Citadel 1986

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Citadel 1986 is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Clockwork Pixels and was released on August 17, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Citadel. Built in 1986 by a lunatic and left undiscovered, decomposing for 30 long years. You are its first victim.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Charming and nostalgic 80s-style platformer with stylish pixel art and a warm video filter that evokes old-school gaming memories.
Challenging yet fair gameplay with clever level design, variety in puzzles, and strong replay value including faster difficulty modes.
Good controls that work well with both gamepads and keyboard, supported by a fitting and enjoyable soundtrack and humorous cutscenes.

Key-collection mechanic can feel a bit repetitive or annoying to some players.
Lacks some modern Steam features like achievements and cards at launch.
No attack or duck buttons, limiting player actions strictly to jumping and key collection, which might feel restrictive.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is well-received, featuring funny enemies and amusing cutscenes like the taunting one-eyed computer screen, which adds charm and a playful tone to the challenging gameplay. The stylish visuals and nostalgic video filter further enhance the overall fun experience.
- “It's funny, challenging, and all around a good time!”
- “Great stylish drawings, pretty video filter adds that warm feeling of playing an old-school game, funny enemies, burning apples remind Homer cooking skills.”
- “I loved the funny little cutscenes where the one-eyed computer screen taunts you as you progress through the maze.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature stylish, cute artwork with a charming, light-hearted art style and a warm, nostalgic video filter that enhances the old-school game feel. The visuals include funny enemy designs and creative elements, contributing to an intriguing and enjoyable aesthetic.
- “Great stylish drawings with a pretty video filter that adds a warm feeling of playing an old-school game. The funny enemies and burning apples add charm, reminding of creative cooking skills.”
- “The artwork is cute and the game has a light-hearted feel overall.”
- “The art style is interesting and the concept is intriguing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features an awesome original soundtrack that perfectly fits the game’s atmosphere, with fun and bright tunes complemented by quality soundwork.
- “Awesome OST perfectly fitting the game, with good sound design.”
- “The music is fun and bright.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a straightforward platformer with over 40 levels and occasional light puzzles, offering additional challenge through a faster difficulty mode. While the key-based mechanics can sometimes be frustrating, they fit well within the game's design.
- “It's a simple platformer with around 40+ levels to beat. The gameplay occasionally includes puzzles that require some thinking, and once completed, you can play on a harder, faster difficulty.”
- “It's a simple platformer without a puzzle part (except rare occasions where you have to think a bit). You have around 40+ levels to beat, and once done, you can play a harder (faster) difficulty.”
- “Key-oriented gameplay can be a little annoying but makes sense.”
replayability
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The game offers solid replayability, especially for platformer fans, with increased challenge on higher difficulties providing a reason to play again. Its affordable price adds to its appeal for replay value.
- “Overall, this is a great game for all who like platformers. It's cheap, and has nice replayability if you decide to play it again in the future with a faster difficulty.”
story
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The story features a charming background that complements well-designed levels and introduces a variety of new obstacles, enhancing the overall experience.