What is Bit?
A retro, 8-bit style, interactive storybook for kids involving a time travelling caveman, available for iPhone and iPad.
The Story
Bit is a simple caveman, living in a world of pixels. Wonderful dinosaurs and animals roam the forests of Pixel Land and Bit loves it there. But everything changes when he finds himself frozen in a block of ice…
Thawed out millions of years later by strange creatures from the future, Bit has to find a way back to his own time... Will you help him?
Who's it for?
Aimed at kids aged between 4-8 years old, however even younger kids can enjoy the app and adults will love the retro mini games.
Features
Bit’s story is completely interactive. Kids must help him explore his world and complete tasks along the way. Some of the highlights you’ll encounter:
- Interact with all the dinosaurs, mammoths, penguins, yetis and aliens you meet!
- Cover Bit’s cave in pixel paintings.
- Grab your fishing rod and head down to the lake.
- Make a fire and fill Bit’s belly with food.
- Help Bit construct his time machine!
Retro Mini Games
Kids can visit the arcade and play some classic retro video games. Whack some moles, shoot the invaders from space or help the little penguin across the lake. Unlimited replays, no quarters needed!
8-Bit Style Graphics & Soundtrack
Funnily enough, Pixel Land is made of pixels! All the trees, rivers, volcanoes and animals are rendered in colourful, 8-bit style. That is, until Bit ends up in another time where things aren’t quite the same…
Featuring the Voice of Alex Agnew
Belgian comedian, Alex Agnew, narrates our story and takes you through Pixel Land with his range of funny voices. The story can be read in either English or Dutch.
Animated iMessage Stickers
Included in the app are 24 animated stickers to play with in iMessage.
Safe & Intuitive Play
There are no in-app purchases in Bit. Everything is available from the first time you play. Bit is ideal for 4-8 year olds, but even the younger kids can join in the fun.
Pricing and Availability
Available from March 16th 2017.
$2.99
Designed for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch. Requires iOS9 or newer.
About Wee Taps
Our goal is to make fun, high quality apps with creative and educational value for kids. We want kids to be able to play safely without parents worrying about in-app purchases or third party advertising. Instead, they should be concentrating on having fun!
Wee Taps are a Belgium based duo whose kids games include Wee Trains, Wee Puzzles, Wee Rockets, Wee Subs & Sleepasaurus.
Paddy Donnelly - Illustrator & Designer
Originally from Ireland and now living in Belgium, Paddy has over 10 years experience illustrating and designing for the likes of Foursquare, Sony, Sanoma, SpaceInch, Brewbot, Mobile Vikings, dConstruct & Perch. Nowadays Paddy gets to make a living drawing dinosaurs and his 5 year old self is very happy about this.
Alain Hufkens - Developer
Father of two young boys, Alain has developed apps for Studio 100, Ketnet, Blokken, Zapp Live & Sanoma, however creating apps for his own kids gives him the greatest satisfaction. Having two expert product testers at home is great, as we can learn the correct colour a T-Rex and which train engines are best.
Important Links for Bit
Images
Download the image zip file (1.2MB).
