Microgame mayhem is front and center as iconic retro publisher Atari today unveils an all-new teaser trailer for its upcoming trek into eras past: Atari Mania. Coming this year to Atari VCS, Nintendo Switch, and PC, Atari Mania sees players take on the role of Caretaker of the Atari Vault, the repository for all classic Atari games. However, one day, chaos is unleashed as dead pixels suddenly appear in the Vault and begin wreaking havoc.
Showcased in the groovy new teaser trailer, familiar and treasured games begin to warp, mutate and combine into a series of increasingly crazy challenges!
See what madness awaits in the new teaser trailer:
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More than just a blast from the past, Atari Mania sees beloved titles merged with one another, reimagined in creative and fun mashups both nostalgic and innovative. Play through a selection of over 150 microgames, each based on beloved classic Atari games from the 1970s and ‘80s golden era of gaming. Featuring a zany storyline, aid the Caretaker of the Vault and restore order to this prized collection of video game history, all while discovering an Easter egg or two along the way!
Key Features of Atari Mania Include:
- Manic Mashups: Over 150 micro games inspired by the breadth of Atari’s decades-spanning catalog from Asteroids to Yars’ Revenge. Fight back Centipedes with a Pong paddle while the iconic Adventure dragon hunts you down! It’s crossover madness in the best way possible!
- Excellent Exploration: Solve tricky puzzles and utilize clever tools to progress through the Vault and discover classically-inspired Atari Easter Eggs.
- Pixel-Perfect Pizzaz: A charming neo-retro art update to the classic Atari 2600 style is completed by a soundtrack of retro-inspired jams.
- Characters Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before: Go face to antennae with some of the greatest games and characters in video game history. Trust us — you’ll never think of Bentley Bear the same way again!
- Treasure Trove of Atari History: Collectibles abound, including vintage Atari art, posters, manuals, and fun facts. Fully playable versions of remastered Atari classics are unlocked by completing cheeky challenges.
Developed by Montreal-based game design studio Illogika, Atari Mania comes to Atari VCS, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for Windows PC later this year. The game will be available for purchase for $19.99 on all platforms.
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