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After finding an old console, an unemployed man is pulled into a pixelated world to jump, collect upgrades, explore, and battle bosses.
Released 05 May 2014
Search Hidden Warp Zones
Collect Coins And Upgrades
Battle Platforming Bosses
Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds
Developed by AwesomeBlade · Published by AwesomeBlade









After losing his job, 8BitBoy finds an old game console and a strange cartridge in his basement. Plugging it in pulls him into a vivid, decaying platforming world, where his adventure begins.
Play as 8BitBoy in a side-scrolling platformer built around jumping across hazards, shooting, and collecting coins and power-ups. Levels also contain hidden places to explore.
Progress through 56 levels across five worlds, looking for hidden locations and warp zones along the way. The adventure includes boss battles and power-ups that can help with platforming challenges.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its retro look, music, and familiar platforming, with some also appreciating the secrets tucked into levels. Others find the controls imprecise or the later level design frustrating, so reactions to the challenge and play feel vary.


| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |