Game overview
XeGrader for Origin mode
A faithful recreation of the first version of XeGrader originally created for NEC PC-8001mkII in 1983. Experience the unique tension of early Japanese PC gaming with authentic 320×200 pixel 4-color graphics and pseudo-musical BEEP sound in this retro action-adventure.
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This mode is designed to “bring the original experience directly to Steam” rather than presenting a modern remake. It is recommended not only for players who experienced the PC-8001mkII version of XeGrader, but also for anyone curious about the dawn of retro PC gaming.
Overview
Origin mode is a faithful Steam recreation of the very first version of XeGrader, originally developed for NEC’s PC-8001mkII in 1983. It places strong emphasis on capturing the atmosphere and expressive style of that era. Immerse yourself in the tension and distinctive worldview of early Japanese PC games, shaped by the creative limitations of pioneering hardware.
Features
Graphics utilize the original image data from the PC-8001mkII version of XeGrader
Screen resolution follows PC-8001mkII specifications: 320×200 pixels with 4 simultaneous colors
Audio is created using pseudo-musical scales produced by rapidly switching BEEP sounds on and off
Gameplay is based on the original version with some modifications, including the addition of vampire enemies
Puzzles have been rebalanced compared to the original release
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System requirements Windows · Linux
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Linux
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Minimum:Recommended
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- Publisher
- Tokihiro NAITO
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 0
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Downloadable Content, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Gamepad Recommended, Keyboard Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Indonesian, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Czech, Danish, Turkish, Hungarian, Finnish, Vietnamese, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Polish, Romanian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
- Support
- [email protected]
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