BundleAtari Recharged BundleDec 4, 2021Multi-item package
Release
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Critic score
84/100
Platform families
6
Editorial overview
What it is
Yars: Recharged is the latest title from Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox, the team behind the Atari Recharged series, infusing elements of arcade, shoot-em up, and bullet hell into the classic's formula. Yars: Recharged requires players to remain acutely aware of visual and audio cues that hint of impending danger, and to master rhythm of each boss as they navigate increasingly complex enemy defenses, all to epic soundtrack by Megan McDuffee.
The premise
A daring attack against the enemy homeworld, guarded by mechanical hives that pulse deadly cannons and emit flurries of swirling missiles. Shoot from range as you find pockets of safety amongst the hail of incoming fire, and then dart forward in daring forays to nibble away at the enemies defenses. Gather enough energy by destroying the enemy’s shields and you can power up your massively destructive Zorlon cannon, which sends searing blasts of golden energy into the enemy hive.
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Connected releases
4
Game data from IGDB
Play styles
Single player · Multiplayer · Co-operative
Perspective
Third person · Side view
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Languages
11 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Announcement Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Beyond this game
One complete franchise view connects the main releases, spin-offs, settings, and related game families.
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

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Xbox Series X|S
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PlayStation 4
Gen 8

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PlayStation 5
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Xbox One
Gen 8

Nintendo Switch
Gen 8