{"id":28776,"date":"2019-06-26T10:30:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T02:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=28776"},"modified":"2019-06-26T10:30:45","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T02:30:45","slug":"retro-fun-8-bit-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/retro-fun-8-bit-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Retro Fun: 11 Nostalgic 8-Bit Games We Used To Play As Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video games have come a long way. They now boast sharp and realistic graphics coupled with complex storylines and fascinating special effects that keep gamers hooked for hours. However, that doesn\u2019t mean classic 8-bit games are out of demand. Refresh old memories and indulge in some good ol\u2019 retro fun with the following 8-bit games and retro game consoles!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Contra<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Contra (NES) Full Run with No Deaths\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2mWZlNOzdv8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was undeniably one of the most iconic NES 8-bit games in the late \u201890s. Your main mission? To eliminate the alien warmonger who has deployed an army of soldiers, aliens and gun turrets to destroy you. As you advance further into this fast-paced shooting game, you get to play via the rear view which creates a sort of a 3D experience that\u2019s especially impressive for a retro game!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28778\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/b094941eec1d156a63616c9943375f10-e1561433989140.jpeg\" alt=\"8-bit games retro game console nes\" width=\"650\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/b094941eec1d156a63616c9943375f10-e1561433989140.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/b094941eec1d156a63616c9943375f10-e1561433989140-300x235.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/b094941eec1d156a63616c9943375f10-e1561433989140-535x420.jpeg 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/electronicityshop.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">electronicityshop.sg<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an era where many popular 8-bit games had single player gameplay, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stood out to be one of the best and earliest co-op games many of us ever played. Today, you can team up with your best pal and fight your way through the enemy\u2019s defence via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/%C4%94-Retro-Mini-TV-Handheld-Family-Recreation-Video-Game-Console-Built-in-500-Class-i.143897900.2198547749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duo Player Retro Game Console<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/electronicityshop.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electronicityshop.sg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Besides <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can enjoy more than 500 built-in games on the console.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Rad Racer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lfBXm8rux4Y\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lfBXm8rux4Y<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rad Racer<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an easy game to learn and get addicted to. This auto racing game takes you through different tracks across the world as you steer your way to first place. If competitive games are not your thing, you\u2019ll be glad to know that you don\u2019t have to beat your opponents but simply avoid them throughout the course. Although most <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/search?keyword=8%20bit%20game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">8-bit games<\/a> don\u2019t have many eye-catching graphics to boast about, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rad Racer\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> charm lies in its exotic backgrounds &#8212; think the ruins of Athens, sandy beaches and mesmerising city skylines!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Hogan\u2019s Alley<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NES Longplay [289] Hogan&#039;s Alley\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3RZdbIvW3LI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test your shooting skills in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hogan\u2019s Alley<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an exciting game that requires quick reflexes. The town\u2019s villains and innocent civilians are pictured as the targets in a shooting gallery. All you have to do is fire at the villains without missing a beat! If that\u2019s too boring for you, you can try other game modes such as the outdoor training ground and trick shot. In the latter mode, shoot tin cans into the air towards three different openings. Each opening has its own score, so be sure to challenge yourself to beat your highest record!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Super Mario Bros 3<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Longplay] NES - Super Mario Bros 3 (HD, 60FPS)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c2LTcQwmOV4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you were not born in the \u201890s, you\u2019d have probably seen the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super Mario Bros 3<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in action. This 8-bit game rose to fame for its versatile offerings, including thrilling mini-games, hidden secrets and lots of action. Besides the standard growth mushroom and fire flower power-ups, you can also don a racoon, frog or hammer brothers suit that comes with its own special powers to aid you in your quest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28780\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2b6565b2c41b6b9e3aa7f5787413d190-e1561434116910.jpeg\" alt=\"8-bit games retro game console sup two player\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2b6565b2c41b6b9e3aa7f5787413d190-e1561434116910.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2b6565b2c41b6b9e3aa7f5787413d190-e1561434116910-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2b6565b2c41b6b9e3aa7f5787413d190-e1561434116910-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2b6565b2c41b6b9e3aa7f5787413d190-e1561434116910-420x420.jpeg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/turbobo.