198X

Summary

198X is more than a brawler, a shooter, a racer, a ninja adventure, or an RPG. It’s a tribute to the golden era of arcade games—only now with a scale that could never exist in the real 1980s. It’s a journey about discovering who you are—and your self-worth—within the world of video games. A coming-of-age tale woven across multiple genres, worlds, and characters. Experience the rush of combat, gunplay, speed, acrobatics, and role-playing—all intertwined with heartfelt, cinematic storytelling. But what happens when the boundary between reality and game begins to fade…?

Storyline

The game takes place in Suburbia, just beyond the City, during an unspecified year in the 1980s. It chronicles the experiences of Kid, a teenager caught between the carefree days of childhood and the responsibilities of growing up. The narrative begins when Kid stumbles upon the local arcade—discovering new realms and a deeper sense of purpose through video games. With each trip to the arcade—every title explored, every technique perfected, every enemy vanquished—Kid becomes stronger. And the boundary between the virtual world and real life begins to fade…

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