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Game Title: 8-Bit Space 2

Developer: Glass Frog Games

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Genre: Proto-Metroidvania / Exploration Platformer

Status: Live now on Kickstarter (July 17th to August 15th

Demo Available: Yes, Free 3-Level Prologue Demo ROM (Mission Reboot) available on itch.io & Kickstarter.

Price Tears:

Digital ROM: $12 USD / £8

Cart only: $45 USD / £35

Complete in Box: $58 USD / £45

Collector's Edition: $92 / £71

DESCRIPTION

Drawing inspiration from classic 8-bit home computer flip-screen titles like Jet Set Willy and Dizzy, alongside early Console platformers like Montezuma's Revenge and Pitfall 2. 8-Bit Space 2 pairs a ZX Spectrum-inspired colour palette with responsive controls and an authentic FamiTracker chiptune score

STORY

Following the events of the original game, our astronaut successfully activated a mysterious portal and ventured into the unknown. After being trapped in another dimension, he finally managed to break back into his own reality, only to find himself stranded in an unfamiliar sector of deep space, completely separated from his ship.

Guided by his trusty AI companion, ZX64, he must traverse 15 non-linear planets (levels) across 5 distinct biomes, each larger and more treacherous than the last, to navigate his way back to his spaceship and return home.

FEATURES

NES Compatibility: Built to run natively on original 1985 NES hardware, op-loaders, flash cartridges (like EverDrive), FPGA consoles, and retro emulators.

Flip-Screen Proto-Metroidvania Exploration: Navigate screen-by-screen layouts designed around open-ended exploration and non-linear level design.

15 Progressive Planets: Journey through 15 non-linear levels across 5 distinct planet biomes, scaling up in size and difficulty.

Keys & Gates Mechanics: Map out planetary layouts, locating hidden keys to open doors and clear pathways back to your ship.

Indie Homebrew Shrines: Discover hidden temples and secret shrine rooms housing statues and relics dedicated to legendary indie NES homebrew games, including a cameo tribute in the demo to Chew Chew Mimic.

Chiptune Soundtrack by TakuikaNinja: An authentic NES soundtrack composed natively in FamiTracker by chiptune artist TakuikaNinja (Takumi Grainger), known for his work on Doodle World.

DEVELOPER QUOTES

On the game design: "I wanted to capture the open-ended exploration of the classic 8-bit computer games I grew up playing, but without the notoriously punishing difficulty of those old titles."

On working with Broke Studio: "Teaming up with Broke Studio means I can offer proper physical NES games for backers who want a boxed copy on their shelf."

On working with TakuikaNinja: "Having TakuikaNinja handle the soundtrack has been brilliant, and his authentic chiptune score really helps build the game's atmosphere."

ABOUT GLASS FROG GAMES

Glass Frog Games is an independent developer based in Manchester, UK, focused on building retro homebrew titles for classic hardware.

REVIEWER & CONTENT CREATOR NOTE

Hi Reviewers & Content Creators!

You have full permission to stream, record, capture, and monetise any video or audio content from 8-Bit Space 2 and the downloadable prologue ROM (Mission Reboot).

For review ROMs, physical unit inquiries, or developer interviews, please contact Simon at Simon@glassfroggames.com