Yars Rising Game Director James Montagna on Reviving and Respecting Atari’s Retro Roots
“I think Yars Rising is not just about Yars. I would go so far as to say it is a celebration of Atari as a whole.”
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Release Date: September 10, 2024
Official description: 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.
“I think Yars Rising is not just about Yars. I would go so far as to say it is a celebration of Atari as a whole.”