Yars Rising

"In such a crowded genre, it’s hard to say that Yars Rising would manage to truly stand out, even though it did try its hardest. There are too many sections to either just didn’t fit in very well, such as …"

"When it isn’t tipping its hat to Yars’ Revenge, the game offers only simplistic platforming."

"I don&s;t care what anyone else thinks; I absolutely love Yars Rising. With its clever Atari game references, awesome characters, fun hacking challenges, catchy music, and the fact that it feels like a Mega Man Metroidvania, it&s;s a game specifically …"

"Yars Rising doesn&s;t intend to revolutionize or stand out in the genre, but the approach of adapting an Atari classic into a metroidvania, even with the creative liberties adopted, resulted in something, at the very least, interesting, although it needed …"

"A collection of fun hacking minigames attached to a bland metroidvania."

"Taking elements from the best MetroidVanias, retro shooters, and anime series, Yars Rising delivers a truly immersive experience with mass appeal."

"Yars Rising offers a unique interpretation of the classic Yars&s; Revenge. While the narrative may be unmemorable and the cutscenes intrusive, the gameplay remains engaging, thanks to its surprising remixes of the original game and how they fit in the …"

"Fans of the Metroidvania genre should definitely look into Yars Rising. It’s a fun and challenging addition to the genre. And yes, while far from perfect mostly because Emi is incredibly fragile and the hacking mini-game gets tedious the more …"

"Yars 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&s;t elevate …"

"I’d definitely recommend giving Yars Rising a go, especially if you enjoy Metroidvania style games in general. It won’t be the best one you’ve played in the genre, but it’s a good time throughout despite some annoying sequences that slow …"

"The final product doesn&s;t do much to elevate the Yars franchise, due to an excessively flippant tone, an over-reliance on unsatisfying stealth and hacking mechanics, and generally straightforward, unsurprising gameplay. The controls are solid, the power-ups are interesting, and the …"

"Yars Rising is the ambitious reinterpretation of the Atari classic Yars&s; Revenge that manages to capture the essence of the original game and incorporate it into a new metroidvania genre game that knows how to successfully integrate all the iconography …"

"The grab-bag remixes of Yar’s Revenge are surprising and not knowing what is coming next keeps the gameplay engaging, even if Emi’s stealth mechanics are as basic as possible. At the very least, WayForward took an old Atari game that …"

"Yars Rising blends metroidvania and retro with mixed results. Appealing graphics and nostalgic tributes don&s;t offset basic level design and repetitive mechanics. A decent adventure that fails to leave a mark, suitable for genre fans seeking an accessible but uninnovative …"

"I hope that Yars Rising serves as a blueprint for Atari moving forward. Heck, I hope any publisher struggling to keep a series as old as Yars fresh is paying attention. Yars Rising is a loving ode to the past …"

"Yars Rising is a fantastic action-adventure game that brings back the charm of the original while adding fresh, modern gameplay elements. WayForward’s signature style is evident throughout, from the humour and exploration to the engaging combat and clever hacking mini-games. …"

"Yars Rising combines modern and retro sensibilities into a fun and quirky package. It&s;s both a solid new Metroidvania and a great celebration of Atari classics."

"Yars 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 …"

"Yars: Rising is an ambitious spiritual sequel to Yars&s; Revenge, and will give you a challenge; Wayforward and Atari worked their magic all through this one. Not so much in enemy variation, but Emi keeps the combat exciting and fun, …"

"An unusual mix of pretty ordinary Metroidvania action with variations on the Atari classic used for hacking"

"Despite being a sincere love letter to Atari and retro gaming in general, Yars Rising is more of a warning of blind nostalgia&s;s follies than an affirmation of it. It’s also a reminder of why hacking minigames are just that: …"

"Yars Rising is a great game. In fact, it was one of my most pleasant surprises of the year, as I really wasn&s;t expecting anything like this."

"Yars Rising creatively blends retro Atari gameplay with platforming. I love the way the game controls and plays, and the artful presentation is brimming with color and life, but its persistent load screens and a lack of fast travel are …"

"Yars Rising is a decent enough adventure, but it feels like a very odd way to revive Atari&s;s legendary franchise."

"Yars Rising is a fun title on its own, but is even better as a love letter to the Atari classic. You have to appreciate the effort put in to researching the game&s;s lore and expanding on it, and fans …"

"Yars Rising gives you a straightforward experience with enough side content to add layers to customization without giving the player too much power in the end. It was a great experience and I had a really great time playing Yars …"

"Yars Rising reminds us why Atari games have made a mark on the video game industry"

"Yars 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&s; Revenge-inspired …"

"As much as it plays it safe and doesn&s;t bring many innovative advances to the genre, Yars Rising is a competent metroidvania. The title is permeated by a good narrative seasoning, firm and soaring mechanics, a beautiful 2.5D visual, a …"

"A neat anime-style metroidvania with some well-realised ideas, Yars Rising is a smart homage to an &s;80s Atari arcade classic, and a perfectly fine way to while away a good few hours."

"Resurrecting the Yars franchise in a new format but with loving nods to the original game and other Atari works, Yars Rising is full of charm, challenge, and fun idea. The only thing that lets it down is that the …"

"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."