Atari 50 The Anniversary Celebration - €28.00

Description:

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a nostalgic journey that invites players to commemorate 50 years of iconic video gaming history. This remarkable compilation takes you through an interactive timeline packed with historical trivia, rich multimedia artifacts, and loads of engaging content that has shaped the gaming landscape. Whether you’re an old-school gamer or new to the scene, this game provides a unique celebration of the legacy of Atari.

The core feature of Atari 50 is its interactive timelines that seamlessly blend over 100 playable games from various Atari platforms with an extensive collection of more than 60 minutes of new interviews and documentary footage. You can jump into a game directly from the timeline without losing your spot, making it a smooth experience for players eager to explore Atari's extensive catalog.

With titles spanning seven different platforms, including the Arcade, Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and Atari 8-bit computers, fans of the console will find beloved classics like Tempest 2000, Asteroids, and Yars' Revenge. Additionally, for the first time on modern consoles, players can dive into the Atari Lynx and Jaguar libraries, highlighting the historic breadth of Atari's impact on gaming.

But that’s not all! Atari 50 also introduces six new games that pay homage to its storied past:

• Swordquest: AirWorld - After nearly 40 years, Digital Eclipse has crafted a new addition inspired by the legendary Swordquest series, challenging players to solve mysteries.
• Haunted Houses - A modern sequel to the original survival horror game on the Atari 2600 emerges, featuring enhanced voxel-based graphics and a plethora of spooky scenarios.
• VCTR-SCTR - This exciting mashup celebrates the vector era by combining gameplay mechanics from Asteroids and Tempest into a continuous challenge.
• Neo Breakout - A competitive two-player game that invigorates the classic mechanics of Breakout and Pong with a fresh, modern aesthetic.
• Quadratank - The first new entry in the classic Tank series since 1978, offering fun team and free-for-all modes for up to four players.
• Yars' Revenge Reimagined - The 2600 masterpiece gets a stunning reimagining, allowing players to switch between original and modern visuals at will.

Every game included in Atari 50 carries with it the rich history of Atari itself, revealing insights into the company's evolution, the creation of its groundbreaking games, and the hardware they ran on. These stories are narratively intertwined, presented through the perspectives of those who lived them, adding a deeper layer to the overall experience.

Join the celebration and relive the legacy of gaming with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Whether you are revisiting old favorites or exploring newly crafted experiences, this title isn't just a collection; it’s a heartfelt tribute to a pioneer in the gaming industry.