Pixel Ripped 1995

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Washington Post
    May 29, 2020
    70
    If a part of you can appreciate the hallmarks of gaming’s immature past — with its cheesy villains and stiff-limbed avatars — this title will likely cheer you.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. mugen_is_here
    Jul 19, 2022
    4
    This is a great game on the PC. However, the Quest ported version isn't that great I'll say. The graphics are amazing but the movement causedThis is a great game on the PC. However, the Quest ported version isn't that great I'll say. The graphics are amazing but the movement caused me nausea. The teleportation spell costs mana instead of being free. And the maze-like world only becomes more complex and bugged later on so that you cannot finish the game.… Full Review »
  2. pawnperspective
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Pixel Ripped 1995 is the sequel to Pixel Ripped 1989, both being VR games where players assume the role of a young child helping Dot, a videoPixel Ripped 1995 is the sequel to Pixel Ripped 1989, both being VR games where players assume the role of a young child helping Dot, a video game heroine, defeat villains that can cross over from the video games into the real word. It builds off the nostalgia of 1989’s 8-bit console gaming action by including 16-bit and 32-bit era style games.

    For most of Pixel Ripped 1995 you’ll be playing classic-style games on various consoles, navigating through their worlds with Dot, and even jumping between games to mix their various mechanics. You’ll also be interacting with the real world as 9-year-old David as he tries to play video games as much as possible while dealing with a neighborhood jerk, his parents, and other issues that trouble 9-year-olds.

    Then there are the boss battles where the digital and real worlds combine. It’s more than just Dot’s life on the line, but David’s as well! Use real-world objects to interact with digital ones in a blend that blurs the lines between Dot and David’s worlds, as well as our own.

    Being born in the ’80s, this game really hit a sweet spot for me. It was no problem seeing which classic systems and games were being spoofed throughout the game, and each one felt unique in how it was played. It took a bit of getting used to pretending to use a console controller in-game while using my Oculus controllers but soon it became second nature.

    The best part of Pixel Ripped 1995 is how I could play for extended periods of time without feeling nauseated. The game is ultra-immersive without being in-your-face and I didn’t feel the classic motion sickness I normally feel with many VR games after 10-15 minutes of play. In fact almost an hour had gone by before I even thought to think about how long I’d been playing.

    I’m a bit late to the VR scene, but so far Pixel Ripped 1995 has been one of the very few games I’ve enjoyed with my Oculus. It doesn’t strive for over-the-top VR gimmicks yet delivers an experience unlike I’ve ever had before. It’s a real treat and a game that any VR player, especially ones who remember the days of 16-bit gaming, should check out.    … Full Review »
  3. AirSparke
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Vraiment très sympa fais sur le quest, c'est très joli, très agréable à jouer et un bel hommage aux jeux rétros.

    Seuls points négatifs : un    Vraiment très sympa fais sur le quest, c'est très joli, très agréable à jouer et un bel hommage aux jeux rétros.

    Seuls points négatifs : un peu trop court et un peu trop facile, sinon tout le reste est parfait.    … Full Review »
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