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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Bex April May

UFO 50: A low-res, high-concept anthology of imaginary retro games

‘Every game could exist as a full release’ … UFO 50 video game artwork
‘Every game could exist as a full release’ … UFO 50 video game artwork. Photograph: Mossmouth

When it comes to video games, one thing is universal: releasing one is tough. But releasing 50? At once? That’s another boss level entirely. This is the challenge for the team behind UFO 50. This much anticipated 8-bit anthology of retro-styled games is finally due to release this September, seven years after its announcement. With 50 games included, the wait is justified.

UFO 50 is a jumbo variety pack of complete video games, each with its own title, genre and story. “They’re not minigames,” asserts developer Derek Yu and creator of 2008 platformer Spelunky, named one of the greatest games ever made. “Every game could exist as a full release on some 80s console or computer.”

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