Reaching Nirvana

Reaching Nirvana is a fast‑paced 2D platformer packed with spikes, saws, and all kinds of deadly contraptions commanded by the sinister Uncle Clive. His mission is simple: erase the legacy of classic 8‑bit cassette games. Yours is even simpler—stop him by recovering every lost tape across 150 handcrafted stages.

Each level gives you only a few seconds to grab all the tapes and dash to the exit. You’ll need precision, speed, and mastery of running, jumping, double‑jumping, and wall‑jumping to survive the gauntlet.

Jump in and save the legacy of 80s video games before it disappears forever!

Key Features

• 150 unique levels.
• Infinite lives. Fast respawn.
• Precise control.
• Addictive challenging difficulty. (NG+ unlocked too.)
• Two difficulty levels.
• 60 FPS, 3D Sound effects
• One-handed control if you like it.
• Left and right-handed controls.
• Collectables
• Cartoon blood optional. Mild violence.
• Humor.

Platform: PC Windows
Genre: Platformer
Mode: Single-player
Language: English
Publication date: 02/2018 (CC) Freeware!

Controls

    KEYBOARD
        Movement: Arrow keys Left and Right  or  'A' and 'D'
        Jump: Arrow Key Up  or  Control Key  or  'W'  or  Space bar.
        
    F1: Switch screen size. (Window/Full Screen)
    ESC: Return to main menu
    F12: Retry level
    P: Pause
    H: Help (Controls reminder)

    GAMEPAD
        Movement: Left Stick
        Jump: 'A' button
        Return to main menu: 'Y' button
        Retry Level: Back button
        Pause: Start button.

Credits

Created and developed by Rassbit (CC) BY-NC-ND

Music: (CC)

Chiptune Lead 2 (loop) by robosocks

Chip'n Chill by zippe6
Champ by johnfn
Happy Ending by UDRC
Fantasy by Adam Bartha
Disconnection by DuttonsaysHi
Technotris-8bit by AlxEllis Pixelated-Insanity by Error104
Bahia Funk by bryce
Enemy Destroyer by neocrey
Lost-Age by N3Z-3
Happy Ending by RealFaction

Chromatic Effect by NickWest