486

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486 is a single player arcade role playing game. It was developed by Jared Hoffa and was released on June 1, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Single-Player

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69%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

The game evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like ZZT and Legend of the Red Dragon II.
It offers a unique and strange atmosphere with minimalistic ASCII graphics that some players find enjoyable.
Despite its flaws, the game can be humorously entertaining, providing moments of laughter and unexpected enjoyment.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor graphics quality and lack of customization options.
There is a lack of controller and VR support, which limits the gameplay experience for some players.
Many players find the gameplay 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The graphics of 486 are intentionally retro-inspired, featuring ASCII-based visuals and outdated pixel art that reflect a nostalgic aesthetic.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 graphics style adds a charming and distinctive feel to the overall 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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a quirky and unconventional aesthetic, blending low-quality visuals and sound with an oddly enjoyable experience that draws players back despite its seemingly chaotic presentation.
- “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 unusual sound design creates a strange yet captivating atmosphere that keeps me coming back.”
- “Despite its unconventional style, the game's atmosphere is oddly charming and immersive, making it a joy to revisit.”
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, which elicited several 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.”