# Yars Rising

> From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.

## Game facts

- Developer: WayForward
- Publisher: Atari
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Sep 10, 2024
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooting, 2DPlatformer, Action-Adventure, Metroidvania, Stealth, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan); Subtitles: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/yars-rising)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Appealing neon cyberpunk and anime-inspired character designs and atmosphere
- An excellent soundtrack repeatedly cited as the game’s greatest strength
- Responsive 2D action and platforming with fast, lively controls

### Weaknesses

- The overall experience is short, with simplistic Metroidvania exploration and content
- Hacking and retro minigames are mandatory parts of progression, making them highly divisive
- Frequent loading occurs when moving between areas, and there is no fast-travel system

## Links

- [Yars Rising on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3434)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3434/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T07:25:35.400Z