Paddles are swinging, balls are flying, and the state of ping pong mastery has never been more electrifying.
We’re talking about qomp2, of course; the recently released creative sequel to Pong from Atari and developer Graphite Lab. Since its launch on February 20, critics and fans have been ping-ponging around this unique narrative-driven adventure-puzzler where the simple back-and-forth action from Pong is reinvented as a story about self discovery and finding one’s purpose.
Here’s just a sampling of what some media peers have said about the deceptively simple qomp2:
💥 “An excellent and worthy reimagining of Pong” — Nintendo Life
💥 “Who would have thought that Pong could be so life-affirming?” — Digital Trends
💥 “qomp2 is a stroke of genius 50 years in the making.” — Vooks
Watch the full accolades trailer here:
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qomp2 captures the simplicity of Pong by giving players only two buttons to navigate a series of labyrinthine levels packed with “harder than they look” challenges. Stepping into the spherical body of the renegade runaway, players will ping-pong their way through the dangerous, minimalistic world of qomp2. With a variety of enemies and bosses helping to mark the journey, the escapee will adventure through 30 challenging levels across four distinct worlds.
Staying true to its indie roots, qomp2 adds new types of puzzles and enemies and an innovative new game mechanic — a second button! In addition to the original button that shifts your direction 45 degrees, this additional button propels you forward with a dash.
Armed with only these two simple moves, players will put their problem-solving skills to the test as they navigate environmental puzzles while avoiding traps in order to make it to the next level.
qomp2 is out now on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 / 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Atari VCS. Learn more at the official website.
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