

The further you progress into these series of challenges, things spice up, with the sentient glitches adding elements from different games into each other. In theory, an amazing concept, since each gauntlet of minigames starts off with simple recreations of classic titles like Pong, Asteroids, Yars Revenge, and so on. You defeat these ghosts by partaking on a series of microgrames, a-la WarioWare. These sentient glitches are kidnapping known Atari characters, such as the cowboy from Outlaw or the performers from Atari Circus, and it’s up to you to rescue them all. At first, all you need to do in the game’s exploration-based segment is to mop the floor and collect a few items, until you find a ghost known as a Dead Pixel.

Atari Mania starts off with your pixelated character, known as the Caretaker, entering the Atari building for yet another mundane day at the company. Initial impressions were stupidly positive. From arcade-inspired throwbacks to more modern experiences, it looks like the launch lineup has plenty of fun to offer early adopters.I’ll give you this: at least you’re honest and upfront. Atari recently put out a trailer showcasing many of the titles you’ll be able to play on their new hardware. If you want to take a look at some of the games that are available for the VCS, you’re in luck. Also, each unit comes loaded with 100 Atari 2600 and arcade games as well as support for the popular Antstream service. The Atari VCS’ launch games include Boulder Dash Deluxe, Jetboard Joust, Sir Lovelot, Something Ate My Alien, Danger Scavenger, Guntech, Tailgunner, Atari’s Missile Command: Recharged, and more. Built for the future.” There are over a dozen games available at launch, including a selection of overhauled Atari classics as well as all-new releases.

Geared towards both gamers and computer hobbyists, Atari describes the VCS as a machine that’s “inspired by the past. The VCS features a vintage wood panel aesthetic with a sleek, modern enclosure.
