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. It can be bought for the PC, Mac, or on Steam, and Wii U. An updated version, Super Life of Pixel, was later released for Nintendo Switch.
This game contains examples of:
- Art Evolution: The game starts off in basic 8-bit worlds, and upgrading to later styles comes with major graphical increases as well as more complex gameplay.
- Deliberately Monochrome: Worlds based on black-and-white systems are displayed without any color to match the aesthetics of the time.
- Gotta Catch 'Em All: Collecting secrets helps unlock new levels and adds to your museum collection.
- Gravity Screw: Some levels feature gravity inversions.
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Nintendo Hard: The trailer outright says "Pixel will die. Lots." - Retraux: Stages are in the style of many 8-bit and 16-bit systems, from consoles to computers.
- Shout-Out: There are homages to Mega Man, Castlevania, Zelda, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Metroid, Wonder Boy, Pitfall, Sonic and more, as well as computer games like Turrican, Uridium, Jet Set Willy, James Pond, Rick Dangerous, Prince of Persia, Impossible Mission, and Exile.
- Totally Radical: One of Pixel's powerups in the 16-bit worlds is a skateboard, just like the radical 90's the style is based on.
