- Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Arcade
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.
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Grave, plot-driven, cool and unpretentious.
- gravecomic
- character-ledplot-driven
- cooloverwhelming
- unpretentiousprestige
- classical in formformally daring
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Pure NintendoJemma CassonSep 20248.5/10Yars Rising is a terrific platformer. It features satisfying puzzles, shooting elements, a fast-paced and humorus story, along with a clever integration of a classic Atari game. Apart from some annoying loading screens, this is absolutely a game worth checking out.
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Nintendo LifeOliver ReynoldsSep 20248/10Yars Rising is an ambitious interpretation of a classic Atari 2600 game that resoundingly succeeds in appealing to both newcomers and veterans alike. The Metroidvania structure is good enough on its own, but when combined with the awesome Yars' Revenge-inspired hacking minigames, you've got an experience that feels wholly unique while being great fun from start to finish. Some of the characters may prove to be a bit irritating, and the final boss is a massive letdown for us, but overall this is a great effort from WayForward.
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Geek to Geek MediaJay CaplanSep 20244.5/5 starsYars Rising combines modern and retro sensibilities into a fun and quirky package. It's both a solid new Metroidvania and a great celebration of Atari classics.
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PC GamerAlexander ChatziioannouSep 202443/100A collection of fun hacking minigames attached to a bland metroidvania.
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GamesRadar+Dustin BaileySep 20242.5/5 starsYars Rising keeps the spirit of its inspiration alive through the robust old-school challenges of a hacking game, but as a 2D Metroidvania it all falls a bit flat. Great controls, fun ability progression, and a killer soundtrack can't elevate the game past the limitations of its straightforward level design.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- WayForward
- Publisher
- Atari Interactive
- Released
- September 10, 2024
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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