Had this game in my backlog damn near a decade. Decided to pick it up and played it for about an hour....and... ...it's honestly fascinating? I couldn't call it refined by any means; this is very clearly some random person's RPG Maker passion project. It's as flawed as that premise would suggest, but it's also strangely heart felt and interesting. It's an interesting game to play if you are pondering how to manage narrative and forth wall breaks in interesting ways, that's for absolute sure. After an hour, I went to see if the dev ever did another game...and I was disappointed. This is a voice that I want to believe kept making stuff...because while it's funky and weird? It's a great kind of funky and weird. It's worth the asking price. It's an odd duck, but I don't regret buying it.
199X
$1.99
- Release Date:
- Mar 10, 2015
- Developer:
- Evan Tognotti
- Publisher:
- Evan Tognotti
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
In 199X, you control Clara. That's the problem.
The doctors say she's delusional, but you both know that can't be true. The two of you need to explore Delilah, the town where Clara lives. You need to navigate her messy, personal relationships. Most of all, you need to find a cure. And beat the game.
199X is a 2-3 hour narrative adventure, split into seven playable days. It is written by Evan Tognotti, and features a full-length original soundtrack from acoustic weirdo Kearney.
Play 199X. Help you help herself.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"199X advertises itself as a 'game without mechanics,' which is probably because it is another crappy Steam Greenlight game made in RPG Maker. It is a 'lightly interactive' game (aka players basically press the arrow keys) and features a whooping one protagonist. Again, this is because this is a horrible excuse for a 'game' made using a horrible excuse for a 'game engine.' Not only that, but the developer of this game has the utter gall to charge for this couple hour 'interactive experience.' Although is (sic) is only $2 US, it is still disgusting people are being charged for this crap." -
"There is also quite a bit of social justice in this game which makes parts feel a little bit like a (sic) 'educational game' or propaganda... don't expect any male characters to have any depth or role in the plot, it's all about the ladies and the male characters are there for window dressing." - A Steam reviewer
The doctors say she's delusional, but you both know that can't be true. The two of you need to explore Delilah, the town where Clara lives. You need to navigate her messy, personal relationships. Most of all, you need to find a cure. And beat the game.
199X is a 2-3 hour narrative adventure, split into seven playable days. It is written by Evan Tognotti, and features a full-length original soundtrack from acoustic weirdo Kearney.
Play 199X. Help you help herself.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"199X advertises itself as a 'game without mechanics,' which is probably because it is another crappy Steam Greenlight game made in RPG Maker. It is a 'lightly interactive' game (aka players basically press the arrow keys) and features a whooping one protagonist. Again, this is because this is a horrible excuse for a 'game' made using a horrible excuse for a 'game engine.' Not only that, but the developer of this game has the utter gall to charge for this couple hour 'interactive experience.' Although is (sic) is only $2 US, it is still disgusting people are being charged for this crap." -
"There is also quite a bit of social justice in this game which makes parts feel a little bit like a (sic) 'educational game' or propaganda... don't expect any male characters to have any depth or role in the plot, it's all about the ladies and the male characters are there for window dressing." - A Steam reviewer
Screenshots
User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #323153
english
52 min at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution
- Storage: 400 MB available space
FAQ
How much does 199X cost?
199X costs $1.99.
What are the system requirements for 199X?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution Storage: 400 MB available space
What platforms is 199X available on?
199X is available on Windows PC.
Is 199X worth buying?
199X has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was 199X released?
199X was released on Mar 10, 2015.
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