AdventureFit check
Is Back to 1998 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Point-and-click adventure fans who enjoy searching scenes for useful objects
- Puzzle players who like combining items and interpreting hints
- Players drawn to period gadgets, arcade settings, and retro presentation
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than object searches and puzzles
- Players who prefer a fast pace over conversations and exploring locations
- Players looking for a broad range of genres or activities beyond an adventure built around returning home
Our take on Back to 1998
The puzzle-solving format centers play on finding and combining objects across locations. That focus leaves less room for action-driven play, with conversations and searches forming much of the journey.
What is Back to 1998?
Back to 1998 is a point-and-click adventure about a character trying to return home to their family.
Search locations for objects, including some that are hidden, then use or combine items to solve puzzles. Conversations with characters provide interactions and hints, and helping them can lead to assistance in return. The game includes period gadgets, arcade settings, and minigames, including repairing a home computer to play a game. It uses a retro look and supports mouse or finger input. Progress is saved automatically at selected checkpoints.
How Back to 1998 plays
- 01Item combinations
- Objects can be joined to create new items for use in puzzles.
- 02Character conversations
- Talking with people and assisting them can lead to help with the journey.
- 03Arcade minigames
- Some activities include playing games on a repaired home computer or at an arcade.
- 04Checkpoint saves
- Progress is recorded automatically at designated points.
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Back to 1998: platforms & release
Is Back to 1998 worth it?
It is worth it if: point-and-click adventure fans who enjoy searching scenes for useful objects. Skip it if: players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than object searches and puzzles.
Where can I download Back to 1998?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Back to 1998's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Back to 1998 on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
