Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “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.
“Yars Rising” offers a thrilling reimagining of the classic Atari title with WayForward’s unique blend of 2D action-adventure and platforming. Players step into the role of Emi Kimura, a young hacker, navigating a cyberpunk world filled with sci-fi intrigue, stealth gameplay, and retro-inspired mini-games. With evolving abilities, an interconnected world, and a storyline that fuses retro elements with modern aesthetics, it becomes an ode to both classic gaming and innovative design. This is a nostalgic journey wrapped in a fresh narrative.
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Atari
Genre: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Retro, Exploration, Cyberpunk, Indie
Release Date: 10 Sep, 2024
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Link: Steam
Review copy was provided.
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