RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection: A Celebration of Powerful Chiptunes

The RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection is a delightful experience that combines gaming with lively chiptune music from some fantastic artists. It offers an engaging way to enjoy catchy tunes while playing fun mini-games.

This collection celebrates chiptune music by offering a variety of ways to enjoy its vibrant tracks. First, it includes two mini-games that keep you entertained with their music. In “Kira Kira Star Night,” you wander through cityscapes, trying to catch falling stars. Jumping requires precision, so you’ll need to time your leaps carefully. “Astro Ninja Man DX” challenges you to guide a tiny ninja along the screen’s bottom, dodging and returning fire at invading planets. It’s simple yet quickly becomes challenging as you dodge planetary attacks.

The collection also features chiptune albums from renowned artists such as Manami Matsumae (known for Mega Man and Shovel Knight) and Yuzo Koshiro (famous for Actraiser and Streets of Rage). You can explore dozens of tracks using a charming music player that allows you to toggle music channels on and off, offering a unique listening experience. You can also enjoy a little dancing character as the music plays, adding an interactive element to your listening. As a fan of this musical style, I found the variety of songs impressive and thoroughly enjoyed tweaking how they sounded.

Though the gameplay in RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection is straightforward, the music and interactive music player make it a must-have for chiptune enthusiasts.

RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection is now available on the Nintendo eShop.

About The Author

Joel Couture

Joel has been covering indie games for various sites including IndieGames.com, Siliconera, Gamasutra, Warp Door, CG Magazine, and more over the past seven years, and has written book-length studies on Undertale and P.T.. Joel is constantly on the lookout for digital experiences that push the boundaries of what games can be, and seeks to delve into the creative process, meanings, and emotional labor that goes into the work of artists worldwide.