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198X: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

198X (2019): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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198X (2019) is a shooter, racing, role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up video game developed by Hi-Bit Studios, available on PS4, PC, XONE, Switch. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 61/100 on IGDB.

What is 198X about?

198X is not just a beat ’em up, a shoot ’em up, a racing game, a ninja game and an RPG. This is a love letter to the golden age of arcade games – yet with a scope that was never possible in the actual 1980s. It’s a story about finding yourself – and your self-confidence – in the world of video games. A coming-of-age story told through multiple game genres, worlds and characters. Feel the sensation of fighting, shooting, driving, jumping and role-playing – combined with emotional, cinematic storytelling.

And what happens when the line between reality and game starts to blur…?

Key details

198X was released in 2019 and supports single player. Platforms: PS4, PC, XONE, Switch. Developer: Hi-Bit Studios.

Should you play 198X?

Reviews are mixed, but 198X retains a dedicated player base among shooter, racing, role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is 198X?

198X is a shooter, racing, role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up game by Hi-Bit Studios, released in 2019.

What platforms is 198X on?

198X is available on PS4, PC, XONE, Switch.

Is 198X good?

198X has an aggregate score of 61/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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