Yars Rising SWITCH
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Take control of young hacker Emi Kimura , hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the dark corporation QoTech . Run, jump, sneak and hack your way through the challenges that await you while little by little revealing a big secret shrouded in intrigue.
Description
Discover Yars Rising on Nintendo SWITCH!
Emi gains power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach secret areas previously inaccessible. Evolving your hacking skills is key to solving challenging mini-games that reference the innovative gameplay of Yars' Revenge, an Atari 2600 title.
The further Emi ventures into the QoTech facility, the deeper the sci-fi mystery grows . Colorful allied hackers help Emi discover her connection to a distant alien race and unlock powers she never could have imagined.
Yars Rising celebrates the Yars franchise in WayForward's distinct style: animated art, humor, retro gameplay mechanics, and narrative virtuosity.
UIE EDITOR
GENRE Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
SUPPORT Video game on cartridge
PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
PEGI AGE RATING 16
Features
The first game in the Yars franchise
2D platform game : Emi must jump, explode and weave through waves of robotic and alien enemies. His latent powers are revealed as the game progresses, allowing him to benefit from wild augmentations and biohacks that allow him to reach previously inaccessible areas. A vast, interconnected map allows for hours of exploration.
Sci-Fi Plot : A seemingly endless mystery leads Emi from office buildings to hidden underground labs, and even to the far reaches of space, as she uncovers the dark truth behind the QoTech corporation and her personal connection to an alien race.
Challenging Retro Mini-Games : A series of hacking mini-games pay homage to the original Yars' Revenge, which fans love for its top-down gameplay and fast execution.
Stealth Crossing : Emi can't always shoot or jump out of a tight spot. Tense sections of stealth gameplay force him to hide in the shadows to escape relentless security guards.
Classic WayForward Aesthetic : With fantastically rendered 3D environments and a captivating cast of characters, the WayForward team brings Emi's story to life as only they can.
Play the OG : Experience the first game in the Yars franchise by playing WayForward's modern version, Yars' Revenge, accessible from the main menu.