“The mini-games are a lot of fun, with plenty of clever mash-ups of Atari titles utilised to give players a quick-burst challenge that offer a wide range of quirky objectives.” It reminded me of how much I miss game manuals though, so it’s really cool to see them preserved in such a fun format here. These will be a real blast to the past for oldies who enjoyed the games back when they originally released, whilst it’s also cool for younger folk to get a taste of the old-school vibes offered back in the day. There are also an abundance of collectibles to find related to classic Atari releases, with the likes of game manuals and images available to collect. It’s all good fun and makes the whole experience all the more endearing, ESPECIALLY for Atari fans.
It even gives personalities to characters who have been voiceless stars in the past, and believe me, the game certainly takes some comical and unexpected turns with their portrayals. It would have been easy for the developers to just give players an influx of mini-games to complete with no context, but the narrative here feels like a real celebration of all things Atari. It’s a charming little setup that gives Atari Mania a bit more personality than I expected. Whilst you have your typical jobs to complete in the vault, chaos soon erupts when you encounter a dreaded dead pixel, meaning you’ve got to re-visit mash-ups of classic Atari games and fix the problems that the pixel has caused. It’s full of iconic characters, familiar sights, and plenty of little easter eggs that those who love Atari will appreciate, with the retro aesthetic certainly offering a blast to the past. Check out some screenshots down below:Ītari Mania puts players in the role of the caretaker of the Atari Vault, which essentially acts as a museum that celebrates all things Atari.
Their latest release, Atari Mania, follows that trend, with it offering a mini-game fuelled escapade that celebrates the history of the brand and the video games it brought along with it. Heck, they even turned Pong into an RPG, showing that they are both embracing and innovating some of their back catalogue. Atari have brought themselves back into the limelight over the last few years, not only with the release of a new console (the Atari VCS) but also with the ‘recharged’ releases of older titles.
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