Pixel Ripped 1995 Reviews

Pixel Ripped 1995 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
8 / 10
May 21, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 is a VR love letter to an integral part of gaming history, building on the strengths of the original as it once again blends authentic retro games with an innovative VR world. If you remember the golden days of home gaming and the thrill of waking up at Christmas to see a console shaped box under the tree, then this is the game for you to relive. If not, then there's still plenty here to enjoy without the nostalgia.

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82 / 100
Apr 24, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 refines the original formula with better graphics, better retro games and more polished sensations... even if they feel similar to Pixel Ripped 1985. Even that doesn't prevent the game from being a huge revival full of homages to a great era in videogaming history that, while it lasts, its full of joy.

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90 / 100
Oct 10, 2023

Pixel Ripped 1995 is a fantastic game which expertly combines well-crafted game homages and VR features to provide an enthralling, albeit short but well-paced, adventure. DOT's never-ending battle against the evil Cyblin Lord provides the perfect backdrop for this adventure, and the surprisingly heartfelt story about family adds an extra layer to an already impressive game. Those looking for a hit of nostalgia or just a well-rounded VR game need look no further.

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9 / 10.0
May 16, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 pulls off a remarkable magic trick, slamming players back in time to the gaming days of the mid-90s. With brain-twisting challenges and a solid dose of nostalgic delight, Pixel Ripped 1995 is an amazing romp through the games of yesteryear, combined with amazing modern mechanics. Highly recommended.

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AusGamers
Grizz
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
May 27, 2020

Amidst this weird, multi-dimensional crisis is where Pixel Ripped 1995 breaks out its most blast-processed concepts.

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9 / 10.0
May 13, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 is chock full of clever ideas, mind-bending scenarios and very well designed gameplay sections. What goes along with that is a very well thought out VR implementation, a great control scheme and easy to understand, fun, familiar gameplay. I loved playing this quirky title, its like nothing else I have played before and I adored it.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 23, 2020

A great blast from the past that takes you back to early 90s and you really feel like that little kid sitting in front of TV.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 16, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 is a short but sweet experience that tugs on your nostalgia heartstrings in all the right ways. While it is very short and the quality of included stages varies, it is a distinct experience that's very much in line with its predecessor, Pixel Ripped 1989. If you were fond of the previous entry, getting the sequel is a no-brainer, since it mixes up the formula in a variety of ways while retaining its strengths. Its shortcomings don't detract from the otherwise wonderful experience that Pixel Ripped 1995 manages to create with surprisingly little effort.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 is even better than the original and that’s saying a lot since that one was a great game in its own right. It brings even more wild moments and gameplay sequences that once again are only made possible thanks to virtual reality. It’s a perfect game to play to get lost in a world similar to one you may have grown up in or to see what it was like for the rest of us back then. This should be on every PlayStation VR owners to-buy list.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
May 12, 2020

AVORE has done the impossible here, and has taken one of the best VR experiences on the PSVR, and managed to make it even better in almost every respect. Full to the bring with nostalgia, and not resting on that simple premise to sell, Pixel Ripped 1995 races through the finishing line with tight gameplay, excellent use of the VR system, and fully developed characters framing the era perfectly with their dialogues and observations. Get it, finish it, and then wait patiently for the next jump in technology to be turned into a title as fantastic as this one. Pixel Ripped 2000 anyone?

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May 16, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 is a must-have PSVR game, especially for gamers who grew up in the '90s as it makes for one brilliant nostalgia trip.

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B+
Oct 18, 2023

There isn’t much to come back to once you’ve beaten the game, so replay value is basically non existent here. Overall, Pixel Ripped 1995 is a fun and very unique experience that everyone should try. Definitely a good addition to the ever growing PlayStation VR2 Library!

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Oct 16, 2023

Pixel Ripped 1995 hits the PSVR2, a nostalgic and brief all-ages adventure through classic gaming that leverages 3D interactivity in inventive ways.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 4, 2023

While it’s over all too soon, if you grew up in the 16-bit era and love retro games, you owe it to yourself to give Pixel Ripped 1995 a try. And with the PSVR2 version’s improved visual fidelity and superb controls, there’s never been a better time to do so. Pixel Ripped 1995 is escapism at its finest, a nostalgic love letter to classic gaming that will transport you back to a simpler time. If that sounds up your alley, then don’t hesitate to add the game to your PSVR2 library.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2021

Overall this game is a blast, especially if you enjoy the memory of the games from your childhood. It’s well worth the $15 asking price compared to many of the other options out there. There’s not a lot of replayability here and I could see the game play loop getting repetitive after a while. However, thanks to the short run time and changing back and forth between viewpoints and objectives, this title stayed fresh for my entire run through.

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Unscored
Jun 10, 2020

The good, if it is brief, twice good. As a game, Pixel Ripped 1995 leaves us wanting more. As a VR format, it must be consumed in short and controlled doses, the eye works hard to control 2 screens, those of video games and the real world, where both have to interact to overcome each phase.

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May 27, 2020

If you own a VR headset and want to delve into some childhood nostalgia, Pixel Ripped 1995 is a great way to do a bit of time traveling. However, as a VR-focused experience, Pixel Ripped 1995 feels more novel than essential.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 23, 2020

With its nostalgia-fuelled antics and varied gameplay mechanics, Pixel Ripped 1995 is an absolute blast to play. It manages to capture the vibe of the 90s perfectly, whether that’s with the video games it allows you to play or within the world around you. The gameplay formula feels more clever than ever too, and it has clearly been refined and improved upon when compared to its predecessor. If you appreciate virtual reality titles that do something unique and entertaining, you really ought to check Pixel Ripped 1995 out – it’s a fantastic homage to the games of the 90s that retro fans are sure to appreciate. I can’t wait to see what year Pixel Ripped sends us to next…

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Yes
Apr 22, 2020

Pixel Ripped 1995 is out April 23rd on PC VR platforms for $19.99.

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9 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

Even if you weren’t a 90’s kid, what Arvore has managed to create will still delight any gaming fan in general.

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