Alana Dunitz
GameGrinYars: Recharged Review
Published 9/25/2022
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/23/2022
Yars: Recharged
Yars: Recharged is the latest title from Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox, the team behind the Atari Recharged series, infusing elements of arcade, shoot-em up, and bullet hell into the classic's formula. Yars: Recharged requires players to remain acutely aware of visual and audio cues that hint of impending danger, and to master rhythm of each boss as they navigate increasingly complex enemy defenses, all to epic soundtrack by Megan McDuffee.
- Developer
- Adamvision Studios, SneakyBox
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
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77
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Critic avg
77
7 scored reviews
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7
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Score range
55–90
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The critic average is 77 across 7 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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7 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 14%
80–894 reviews · 57%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 702 reviews · 29%
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Tom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Yars: Recharged - A Relaxed, Repetitive Reinvention Of An Atari Classic
Published 8/30/2022
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Yars: Recharged Review
Published 8/25/2022
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86
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Temple
Pure NintendoReview: Yars: Recharged (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 8/23/2022
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Santa Maria
TechRaptorYars: Recharged Review
Published 8/22/2022
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55
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Yars: Recharged
Published 8/22/2022
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoseph Moorer
Gaming NexusYars: Recharged Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 8/22/2022
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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