Boti: Byteland Overclocked - Exploring a Byte-sized Wonderland

Prepare to journey back in time to the golden era of 3D platformers with a modern technological twist in Boti: Byteland Overclocked. In this captivating adventure, you step into the virtual world as Boti, an endearing data bot with a mission to purge the digital realm of viruses and glitches. Alongside your loyal companions, One and Zero, you'll embark on a thrilling quest through the inner workings of a computer tackling levels inspired by components like the graphics card, processor and power supply.

Let the collecting begin!

Boti: Byteland Overclocked evokes the nostalgia of classic 3D platformers like Crash Bandicoot, featuring a main hub that leads to various level portals. Armed with an array of abilities including jumping, dashing, hovering, and punching, you'll navigate obstacle-laden platforms on your way to the finish line, all while keeping an eye out for a plethora of collectibles.

Megabytes and Botcoins serve as your currencies, enabling you to unlock upgrades for Boti and expand your home hub's map. Caches are cleverly concealed throughout the levels, bolstering your bank and serving as prerequisites for achieving that coveted 100% level completion.

Venture deeper into the mysteries of Byteland by uncovering voice notes left behind by The Kernel, Boti's enigmatic mentor. As you progress, you'll also encounter musical challenges that demand sliding precision to achieve a perfect score and earn a musical trophy.

While One and Zero prove invaluable in helping you locate hidden collectibles tucked away in obscure corners, some players may grow weary of their repetitive voice lines. Nevertheless, if you're seeking a dose of 90's video game nostalgia, these repetitive phrases are all part of the package.

Byteland is full of NPCs with tech-related puns

Cyber Combat 

For newcomers, Boti: Byteland Overclocked serves as an ideal introduction to 3D exploration and gaming mechanics. However, seasoned gamers may find the combat experience to be somewhat shallow, often reduced to button-mashing and dashing. Combat encounters, including boss battles, prioritize minor puzzle-solving over intense combat engagements.

Occasionally, you may find yourself grumbling about "that pesky physics engine", particularly when you've accidently over-dashed a platform. Nevertheless, the forgiving checkpoint system ensures that falling off a platform merely transports you a short distance back, and even in boss fights, death allows for a quick return to the action without restarting the entire encounter.

For newcomers, the relaxed combat style is a welcoming feature, while experienced gamers may discover their greatest challenge lies in achieving 100% completion.

My first steps into Byteland

So if you're eager to rediscover the joy of classic 3D platformers with a modern technological twist, embark on your journey through Byteland. Whether you choose to go it alone or team up with friends for online and split-screen co-op adventures, Boti: Byteland Overclocked is now available on Steam, offering an immersive and nostalgic gaming experience that caters to all levels of players.