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Turbobo<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no better way to play this awesome game than on a retro game console. Pair up with a friend and beat the levels using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/TBB_3inch-300-in-1-8-Bit-Classic-Handheld-Game-Console-Player-with-without-Gamepad-i.129406129.2329114949\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sup Two Players Handheld Game Console<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/turbobo.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turbobo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This portable retro game console contains 300 pre-installed 8-bit games as well as an extra gamepad so you guys can enjoy double the fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Mega Man 2<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NES Longplay Mega Man 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vuJ8Qr-3_zg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as the best <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mega Man<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> game among fans, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mega Man 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comprises all the fun elements of its predecessor along with several finetuned features to make things more challenging. As Mega Man, you\u2019re tasked to defeat all eight Robot Masters roaming your world. With each victory, you receive the Robot Master\u2019s weapon which can be used against other enemies. But watch out! Some weapons may end up strengthening your opponent instead! If you\u2019re looking for action-packed 8-bit games, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mega Man 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one you don\u2019t want to pass on!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Chuckie Egg<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"C64 Longplay - Chuckie Egg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kutt-3QGkRY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to wait till Easter to get engrossed in the simple yet hard to master gameplay of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chuckie Egg<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this 8-bit game, you control Hen House Harry who\u2019s on a mission to collect all the eggs in every map. Climb ladders and cruise platforms if you must but remember to avoid the ferocious patrolling hens that\u2019ll give you instant death with a single peck!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Pac-Man<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pac-Man Original (Arcade 1980)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-CbyAk3Sn9I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember those times in arcades where gamers clamoured around the Pac-Man machine? With the 8-bit game, you now get to play anytime, anywhere. In the game, you play as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pac-Man<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who needs to avoid the ghostly enemies that are out to stop him from devouring all the pellets in the maze. Remember to eat the fruits that appear in the middle of the map to rack up a higher score!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28779\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fd21443e610910104d455a9ba0a7de96-e1561434282586.jpeg\" alt=\"8-bit games retro game console portable arcade machine\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fd21443e610910104d455a9ba0a7de96-e1561434282586.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fd21443e610910104d455a9ba0a7de96-e1561434282586-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fd21443e610910104d455a9ba0a7de96-e1561434282586-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fd21443e610910104d455a9ba0a7de96-e1561434282586-420x420.jpeg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/electronicityshop.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">electronicityshop.sg<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to reminisce the fun times you had playing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pac-Man<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in arcades? Get yourself a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/%C4%94-BL-883-Portable-Retro-Handheld-Game-Console-8-Bit-Game-Machine-Mini-Arcade-Gam-i.143897900.2198547742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable Retro Arcade Machine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/electronicityshop.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electronicityshop.sg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) then! This retro game console comes with 240 classic 8-bit games and even has a functional joystick for easy control! We think this will make a great <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/gift-guide-for-all-kinds-of-singaporean-guys-under-100\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift for your gamer boyfriend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. The Legend Of Zelda<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Legend of Zelda (NES) - 100% Full Game Walkthrough\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6g2vk8Gudqs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Legend Of Zelda<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a famous series that has evolved so much it\u2019s now on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Nintendo-Switch-cat.20153.20156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nintendo Switch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the latest title, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Nintendo-Switch-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Breath-of-the-Wild-i.12852945.323789112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/peppkouri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PeppKouri<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But hold up! While the new releases showcase high resolution graphics and improved game interface, nothing can replace its original title. As the first 8-bit game with a battery save, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Legend Of Zelda <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free-roaming non-linear gameplay that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It takes you on a long adventure to explore hidden dungeons and conquer different maps. The lack of clues and directions add on to its mysterious atmosphere, keeping you engrossed for hours on end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Tetris<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NES Longplay [483] Tetris\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-FAzHyXZPm0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think of 8-bit puzzle games, the first title that pops into our heads is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Released in 1984, this retro game needs no introduction. The gameplay is so straightforward that it manages to stay relevant even after more than 30 years. In <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your only duty is to stack falling tetrominoes to form lines that would reward you with points. The higher your level, the faster the tetrominoes fall. Keep up with the pace and develop your own strategy to clear the completed lines quickly!