Developer Critical Games and publisher Ratalaika Games this week announced that their retro JRPG title ‘8-Bit Adventures 2’ will be heading to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles on the 16th of October. No random battles, seven playable characters, and a unique story awaits players in this RPG inspired by the classics.
Have a gander below for more details on 8-Bit Adventures 2. The game is currently available on PC via Steam.
Australian developer Critical Games released their hit JRPG 8-Bit Adventures 2 on PC last year. Flushed from its success, and the critical fanfare it received from media, they’re eager to announce that the console versions – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch – will release on October 16th 2024.
“After seven years of work developing and self-funding 8-Bit Adventures 2, I was overwhelmed and delighted with the positive response that the PC version received. The central storyline, cast, and battle system hooked fans of the RPG genre, and I look forward to sharing this experience with console players.” – Joshua Hallaran.
Game experience
Explore and immerse yourself in a vast and varied world, brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit graphics, memorable NES-accurate music, and an unforgettable cast of characters.
Players can enjoy strategic, dynamic turn-based combat which focuses on unique character skills, swapping party members, managing the turn order, and unleashing powerful Team Attacks and Omega Burst finishing moves – no random battles or mandatory grinding required.
A perfect entry point into the series, this is a story for new and returning players alike!
Features
- Airship Travel – fly across an expansive World Map, filled with character-driven Side-Quests & challenging Super Boss battles!
- Nostalgia Perfected – vivid & vibrant Pixel Art visuals, with an enchanting & unforgettable Chiptune OST.
- Uplifting, Story-Rich Adventure which blends Fantasy and Sci-Fi.
- 30-40 Hours Playtime.
- Turn-Based Battles with Depth and Strategy. Freely swap allies mid-combat, and unleash Team Attacks or Omega Burst finishing moves!
- No Random Battles – enemies are always visible on the map.
- Seven Playable Characters, including a blind martial artist and an Exterminator-class robot.
- Constant Variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery!
- Tightly Paced Story which balances the classic JRPG experience with modern design.
- A Tragic Villain with a Unique Twist – save the world from a vengeful Glitch!
