Super Life of Pixel
Released Oct 2014
Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.
78% positive · 375 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Super Life of Pixel launched on October 22, 2014 and received a steady stream of patches and quality-of-life improvements in the months following release. The biggest update came on December 20, 2018, when the developer released the "Super" edition — a substantial free upgrade for existing owners that added 6 new console worlds (bringing the total to 19), new music, performance improvements, and bug fixes. A final feature patch followed on January 17, 2019, adding windowed mode, a missing end scene, and minor fixes. That January 2019 post is the last communication from the developer on record. The sole DLC — a soundtrack pack — shipped in May 2015. No future content has been announced, no roadmap or planned updates exist, and the developer's attention has visibly shifted to other projects (Platform Maker was promoted as early as March 2017, and Vektor Wars was announced in June 2015). The game launched and matured as a finite, content-complete platformer, and the Super edition update represents the culmination of its post-launch development.
Evidence
Final feature patch added windowed mode, a missing end scene, and minor fixes. This is the last recorded developer communication.
Super Life of Pixel launched as a major free upgrade, adding 6 new console worlds, new music, optimizations, and bug fixes — described as the definitive version of the game.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
WhiteMoon Dreams, Inc.
Achievements
72
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn. Move, think, jump or die is the motto Pixel must live by if he wants to unlock the next console on his historic journey.
Enter into a living, playable museum of video game history: A museum that spans across three decades, featuring 19 historically inspired consoles and over 100 levels to conquer. A museum of sharp things, meanies and free falls - in which you will die. A lot. And the fun’s just getting started.
Whether you’re nostalgic for these classic consoles or it’s your first time experiencing them, now it’s your turn to make gaming history!
*As a thank you to those who have supported Life of Pixel, we have upgraded existing users to Super Life of Pixel for free! Right now, the Super edition is only available on PC. Mac and Linux users, or those on PC who prefer the original Life of Pixel experience can still play the “classic” version by opting in through the “betas” tab.
Step 1: From your library, right Click on Life of Pixel or Super Life of Pixel, and click “Properties”
Step 2: Click on the “Betas” tab and select to opt-in to the “classic” build and hit close. The classic version of Life of Pixel will download and be available in your library. You can always choose to switch between the editions at your will.*
Inspired by the 8 & 16-bit Eras
Take a journey with the wizened Professor Pixel and revisit the golden age of gaming. Featuring a massive variety of beautiful pixel art from classic 8 & 16-bit game systems, such as Amiga, SNES, Mega Drive, Commodore 64, Apple II, Game Boy, NES, Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum & Master System!
Revisit Classic Games
Look out for nudges to console classics like Mega Man, Castlevania, Zelda, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Metroid, Wonder Boy, Pitfall, Sonic & more. Revisit computer legends such as Turrican, Uridium, Jet Set Willy, James Pond, Rick Dangerous, Prince of Persia, Impossible Mission, Exile & lots more.
Loads of Secrets!
Dozens of special secrets to uncover and experience. From silly little touches through to great big mega-epic secrets! Look out for jetpacks, bubbles to fly, trampolines, hidden rooms and maps, aeroplanes, skateboards and even a Sinclair C5!
Awesome Power-ups
Special power-ups and equipment with levels featuring puzzles and secrets only accessible using Pixel's new found abilities. Fire pixel from a cannon, reach high areas by bouncing on a trampoline, use the Super Potion to defeat enemies, smash the baddies with the mine cart, deploy the Bomb to destroy walls and uncover hidden secrets!
Chip Music Goodness
We've worked with amazing chip musicians such as Eric Shumaker, Gavin Harrison, Rob Lynch, Ashton Morris and others to create a fantastic chip music soundtrack for the game - and not forgetting the sound effects too! All audio created with either the original hardware or VST based emulation.
Steam Leader Boards
Compete online against other players from all over the world to earn the best level completion times!
