A launch trailer has come in for Atari Mania, a new microgame collection. The title debuted on Switch this week.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
A wild journey through videogame history, Atari Mania is a microgame collection wrapped in a hilarious retro-driven narrative of exploration and surprise.
You play as the Caretaker of the Atari Vault, the storehouse of classic Atari games. One night, a dead pixel appears and soon enough, all heck breaks loose!!
Familiar and beloved games begin to warp, mutate and combine into a series of increasingly crazy challenges. It’s up to you to fight back the pixels and other surprising villains, and restore order to the Vault!
Key Features
Manic Mashups – Over 150 wild microgames spanning the breadth of the Atari catalog from Asteroids to Yars’ Revenge. You’ll fight back Centipedes with a Pong paddle, and sneak past Rhindle, Adventure’s fiercest dragon!
Excellent Exploration – Solve tricky puzzles and utilize tools to progress through the Vault and discover Atari Easter eggs and trophies.
Pixel-Perfect Style – A charming neo-retro art update to the classic Atari 2600 style.
Characters Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before – Go face to antennae with some of the greatest games and characters in videogame history. Trust us – you’ll never think of Bentley Bear the same way again!
Treasure Trove of Atari History – Collectibles abound, including vintage Atari art, posters, and manuals.
A Chiptune Delight – A propulsive joyful soundtrack of retro-inspired jams.
Watch the Atari Mania launch trailer below.
Atari Mania is being sold digitally via the eShop, with a physical release coming later from Limited Run Games. Access the official site here.
