Bit Pilot is a 2010 bullet hell action game created by Zach Gage. It was released on March 4, 2010, for iOS. In the game, players control a spaceship and must dodge asteroids and lasers. It received largely positive reviews from critics, praising its gameplay, controls and soundtrack.
| Bit Pilot | |
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| Developer(s) | Zach Gage |
| Publisher(s) | Zach Gage |
| Composer(s) | Sabrepulse |
| Engine | openFrameworks |
| Platform(s) | iOS |
| Release | March 4, 2010 |
| Genre(s) | Action, bullet hell |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
The player controls a ship with protective outer rings. Each time it hits an asteroid or a laser, one layer of the ring is lost.[1] As the game progresses, more asteroids spawn into the playing area. The player can earn bonus points by collecting shields,[2] which replenish the player's defenses.[3]
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 78/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 8/10[6] |
| Pocket Gamer |    [5] |
Bit Pilot received a "generally favorable" score on Metacritic.[4]
Edge awarded the game 8/10 points, calling it distinctive due to its gesture-based control scheme, which is "uncommonly nuanced and tactile".[6] The A.V. Club gave the game an "A" rating, calling it a "tough, unbeatable game" with "atrocious challenge".[5] Tracy Erickson of Pocket Gamer gave the game 3.5/5 stars and the Bronze award, calling it "an amusing, bite-sized piece of gaming", and saying that while it "travels a familiar course", "the manner in which it's presented makes this old formula fresh".[7]
The gameplay was mostly positive. Kyle Vanhemert of Wired magazine praised the soundtrack and retro graphics but criticized that the game "lacks variety".[8]
References edit
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (August 4, 2011). "In Bit Pilot, You Actually Are Going In To an Asteroid Field". Kotaku. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Hayward, Andrew (October 1, 2011). "iPad reviews of the week: Katamari Amore, Monsters Ate My Condo, Bit Pilot, Sprinkle". GamesRadar+. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Schramm, Mike (July 27, 2011). "TUAW's Daily iPhone App: Bit Pilot". Engadget. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bit Pilot". Metacritic. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ a b "Sawbuck Gamer: March 29, 2010". The A.V. Club. March 29, 2010. Archived from the original on September 12, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bit Pilot review". Edge. March 28, 2012. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ Erickson, Tracy (March 25, 2010). "Bit Pilot". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ Vanhemert, Kyle (November 8, 2011). "Bit Pilot". Wired. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
External links edit
- Official website (archived)
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