Nox Archaist is a retro-inspired role-playing game developed and published by 6502 Workshop, originally released in December 2020 for Apple II, Windows, and macOS . Inspired by classic titles like Ultima and The Bard’s Tale, the game delivers an authentic 8-bit CRPG experience with a modern release format .
Set in the fantasy world of Vali, players control a party of adventurers sent to investigate a mysterious cult threat. The journey spans towns, castles, dungeons, and vast wilderness areas filled with NPCs, monsters, and hidden secrets . The game features a tile-based 8-bit engine faithfully created on Apple II hardware, complete with retro visuals and sound design .
With over 60 hours of gameplay, an open world, and both quick and tactical combat options, Nox Archaist blends old-school challenge with quality-of-life improvements such as tutorials and streamlined character creation . Designed as a love letter to 1980s RPGs, it offers deep exploration, character progression, and a rich storyline for fans of classic computer role-playing adventures.
Features:
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60+ hours of gameplay
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Open-world fantasy setting
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Party-based RPG progression
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Quick Combat or Tactical Combat modes
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Hundreds of NPCs to interact with
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8-bit graphics created on Apple II hardware
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Retro 8-bit music and sound
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Story-rich narrative inspired by classic CRPGs
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Fast character creation and tutorial
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Includes digital manual, map, and soundtrack
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 or 10 (64-bit required)
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Processor: x64 1 GHz or faster
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Memory: 1 GB RAM
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 510 or equivalent
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Storage: 250 MB available space
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DirectX: Compatible graphics device
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Additional: Keyboard and mouse required
