Google Maps in 8-Bit – April Fools Joke

8-Bit streetview

Sure to appeal to all Retro Gamers worldwide was this years Google April Fools joke. Its latest ‘product’ was entitled Quest, and was a version of Google Maps rendered in 8-Bit adventure style a la NES. It even renders Streetview in 8-Bit style graphics making the view of your local area a lot more interesting.

Google created the orientation video below to help you get started, and remember… “blow on the cartridge to fix bugs”.

To start your Quest and to see Google Maps in all their 8-Bit glory click here.

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