Breadbox

About

Breadbox is a fascinating retro computer simulator that allows you to step back in time and experience the magic of machines from the 70s and 80s. In this visual environment, you can interact with hardware and old media as if they were real.

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Play Modes

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The emulator provides a nostalgic and immersive experience, closely resembling the original Commodore machines.
It offers a hands-on approach to interacting with classic hardware, making it appealing for fans of retro computers.
The developer is responsive and has shown commitment to updates and improvements, enhancing the overall experience.

Usability issues, particularly with joystick support and game startup, create significant frustration for users.
The user interface requires a major overhaul to simplify the process of getting games to run.
Limited support for higher resolutions and lack of pre-installed game content detracts from the overall experience.

music
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Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the nostalgic quality of C64 SID chip music, highlighting its unique satisfaction, particularly when experiencing title screens. There is a desire for NES games to match this level of musical quality, with Tim Follin noted as a standout composer who approached that standard.
- “There's not a lot of games that can provide me with the satisfaction of finally seeing that title screen and listening to that amazing C64 SID chip music.”
- “I wish the NES could produce C64 quality music; the only composer that ever came close to doing so was Tim Follin.”
graphics
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The graphics of the emulator in question are praised for their quality aesthetic, enhancing the visual appeal of what is usually a functional tool. This improvement elevates the overall user experience.
- “It adds a quality aesthetic to a typically utilitarian emulator in Vice.”
humor
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its nostalgic touch, as players find amusement in the deliberate and slow typing reminiscent of older machines, which adds a charming layer to the experience.
- “Funny enough, this didn't bother me that much, because I remembered having to type slowly and deliberately on these older machines.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is hindered by a lack of responsiveness, as players often miss key inputs and experience frequent typos, suggesting that the controls may not be well-optimized for fast-paced actions.
- “If you rattled off keystrokes like on a modern mechanical keyboard, you'd miss key inputs and get typos all the time.”