486

About

YOU ARE A SQUARE. That can fight, drink, dance, lift, become an athlete, play darts, fight robots, rob, steal, and smoke weed. All to get the global high score.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and nostalgic experience with its retro ASCII graphics and minimalistic design.
Players can enjoy a variety of activities and random encounters, providing a strange yet engaging atmosphere.
It's humorously bad in a way that can elicit laughter, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate quirky, unconventional games.

The game lacks essential features like controller and VR support, which limits its accessibility.
Technical issues, such as poor graphics quality and lack of customization options, detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay can feel directionless and simplistic, leading to a lack of engagement over time.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of 486 are intentionally retro-inspired, featuring ASCII-based visuals and outdated pixel art that reflect a nostalgic aesthetic. However, players have noted the lack of options to adjust resolution or customize settings, resulting in a low-quality visual experience that cannot be improved.
- “486 is a retro-inspired RPG where you play as a square, and many of the graphics are ASCII-based.”
- “The game embraces a nostalgic aesthetic with its retro pixel art, reminiscent of classic gaming from decades past.”
- “The unique use of ASCII graphics adds a charming and distinctive visual style to the gameplay experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as hilariously trashy, often falling into the "so bad it's funny" category, eliciting genuine chuckles from players.
- “Hilarious trashy game.”
- “It's one of those 'it's so bad it's funny' games, and it had me chuckle a few times.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a quirky and unconventional aesthetic, blending low-quality visuals and sound with a unique charm that occasionally draws players back for its distinctive ASCII art and odd ambiance.
- “This game has a unique atmosphere that draws you in with its quirky visuals and sounds, making it a memorable experience.”
- “The combination of ASCII art and the strange ambiance creates an intriguing and immersive environment.”
- “Despite its unconventional presentation, the game's atmosphere is captivating and keeps me coming back for more.”