Retro World

About

Retro World puts you in control of a retro sprite living in a town where video games exist as real life. You can explore this parallel universe on PC, Mac, or Linux while playing through single player campaigns or teaming up with others for cooperative fun. The game spans thirty years of arcade history, letting you attend midnight launches, join tournaments, and read magazines filled with rumors about new consoles. Your character moves through a world that blends the charm of early Pong days with modern gaming culture. The story kicks off when strange phenomena hit Frankton after locals get hooked on this digital craze. Children vanish and spooky creatures appear, so you need to solve the mystery alongside new friends. The community has rated the indie title highly for its playful take on gaming history without feeling too heavy. You can track your progress through various in-game events or just hang out in a setting that feels familiar to anyone who grew up with consoles. It captures the spirit of retro gaming while adding a fresh layer of mystery to explore on your own schedule.

Storyline

You've just moved to a new town where the video game craze has taken the town folks by storm. Unfortunately this newly favored past time comes with more than the people of Frankton had bargained for. Extended periods of play have resulted in strange phenomenon from disappearing children to sightings of spooky creatures. It's up to you and your newly found friends to get to the bottom of this bizarre mystery.