We dive into the reimagined take on the Yars franchise with Wayforward’s talented hands turning this classic franchise into a metroidvania styled game that puts its own spin on the franchise. As Emi, codename Yar, we infiltrate a shadowy company only to learn that it contains far darker secrets and special powers inside in Yars Rising.
From the renowned development studio, WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action-adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best-known classic titles.
In WayForward’s experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges as you slowly unravel a complex secret shrouded in intrigue.
Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars’ Revenge.
Yars Rising
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Atari
Platform: Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Atari VCS
Release Date: 10 Sep, 2024
Price: $29.99 USD
Available here – https://atari.com/products/yars-rising
Summary:
Recommended – “Yars Rising is a creative take on a classic that not only incorporates it into the game but expands upon it with an unexpected genre alongside a charming main character and solid storyline.”
Check out our review for Yars Rising here!
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