8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023)

Developer: Critical Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 308 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A heartfelt, nostalgic tribute to classic JRPGs with a emotional story and challenging turn-based battles.

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What players say

Players praise it as a heartfelt retro-style JRPG with meaningful modern touches, especially the ability to swap party members without losing a turn and the lack of required grinding. A few note the dialogue can drag on, but most find the story and characters engaging.

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