Pixel Ripped 1978

Pixel Ripped 1978

June 15, 2023

ActionPlatformer PCPlayStation 5

Pixel Ripped 1978 is the newest game in the Pixel Ripped series. Our hero Dot has to once again fight against the evil Cyblin Lord, who has a very complex plan: to hack into the game creator’s past at ATARI and to make himself the protagonist! But Dot isn’t alone …

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Critic Reviews (17)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is the best offering in the series so far and I&s;m absolutely blown away by how much variety they managed to pack in."

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jun 2023
73.0 /100

"Even being the most irregular of the three games, Pixel Ripped 1979 treasures some special moments that, thanks to virtual reality, are more impressive. Final bosses, working in the Atari offices, alternating between different realities... These are moments you will …"

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"Pixel Ripped 1978 lasts less than ten hours and isn&s;t particularly memorable to play, yet the spot-on humour, the abundance of hilarious gimmicks and the feeling of being in Sunnyvale during those pioneering years manage to pack enough of a …"

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is another fun entry into one of the most unique series in video games, and is recommended to fans with a few minor caveats. Get ready for some spectacular visuals and effects, but also prepare yourself for …"

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Jun 2023
68.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is a fun look back to a special time in the world of gaming that is as irreverent as it is entertaining."

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Gareth von Kallenbach Skewed &a; Reviewed Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"This is a must for any Atari fan and fan of the Pixel Ripped series and is a must-own for any PSVR2 owner who remembers the days of classic gaming."

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Jun 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

50.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 brings Atari nostalgia to VR in a charming adventure that feels a little too removed from reality at times."

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Graham Banas Push Square Jun 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

80.0

"While the gameplay doesn’t evolve nearly enough given the game’s runtime, you still wind up with a fun experience. And for anyone invested in the history of the medium, there’s a lot to love."

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Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho PSX Brasil Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is an enjoyable VR adventure with innovative gameplay. The nostalgia for Atari is explored, even if most players end up identifying only with the console itself. Unfortunately, even being developed by Brazilians, there is no localization for …"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Jun 2023
85.0 /100

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is another great entry in the franchise and brings a lot of Atari love to the show. The story and characters were enjoyable, the game is full of fun retro easter eggs, and jumping between the two …"

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Leah McDonald oprainfall Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is technically the third game in the series, but can easily be played without having played the other games. It’s fun, intuitive and a nice trip down memory lane, especially for those of us who grew up …"

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Lou Sytsma COGconnected Jun 2023
81.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

68.0

"Overall, the game is too easy and you can complete it in around 4 hours. Still, there’s a lot of fun to be had. Especially if you grew up in the Atari era or are a big fan of the …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is a very good game. It&s;s more suitable for the older gamers who can appreciate all the references and memories. It&s;s fun, creative, and never gets boring. Even if we take away the nostalgia, it still manages …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 from ARVORE Immersive Experiences and Atari is a good VR experience that is led by a competent narrative and nostalgia. How VR is used within the game is entertaining and engaging, if not outright clever. While not …"

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Richard Allen GamingTrend Jun 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Pixel Ripped 1978 is a fun, albeit short and flawed VR game that leans into nostalgia and gamers&s; love for Atari, but unfortunately does little with the plethora of great Atari IPs available. Still, the concept is unique, the boss …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Without altering its identity, Pixel Ripped 1978 introduces some small changes to its already well-tested and fun structure, putting us for the first time in the shoes of the heroic Dot. Once again, the real/virtual duality, with all its mutual …"

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Todd Eggleston WayTooManyGames Jun 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"As I said, this is a collage and combination of its parts and period. The true joy of Pixel Ripped 1978 is this combination of its firm grasp of years past, what made them stand out, and its combination of …"

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