BYTE

BYTE is super stylish and has a great OST. The writing is also really good and it's a fun adaptation of the classic story in a 90s American setting. The character Jonathon is really funnily written too. The hacking puzzles provide some challenge and strategy elements to the game beyond the narrative and vibes. Definitely recommend to check out if you want a good halloween game/or just a vibey game in general or are a Dracula fan!

A very neat and interesting game, even if I feel like some of it was lost on me because I haven't read the original. I'd recommend it to anyone whose on board with the premise and the aesthetic. Only complaints is some jankiness, especially with controller support (my one is fairly older, and the dead zones weren't big enough to tell when i wasn't pushing on the sticks.). Otherwise, very, very good!

Byte is the sort of game that makes me wish I had the option to give a mixed review on Steam. To begin, though it is does have RPG and tactics elements as advertised, Byte is just as much if not more of a visual novel. The atmosphere, music, and writing are very compelling, and the game successfully evokes Dracula despite taking liberties with the setting and plot. The art style is striking, and feels suitably dreary. Unfortunately, the game suffers tremendously in terms of its gameplay and pacing. Byte feels repetitive and slow, and while some of this is likely a deliberate choice to hit similar story beats to the novel on which it is based, the sluggish pace gets grating, especially towards its end. The gameplay has an interesting foundation with tactically using abilities in grid-based encounters, but unfortunately builds very little upon it. Though some new skills are unlocked and new enemies are encountered, the player is largely doing the same simple tasks with the same slow animations throughout. There are also several bugs present, though nothing so severe as to significantly impede progress. While the game has several glaring weaknesses, it is difficult to give a negative review, especially when the product was made by such a small team. If one comes to Byte with measured expectations in search of a slow, moody, experience, there is definitely enjoyment to be had.

An incredibly charming game. Funny and surprising at times, and moody and atmospheric at others. Very well written. Unquestionably a lovely work of art, and i'm probably only halfway through