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Quantum: Recharged mini-review

A mild advancement on the 1982 arcade game. There’s a possibility you might not have played 1982’s Quantum. Although the vector graphics-based title was included in Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, the original cabinet had ...

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Caverns of Mars: Recharged review

Admirably, SneakyBox attempts to reinvigorate this early indie effort. But there’s just not enough substance in the source material to make Caverns of Mars feel truly fully Recharged.  Launched in 1981, the Atari Program Exchange ...

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Atari Mania mini-review

Wario, Where? The average life expectancy of a brand is about twenty years. Despite a succession of severe struggles, Atari remains intact a full half-century from its inception. To help commemorate this milestone, Montreal-based developer ...

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Yars: Recharged review

Yars: Recharged is fun, affordable, and respectful to the original game, which is the trifecta for Atari remakes. Yars’ Revenge is often mentioned as one of the best games in the Atari 2600 library. But ...

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Gravitar: Recharged review

Gravitar: Recharged makes some changes to series formula. That’s a good thing, since the original was overdue for an update that softened some of the game’s pricky design decisions. Adamvision and SneakyBox Studios’ Recharged series ...

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Breakout: Recharged mini-review

The latest entry in the Atari Recharged series demonstrates continued obedience to formula. If you’re a appreciate the approach, it’s time to hit the bricks. Adamvision Studios follows a strict pattern when modernizing classic Atari ...

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Asteroids: Recharged review

The 1979 arcade classic returns with a wonderfully revamped control scheme and invaluable power-ups. Those UFOs are still jerks 42 years later, though. When a remake of a beloved Atari classic is announced, disappointment all ...

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Black Widow Recharged review

Black Widow isn’t one of Atari’s most popular properties. But that’s probably because the game was released alongside another well-respected twin-sticker shooter. Adamvision’s contemporary adaptation demonstrates the merits of the original game, while keeping the contemporary ...

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Centipede: Recharged review

A multitude of minor alterations adds up to Centipede: Recharged deviating from the original game. While purists might take offense, it’s a respectable reboot that’s far better than most Atari updates. The industry has a ...

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Missile Command: Recharged review

The 1980 coin-op classic returns with a faux-vector graphics look, power-ups, and new enemies. It’s minimalistic approach is reflected in its exceedingly affordable price.  When a remake of a beloved Atari classic is announced, disappointment ...

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