98xx

Game information

98xx is a game where players explore a fictional operating system from the late 1990s, filled with old software, games, and forgotten files. The system appears functional at first, but unexpected glitches and errors begin to surface as players interact with different applications. From basic productivity tools to classic-style games, each program hides small clues about the system’s past, leaving players to uncover what caused this strange piece of technology to be abandoned.

Applications, Games, and Hidden Events

The 98xx system contains a wide selection of programs, from paint tools and typing software to simple arcade-style games. Some of the games, like Jumping Julian and Talking Gerald, start off as ordinary retro experiences, but they quickly break away from their original designs, showing corrupted visuals, strange messages, or altered gameplay. As players explore, they can also open old documents, listen to audio files, or browse through photo galleries, each containing subtle signs that the system is not what it seems.

Visual and Audio Design Inspired by the 90s

The visual style of 98xx reflects the appearance of real 90s operating systems, with pixelated icons, low-resolution graphics, and a limited color palette. Each application has its own distinct interface, designed to feel authentic to the era. The audio includes simple system sounds, basic music tracks for the games, and occasional distorted noises caused by system glitches. Together, these elements recreate the experience of using an outdated, unstable operating system while adding a sense that something beneath the surface is quietly malfunctioning.