Pixel Ripped 1989 in the test: a short tribute with ups and downs

Pixel Ripped 1989 appears today for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive . We have to wait a little longer for the console version PlayStation VR (PSVR) but we have already watched the PC version of the game. The VR title brings us back to the year 1989, when the video games did not have high resolution graphics yet and instead of talking to the imagination of the players. As a teenager Nicola you can help the 2D hero Dot in the fight against the villain Cyblin Lord via a virtual and portable console. We just played at the first level recently and we liked it a lot. If the concept will last all season, you will now learn.

Pixel Ripped in Test in 1989

After you start the game, you land in a classroom first. You are armed with torches and paper balls, which serve as a practical maneuver for distraction. Your task is to use your utensils to cause trouble, so you will not be surprised playing with your Gear Kid . As long as the teacher is distracted, with Dot looking for you Cyblin Lord who can break the boundaries of the video game world and enter the real world. As a result, it is important to defeat the boss of the same level in the "real" world. Not only does this look impressive, but it also creates a great immersion.

Playing on the Virtual Gear Kid is so much fun that you quickly think that you are looking at a real pocket computer. As a result, the environment seems very real despite simple graphics and invites you to dive into the game world. At the second level, you use the portable console for a game of grouse hunting in the backyard of the game. school, while the third round takes you back to the classroom. The daily life of a student is sometimes not very exciting. The last level leads you directly to the final boss and after his conquest, the pleasure is already over. You can not do more than two or three hours of play unless you are a little clumsy when you play with your handheld.

But even if the playing time is quite short, Main characteristics quite convincing. Everywhere you will find little clues and tributes to the video games of the 90s, which makes hearts beat faster in children of that time. Those who have lived class scenarios similar to the time of their youth and who used their imagination to create a unique experience from a 2D game feel at home.

Personally, I like the idea that the end user is aware of his environment. Unfortunately, it is not very pleasant for my taste. The fact that there are only three different scenes without a bonus level is extremely regrettable. The concept is awesome and the developers would certainly have been able to get a lot out of the budget. In general, the design of Gear Kids as well as neon scenes was extremely successful.

You have the choice between the motion controller and the controller in the controller. Since there are no traceable controllers for the PC, your hands are set at a point in this case. As a result, the game with motion controllers also feels much better. If the DualShock 4 controller is followed, we can not test yet, but we assume.

Conclusion

The first level of the game is extremely fun, so my expectations for the full version were maybe a little too high, the game time is short enough for about 20 euros, all the more that the first and third levels of the gameplay are not very different. Pixel Ripped 1989 is a solid tribute to the early 90s and generally meets my tastes. But it is not enough for my shot.

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