A Pixel Story

March 30, 2015 Lamplight Studios
Platform Puzzle Adventure Indie
PS4 PC Mac XONE
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A Pixel Story is a devious 2D puzzle platformer that charts the evolution of video games. You must use your Magical Teleportation Hat to explore 6 increasingly detailed zones on your quest to reach the core of The System to stop the evil OS and save the world.
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Release Date March 30, 2015
Developer Lamplight Studios
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
A Pixel Story

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