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Space Invaders<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Space Invaders 1978 - Arcade Gameplay\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MU4psw3ccUI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetris<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pac-Man<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, most people have heard of or played <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space Invaders<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at least once in their lifetime. But what really makes the game so special till today? Created in the \u201870s before the internet was available, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space Invaders<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains an all-time favourite thanks to its basic controls and foolproof concept. It\u2019s an addictive game to play when you want to kill time because to win, you just need to fire at the hovering aliens till they\u2019re completely destroyed!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Adventure Island<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adventure Island (NES) video game | full game completion session \ud83d\udc0c\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f\ud83d\udef9\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r3qthfGi5dA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a fan of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mario<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019d find <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure Island<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fairly similar and easy to pick up. The gameplay isn\u2019t anything new &#8212; you basically run through each level dodging obstacles and collecting eggs which may reveal useful weapons to get you through the stage. However, things get a little complicated later when extraordinary power-ups are made accessible to you. There\u2019s a fairy that grants you temporary invincibility and a skateboard that increases your speed and defence. On top of that, the main protagonist, Master Higgins, will die from exhaustion if he doesn\u2019t consume the hovering fruits in time. So hurry, before it\u2019s too late!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28777\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bff82c30bcd014fa3a2d2287660e93ec-e1561434485630.jpeg\" alt=\"8-bit games retro game console handheld blue psp\" width=\"650\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bff82c30bcd014fa3a2d2287660e93ec-e1561434485630.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bff82c30bcd014fa3a2d2287660e93ec-e1561434485630-300x244.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bff82c30bcd014fa3a2d2287660e93ec-e1561434485630-517x420.jpeg 517w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/aksdliss.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">winmall<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure Island<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 1000 other 8-bit games on-the-go with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/8GB-4.3-Inch-Handheld-Game-Console-with-1000-Classic-GBA-Games-Support-Video-i.100115513.1862574331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.3 inch Handheld Game Console<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/aksdliss.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">winmall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Inspired by the PlayStation Portable (PSP), this console has both directional keys and an analog joystick to accommodate to different types of gamers. What sets it apart from other retro game consoles is its ability to store up to 8GB of data. This means you can also play videos, music and even read an e-book on this device!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craving for more 8-bit fun? Head on down to these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/arcades-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arcades in Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to battle it out with your friends on old arcade machines! Alternatively, stay home and play these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-couple-games-date-night\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">couple games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with someone special. Once you\u2019re done, don\u2019t forget to check out our list of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/video-games-you-should-check-this-year\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best video games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to try out.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>New to Shopee? Get $7 off (min. spend $15) with code*: <strong>8BIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* TNC Applies. Valid for new users from <strong>4 to 11 Aug<\/strong> only.    \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video games have come a long way. They now boast sharp and realistic graphics coupled with complex storylines and fascinating special effects that keep gamers hooked for hours. However, that doesn\u2019t mean classic 8-bit games are out of demand. Refresh old memories and indulge in some good ol\u2019 retro fun with the following 8-bit games [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":46918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[205],"tags":[1236,438],"class_list":["post-28776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets","tag-arcade-games","tag-video-games"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Retro Fun: 11 Nostalgic 8-Bit Games We Used To Play As Kids<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Go back in time with some classic 8-bit games such as Pac-Man and The Legend Of Zelda! 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