Yars Rising

From renowned development studio WayForward Technologies comes Yars Rising, a 2D action-adventure exploration of one of Atari's richest and best-known classic titles.

Take control of young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious boss to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. 

Emi's power grows throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas.



Her hacking skills are essential to solving challenging minigames that reference the innovative gameplay of the Atari 2600 title Yars' Revenge.

A colorful cast of hacker allies help Emi discover her connection to a distant alien race and unlock powers she never imagined.

With fantastically rendered 3D environments and an engaging cast of characters, the WayForward team brings Emi's story to life 



Features:

- 2D Platforming Action: Emi must jump, explode and sneak through waves of robotic enemies and aliens.
- Her latent powers are revealed as the game progresses, giving her wild augments and biohacks that allow her to reach previously inaccessible areas.
- A vast and interconnected map allows for hours of exploration.
- As he discovers the dark truth behind the QoTech corporation and discovers his own personal connection to an alien race.
- A series of hacking mini-games pay homage to the original Yars' Revenge, which fans adore for its top-down, fast-ticking gameplay.
- Emi can't always shoot or jump to get out of trouble - tense sections of stealth gameplay force her to hide in the shadows to hide from relentless security guards.