Byte Family

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In Byte Family, play as Pixel, an antivirus bit, to save the cyber world from threats caused by the mysterious Ermes Boss. Explore five game modes, including Challenge, Record, Prison, Bonus M, and Record Pro, to uncover secrets, unlock new stages, and gain skills. Interact with NPCs, survive encounters with Alicops, and eliminate viruses to restore ByteFamily's system.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

A fun little platformer that can provide joy and hope, especially for those looking for a simple game to play.
The game features a variety of modes and introduces new abilities in a well-structured tutorial format.
It's an affordable option that offers decent entertainment value, making it a good choice for casual gamers.

The game suffers from technical defects, including uncustomizable controls and low-quality visuals that do not meet modern standards.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to issues like spawn killing, slippery movement, and unclear objectives.
Many players find the game to be generic and lacking in depth, with poor dialogue and numerous typos.

graphics
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find to be of mediocre quality despite options to adjust resolution. While the simplistic visuals may appeal to some due to their charm, they lack substantial graphical enhancements, leaving little room for improvement. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
- “It has some really fun platforming mechanics and a charming art style.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. It suggests that embracing new experiences, even in gaming, can lead to unexpected personal growth and insights.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it as mediocre and lacking depth, comparing it to amateur piano playing.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as exploitative, with reviewers labeling it as a cash grab that relies on copying existing game templates and assets rather than original content. This approach is seen as a form of shovelware, raising concerns about the integrity and value of the product.
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam or cash grab.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be beneficial for farming resources, suggesting that it enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just aren't worth the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable platforming mechanics complemented by a charming art style, making for an engaging experience.
- “It has some really fun platforming mechanics and a charming art style.”