endless mode that can be unlocked- allowing the player to see how long they can survive against an array of enemies.
There are also sixty-four achievements to unlock!
Game 1:
A detective caught in a maze that is alive! It is inspired by the classic pac-man game, and bomber-man game. The result is an action-packed experience full of a variety of enemy types that lurk in the maze. What secrets will be found within?Game 2:
A pilot fends off an alien invasion! Inspired by the classic asteroid game and other shooters. Control your spacecraft and dodge enemy attacks!Game 3:
An explorer discovers large stones from a lost civilization- blocks that want to crush you! It is a match game where the player must combine the blocks to break them before they crush you. Fend off swarms of enemies at the same time!Game 4:
A ninja that infiltrates a clan finds himself surrounded by samurai that are possessed by something mysterious. He must wield his katana and fend them off! A classic style of platform hack and slash gameplay full of a variety of enemies.Together they form The Residuals of Null, a 1-Bit Revival game. This game pursues the black and white aesthetic that 1-bit graphics exude. It reflects the binary nature- the positive and negative, good and evil, etc. Is there more to it than that? Have fun deciding!
Instruction Manual:
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The player may save once per stage. Defend yourself against swarms of enemies!
Default keyboard controls:
Arrow keys
X primary
Z secondary
F10 toggles music track
F11 toggles fullscreen / windowed
Esc to pause / open menu
Game controller:
D-pad or left analog stick
A or Y primary
B or X secondary
Left shoulder button toggles music track
Back/view toggles fullscreen / windowed
Start/menu button to pause / open menu
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Screenshots
User Reviews
I don't fully understand what I just played and I don't have to. Well executed (theme, atmosphere) and well done (very playable games)!
I'm playing Steam games in alphabetical order and you can watch my review here: https://youtu.be/TZlF8iPYf-M Prefer to read? If you're a fan of super retro games with a modern twist, this game will be right up your (arcade) alley. While it's technically not 1-Bit, the visuals and sounds are all straight from the arcade era, including the difficulty level. There are 4 games available here: Spy: A cross between Bomberman and Pac-Man. Place bombs to kill squares while navigating an ever shifting maze. Solid experience, if a little slow to start. Pilot: An Asteroids style game with added powerups and enemy types, with a boundary wall. Controls feel terribly floaty, just like the game it was inspired by. Explorer: A dominoes style matching game where you capture enemies in blocks and then match them to deal damage. Ninja: Side scroller platformer with action combat, where the room can spin to change gravity, and new platforms are randomly generated. Fend off waves of squares with varied ab...
Liked the look but got boring REALLY fast.
simple but fun!
4 nice "atari-like" games. Really nice gameplay with some very original twists. Good pick when its in sale. Could have use of Steam leaderboards.
high score minimalistic vextrec looking games. Probably can run on a potato computer so its not a bad game to have around.
I got the game mainly for the cool 1-bit aesthetic. I got the impression, based on the screenshots, that there would be a bit more of a story to it; in fact, the narrative is isolated to short (but cool) cutscenes at the start of each of the four mini-games the main game consists of. The mini-games are not exactly my cup of tea, but not a bad way to kill a bit of time, either. Each game takes a simple game mechanic and adds a twist to it. A nice touch is that the level layout changes as you play it, keeping things interesting despite the player being confined to a single screen.
fun
No instructions but the games are simple enough to where you can understand them pretty quickly. Once that's done you've got 4 minimalist high score arcade games to play through, and a horde of achievements to aspire towards. Simple, pure, worth checking out.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later
- Processor: An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Storage: 165 MB available space
FAQ
How much does 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null cost?
1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null costs $0.83. Currently 79% off!
What are the system requirements for 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later Processor: An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable Memory: 2048 MB RAM Storage: 165 MB available space
What platforms is 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null available on?
1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null worth buying?
1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null has 95% positive reviews from 20 players.
When was 1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null released?
1-Bit Revival: The Residuals of Null was released on Mar 20, 2019.
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