Nox Archaist (2021)
- Developer
- 6502 Workshop
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- RPG
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 60 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A deliberate, nostalgic journey through a pixelated realm where you methodically explore dungeons and towns, manage a party, and engage in turn-based combat with classic 8-bit charm.
old schoolturn-basedretroatmosphericexplorationstory richmoderate difficultypixel graphics
What players say
Players who grew up on 80s Ultima games praise Nox Archaist as the only worthy successor, but many find the tiny, blurry Apple II font unreadable even with options. There is heavy debate over the severe input delay some report, with fans saying it is part of the authentic experience while others call it game-breaking.
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