Bit Pilot – Review

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By: Zach Gage

Version #: 1.0.1

Date Released: 1969-12-31

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Price: 0.99

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Speak the word 8-Bit and you have me. There is just something about that pixelated graphics and those chip tune soundtracks that endears me. Perhaps it is the nostalgic look and feel of the games I grew up with, but I can never get enough. Bit Pilot definitely has the makings of a great retro style arcade game. The gameplay is simple and the look is classic.

In Bit Pilot you command a space ship that is in an arena dodging asteroids. Controlling the ship is done with swipes. One finger swipes for small movements and two fingers for faster and more controlled movements. This control scheme allows for very precise movements which are required as the levels progress. As you fail to be destroyed, the game throws larges and more numerous asteroids as well as lasers that fire horizontally across the screen. The only thing keeping your ship intact is your shield which can be regenerated by capturing pills that fly across the screen. As you continue to play your cumulative score unlocks new music tracks. The game also packs a fair number of achievements without the open feint network for those social gamers.

This game reminds me of why games like Canabalt are so popular. The simple game play mechanics, and high quality graphics make for a game you don’t want to put down. Bit Pilot doesn’t crowd itself with too many fancy features, but above all else, fun.

Bit Pilot was free for its first day but as since gone up to $.99, which isn’t too much to ask for a delightful game.