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B.I.O.T.A.

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.

What works

  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Engaging retro pixel art and music
  • Extensive color palette customization
  • Varied characters and weapons
  • Save-anywhere system enhances accessibility

Things to keep in mind

  • Some vehicle sections are long and tedious
  • Lack of ability-gated progression reduces metroidvania depth
  • Instant-death hazards can cause frustration
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Cannot revisit map after ending without restarting

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Last update: 13/09/2026