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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/9/2024

Yars Rising

In WayForward's experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges as you slowly unravel a complex secret shrouded in intrigue. Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars' Revenge.

ShooterPlatformAdventureArcade
Developer
WayForward
Publisher
Atari Interactive

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Critic average

65

Average of 13 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

65

13 scored reviews

Total coverage

13

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Score range

43–85

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Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 65 across 13 scored reviews, with a 42-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.

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13 included scored reviews

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80–894 reviews · 31%
70–792 reviews · 15%
Below 707 reviews · 54%
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Ollie Reynolds

Nintendo Life

Review: Yars Rising (Switch) - A Stylish, Ambitious Revival Of An Atari Classic In Metroidvania Form

Published 9/10/2024

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+15 vs critic avg

Aaron Riccio

Slant Magazine

'Yars Rising' Review: A Love Letter Divided Against Itself

Published 9/10/2024

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Scoring alignment

Score

50

-15 vs critic avg

Evan Norris

VGChartz

Yars Rising (NS) Review

Published 9/10/2024

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Scoring alignment

Score

55

-10 vs critic avg

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