Rogue Bit

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Rogue Bit is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Bigosaur and was released on October 10, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Rogue Bit" is a challenging pixel art platformer where players control a rogue bit of code trying to escape deletion. Featuring precision-based gameplay, players must navigate through dangerous levels filled with traps, enemies, and obstacles. With a unique story and retro-inspired aesthetics, "Rogue Bit" offers a fresh take on the classic platformer genre.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and clever concept that teaches players about computer science fundamentals, such as memory manipulation and assembly language.
Challenging yet rewarding puzzles that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making it a fun experience for those with a programming background.
Visually interesting with a retro ASCII art style, the game provides a distinct atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can be overly complex and difficult to understand for players without a programming background, leading to confusion and frustration.
Some players found the game to be short, with a limited amount of content, leaving them wanting more after completing it.
The execution may feel more like an educational tool rather than a traditional game, which could disappoint those expecting a more conventional gaming experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, particularly the byte-altering puzzles that offer a refreshing challenge for those familiar with programming concepts. However, players note that the game is relatively short, lasting only 2-7 hours, and express a desire for more complexity and guidance in the gameplay. Overall, while the mechanics are innovative and engaging, there is room for deeper challenges and extended content.
- “This is something you often forget about when programming (unless you are regularly working with pointers-to-functions or something like that), so it's really cool to get to think about it explicitly in the form of a game mechanic.”
- “And for those with more experience on the topics, some nice secrets and extra challenges hidden about :) on top of that, some of the game's mechanics relate to certain types of real-world exploits :)”
- “I wish the gameplay was more difficult with more instructions included in the game; for a computer scientist who loves 8086 assembly language, it was great and refreshing.”
- “One thing though is that I think you could have used mechanics more like switching pages; maybe you could have tried adding another bit. I think you could make some interesting puzzles with that.”
- “The main mechanic of altering bytes by xoring yourself into them makes for some puzzles that you wouldn't find anywhere else.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it intense and engaging enough to keep them playing, others criticize it for being repetitive and limited to a single soundtrack.
- “The music is so intense; it kept me playing the game until I finished it.”
- “Music is just horrible.”
- “There is only one soundtrack.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story in "Rogue Bit" is considered short, with players reporting an average completion time of around 2.9 hours. Many feel that the narrative does not compensate for the game's ease, leading to a lack of engagement compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The story is a bit short (2.9 hours for me).”
- “I have played a bunch of Zachtronics games and enjoy them (especially TIS-100), as well as things like Pony Island, but Rogue Bit just didn't do it for me - it was too easy and didn't make up for it through the story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's use of ASCII representation to depict memory creates a strong retro atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience while also serving as an engaging play field.
- “It was a nice touch to illustrate the game as the ASCII representation of memory; it adds a lot of retro atmosphere to it while simultaneously providing a play field.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their quality and well-chosen colors, creating an immersive experience. However, players express a desire for more customization options, such as additional fonts and color choices.
- “The graphics are great, and the colors are perfectly selected, which give the real feeling that you're in a realm right now. It would be even better if there were customization settings, more fonts (like Consolas), and different colors.”