Fit check
Is 8BitBoy™ worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of classic platformers who want a five-world level structure
- Players who enjoy searching for secret areas and collecting coins
- Players seeking a challenging platformer with an 8–12-hour main story
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed platformer may hit a wall at the demanding challenges
- Players wanting a much longer main story may find the stated 8–12-hour length limited
- Players looking for rhythm gameplay, survival crafting, or online multiplayer will not find those systems here
Our take on 8BitBoy™
The bounce point arrives when the platforming shifts from basic movement to demanding challenges. Players who do not enjoy searching through levels for hidden locations, managing power-ups, or facing boss battles may stall once those systems become part of progression.
What is 8BitBoy™?
8BitBoy is a classic platformer with five worlds and 56 levels.
Its main story lasts 8–12 hours and includes more than 300 hidden locations, secret warp zones, power-ups, coin collecting, and boss battles. The story begins when an unemployed character finds an old console and a strange cartridge, then enters a decaying world of platforming. The game pays tribute to platformers from the 1980s and 1990s and presents challenges described as demanding rather than unfair. Full Xbox 360 controller support is included, with automatic switching enabled by pressing button A. The game lists a 60 fps frame rate when supported by the GPU.
How 8BitBoy™ plays
- 01Hidden exploration areas
- More than 300 secret locations and concealed warp zones are distributed across the levels.
- 02Power-ups and coins
- The game includes collectible coins and several power-ups.
- 03Boss encounters
- Boss battles form part of the platforming progression.
- 04Controller support
- Xbox 360 controllers are supported, with automatic switching activated by pressing button A.
8BitBoy™ compared to similar games
Sonic Origins presents four classic Sonic games, while 8BitBoy offers one platformer with 56 levels across five worlds. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER combines running, jumping, dodging, shooting, and enemy destruction, whereas 8BitBoy focuses on platforming, exploration, collectibles, warp zones, and boss battles.
8BitBoy™: platforms & release
Is 8BitBoy™ worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of classic platformers who want a five-world level structure. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed platformer may hit a wall at the demanding challenges.
Where can I download 8BitBoy™?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens 8BitBoy™'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is 8BitBoy™ on?
Windows and macOS.
