Pixel Ripped 1989
Release date: Jul 31, 2018
Developers: ARVORE
Publishers: ARVORE Immersive Games Inc.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Pixel Ripped 1989 is a wacky multi-dimensional homage to the early days of gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic videogame and beyond. Set in the era of portable 8-bit consoles, this game-within- a-game follows the adventures of Dot, an in-game character who sees her world torn apart by the Cyblin Lord, a villain able to break through the video game screen and invade the real world. In the game, the player inhabits Nicola, a second-grade student who must help Dot save both realities from this menace by facing challenges in the retrogaming 2D world, all while distracting the cranky teacher and escaping from the furious headmaster in her own 3D world. 

Press reviews: “If you thought game-within-a-game sounded exciting, augmented reality within virtual reality is going to be Quite The Experience! (Philippa Warr)” Rock, Paper, Shotgun “If done right then Pixel Rift, rich with layers of interactivity, could resonate with anyone who's ever let games into their imagination. It could be a eureka moment, not just in VR gaming but in narrative-driven game design as well.” Kotaku UK “The history of Pixel Ripped’s development is a tale of setbacks, sacrifice, and determination.” PC Gamer