Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AppAdvice
    Jul 12, 2017
    94
    The game has a lot of replay value with the amount of content, and always having a fresh new experience is satisfying. As someone who grew up with classic games, I love the vintage pixel art style, and the chiptunes are amazing. Controls are simple and easy to learn, and the game is fairly challenging but still accessible to everyone. It’s definitely a game to have if you’re a roguelike RPG fan.
  2. IGN Italia
    Mar 11, 2015
    90
    This isn’t a game inspired by old school RPG’sas a matter of fact this is an old school RPG, even if its release date says 2015. Pixel Heroes is engaging, unforgiven and most of all fun.
  3. 148Apps
    Mar 9, 2015
    80
    Tough yet satisfying is about right for Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic.
  5. TouchArcade
    Mar 10, 2015
    70
    The game ends up being a roller coaster ride that starts fun, becomes frustrating, then gets enjoyable again until it cedes to tedium, taking one last-minute hairpin turn into frustration depending on your party build.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Mar 5, 2015
    70
    A sharp-edged retro RPG with a sense of humour and a lot of content.

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  1. evilwillhunting
    Feb 20, 2017
    5
    Very much like Soda Dungeon, this is a procedural dungeon crawler, where each mission is success or death. You pick a team of three and offVery much like Soda Dungeon, this is a procedural dungeon crawler, where each mission is success or death. You pick a team of three and off you go, in a linear march forward (reminiscent of the Oregon Trail). Like most Roguelikes, your success or failure depends largely on the party makeup and the items equipped..

    At least in Soda Dungeon, you start over and keep your progress when the party is defeated. Here, it's permadeth. And one sour encounter throws away hours of work. Given the capricious nature of this game's difficulty, it's not worth risking investment.    … Full Review »
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