8-Bit Attack

About

A turn based tactics game where the player commands a cast of unique heroes as they travel across space and time in order to power up and defeat the evil lord Cthulhu. Build up your party by destroying mini-bosses and their lackeys in preparation for the final battle to save the universe!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features interesting turn-based combat with a variety of character abilities.
Players can choose different combat difficulties, allowing for a customizable experience.
The retro graphical style and music are enjoyable, contributing to the overall design of the game.

The game heavily relies on luck, making it frustratingly difficult to win without favorable dice rolls and monster draws.
Poorly designed tutorials and bad translations lead to confusion about gameplay mechanics.
The game lacks content for free-to-play users, requiring additional purchases for extra characters and features.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for stripping away essential mechanics from the original board game, substituting them with luck-based elements that fail to engage players or offer meaningful strategic choices.
- “Here is some gameplay for those curious:”
- “It takes away a lot of the core mechanics of the board game and replaces them with luck mechanics that do not provide any fun or motivating strategy to the player.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their appealing retro style and overall design, contributing to a lovely aesthetic experience. However, some users noted performance issues, such as slow text, which detracted from the enjoyment.
- “The retro graphical style and music are enjoyable, as is the general design of the game -- it is, overall, a lovely product.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its retro style and enjoyable design, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users have noted that the music volume is disappointingly low, even at maximum settings.
- “The retro graphical style and music are enjoyable, as is the general design of the game -- it is, overall, a lovely product.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story of 8-bit Attack revolves around the tragic plight of filthy goblins, adding a layer of depth and emotional resonance to the gameplay.
- “8-bit Attack is a tragic story that fails to engage, revolving around some uninteresting goblin characters.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to care about the characters or their journey.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, and the overall story feels like a missed opportunity for something more compelling.”