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8-Bit Space is a new NES adventure from developer Glass Frog Games. Drawing inspiration from classic 8-bit home computer flip-screen titles like Jet Set Willy and Dizzy, alongside early console platformers like Montezuma’s Revenge and Pitfall 2. 8-Bit Space 2 pairs a ZX Spectrum-inspired colour palette with responsive controls and an authentic FamiTracker chiptune score. It’s currently going through a Kickstarter campaign that will pay for physical production by Broke Studio. Those wishing to try 8-Bit Space 2 before buying can download a demo currently available for use on emulators.
The game’s story follows on from the events of the original game; our astronaut successfully activated a mysterious portal and ventured into the unknown. After being trapped in another dimension, he finally managed to break back into his own reality, only to find himself stranded in an unfamiliar sector of deep space, completely separated from his ship. Guided by his trusty AI companion, ZX64, he must traverse 15 non-linear planets (levels) across 5 distinct biomes, each larger and more treacherous than the last, to navigate his way back to his spaceship and return home.
8-Bit Space 2‘s developer said. “I wanted to capture the open-ended exploration of the classic 8-bit computer games I grew up playing, but without the notoriously punishing difficulty of those old titles,” and on working with Broke Studio and TakuikaNinja. “Teaming up with Broke Studio means I can offer proper physical NES games for backers who want a boxed copy on their shelf. Having TakuikaNinja handle the soundtrack has been brilliant, and his authentic chiptune score really helps build the game’s atmosphere.”
