8bit Doves vs Machine Gun Boy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8bit Doves
Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.
- VR Gameboy adventure
- Pixelated dream mazes
- Flight-inspired navigation
- Intuitive two-button gameplay
- Multiple level packs with distinct themes
- Stunning 4-color pixel art
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.
Machine Gun Boy
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The goal is to resist the more you can and after you can sign your personal record in the local leaderboard! Great gameplay Smooth animations Cool graphic Endless gameplay Have fun with this great funny endless game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Machine Gun Boy at Free against 8bit Doves's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Machine Gun Boy is free to download; 8bit Doves costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 8bit Doves | Machine Gun Boy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (563 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 563 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | Giuseppe Calcagno |
Bugs and requests
8bit Doves
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent control responsiveness
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to customize the character
- Inclusion of a story or narrative
- Better tutorial or control explanation
Machine Gun Boy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8bit Doves
No in-app purchases
Machine Gun Boy
No in-app purchases









