SimulationFit check
Is 98xx worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy exploring fictional computer interfaces and working files
- Fans of experimental games organized around several small applications
- Players interested in platforming that develops unexplained glitches
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking one deep, long-form game may find the collection of small applications fragmented
- Players who prefer predictable platforming may stop when Jumping Julian begins behaving unexpectedly
- Players seeking a focused RPG or strategy game may not find enough depth in the varied application list
Our take on 98xx
The bounce point arrives in Jumping Julian, when a seemingly ordinary platformer starts producing strange events. Players who expect stable rules and a conventional progression may stop there; others may find the surrounding operating-system interface too scattered.
What is 98xx?
98xx presents a rediscovered computer operating system containing working files to investigate.
Its applications include games such as Jumping Julian, Puzzle Patterns, BallPopper, Tank Blast, Asteroid Blast, Kingdom Quest, and titles based on matching, mathematics, shapes, and questions. Other programs include Pixel Paint, TypeWriter, Photo Editor, Video Editor, a web browser, media players, Documents, Photo Gallery, AudioPlayer, DialCaller, BookReader, Settings, and Security. Jumping Julian first appears to be a conventional 2D platformer, but strange events begin as the game continues. The operating system’s glitches and collection of applications provide the structure for exploration.
How 98xx plays
- 01Mini-Game Collection
- The included games cover platforming, puzzles, shooting, matching, trivia, mathematics, a kingdom adventure, and shapes.
- 02Creative Applications
- Pixel Paint, TypeWriter, Photo Editor, and Video Editor are available among the non-game programs.
- 03System Utilities
- The interface contains documents, media players, a browser, a photo gallery, a book reader, settings, and security.
- 04Changing Platformer
- Jumping Julian starts as a 2D platform game before unusual events develop during play.
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98xx: platforms & release
Is 98xx worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy exploring fictional computer interfaces and working files. Skip it if: players seeking one deep, long-form game may find the collection of small applications fragmented.
Where can I download 98xx?
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What platforms is 98xx on?
Windows only.
