Arcade gaming meets 8-bit cyberpunk with PETSCII Robots, a modern retro-style game that challenges your strategic skills and quick thinking. Created by YouTuber and developer David Murray, also known as The 8-Bit Guy, PETSCII Robots blends nostalgic graphics with modern design, offering a unique arcade experience you won’t find anywhere else. And yes, you can play it now at Time Rift Arcade in Bedford, TX!
What Is PETSCII Robots?
Originally released for the Commodore PET, C64 and other classic platforms, PETSCII Robots has since been ported to modern systems and adapted into a full-featured arcade cabinet. The game drops players into a futuristic world where they must disable an army of rogue robots using stealth, hacking, and clever tactics.
Each level is filled with puzzles, weapons, and interactive objects that require careful planning and experimentation. You’re not just blasting robots—you’re outsmarting them with logic and skill.
Why It Stands Out
Unlike traditional arcade games that rely solely on reflexes, PETSCII Robots introduces a cerebral twist to the arcade scene. It requires:
- Strategic Thinking – Plan your route, choose your weapons, and decide when to hack or fight.
- Exploration – Search through buildings, terminals, and hidden areas for useful tools.
- Customization – Choose different loadouts to tackle levels your own way.
All of this comes wrapped in charmingly blocky PETSCII-style graphics that pay tribute to the golden age of computing, making it a hit with retro enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
Play PETSCII Robots at Time Rift Arcade
Located in Bedford, TX, Time Rift Arcade is home to one of the only arcade versions of PETSCII Robots available for public play. Whether you grew up on 8-bit systems or just love smart and original gameplay, this is your chance to experience something different.
We’re just minutes away from Hurst, Euless, Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, and Keller, making Time Rift Arcade the perfect stop for gamers across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
In addition to PETSCII Robots, our arcade floor is packed with classics, modern hits, and hidden gems. We also serve great food, plus a selection of beer, wine, and cider to keep the good times rolling.
Come test your wits, outsmart the robots, and dive into the world of PETSCII Robots at Time Rift Arcade in Bedford, TX!