Steam Achievements
Earn your dues and show what you are made of, while honing your platforming skills.
Recommended by Shuhei Yoshida @YOSP
(President of Sony's Worldwide Studios)
"Really loving LIFE OF PIXEL (aka semi SUPERMEATBOY for VITA)! Playing the Atari 2600 levels is like stepping back in time!!:)"
David Jaffe @davidscottjaffe
(Video Game Designer/Director)
"Life of Pixel is brilliantly clever"
Punk and Lizard
"Life of Pixel is a likeable precision platformer with a fantastic visual style"
"Need a new game for your PS Vita? I recommend the awesome Life Of Pixel."
RetroGamer Magazine
Enter into a living, playable museum of video game history: A museum that spans across three decades, featuring 19 historically inspired consoles and over 100 levels to conquer. A museum of sharp things, meanies and free falls - in which you will die. A lot. And the fun’s just getting started.
Whether you’re nostalgic for these classic consoles or it’s your first time experiencing them, now it’s your turn to make gaming history!
*As a thank you to those who have supported Life of Pixel, we have upgraded existing users to Super Life of Pixel for free! Right now, the Super edition is only available on PC. Mac and Linux users, or those on PC who prefer the original Life of Pixel experience can still play the “classic” version by opting in through the “betas” tab.
Step 1: From your library, right Click on Life of Pixel or Super Life of Pixel, and click “Properties”
Step 2: Click on the “Betas” tab and select to opt-in to the “classic” build and hit close. The classic version of Life of Pixel will download and be available in your library. You can always choose to switch between the editions at your will.*
GAME FEATURES:
Inspired by the 8 & 16-bit Eras
Take a journey with the wizened Professor Pixel and revisit the golden age of gaming. Featuring a massive variety of beautiful pixel art from classic 8 & 16-bit game systems, such as Amiga, SNES, Mega Drive, Commodore 64, Apple II, Game Boy, NES, Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum & Master System!
Revisit Classic Games
Look out for nudges to console classics like Mega Man, Castlevania, Zelda, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Metroid, Wonder Boy, Pitfall, Sonic & more. Revisit computer legends such as Turrican, Uridium, Jet Set Willy, James Pond, Rick Dangerous, Prince of Persia, Impossible Mission, Exile & lots more.
Loads of Secrets!
Dozens of special secrets to uncover and experience. From silly little touches through to great big mega-epic secrets! Look out for jetpacks, bubbles to fly, trampolines, hidden rooms and maps, aeroplanes, skateboards and even a Sinclair C5!
Awesome Power-ups
Special power-ups and equipment with levels featuring puzzles and secrets only accessible using Pixel's new found abilities. Fire pixel from a cannon, reach high areas by bouncing on a trampoline, use the Super Potion to defeat enemies, smash the baddies with the mine cart, deploy the Bomb to destroy walls and uncover hidden secrets!
Chip Music Goodness
We've worked with amazing chip musicians such as Eric Shumaker, Gavin Harrison, Rob Lynch, Ashton Morris and others to create a fantastic chip music soundtrack for the game - and not forgetting the sound effects too! All audio created with either the original hardware or VST based emulation.
Steam Leader Boards
Compete online against other players from all over the world to earn the best level completion times!
Steam Achievements
Earn your dues and show what you are made of, while honing your platforming skills.
QUOTES:
Recommended by Shuhei Yoshida @YOSP
(President of Sony's Worldwide Studios)
"Really loving LIFE OF PIXEL (aka semi SUPERMEATBOY for VITA)! Playing the Atari 2600 levels is like stepping back in time!!:)"
David Jaffe @davidscottjaffe
(Video Game Designer/Director)
"Life of Pixel is brilliantly clever"
Punk and Lizard
"Life of Pixel is a likeable precision platformer with a fantastic visual style"
"Need a new game for your PS Vita? I recommend the awesome Life Of Pixel."
RetroGamer Magazine
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