Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is an immersive journey of 50 years. Players will recall more than 90 projects from the legendary studio, learn the story behind them and engage in mini-games. The developers invite all to celebrate Atari's 50th Anniversary by taking a look back at some of the best games ever made, gathering new interviews with the creators and seeing rare concept art.

About the game

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is more than just a game, it's an entire catalogue of projects, complete with content about the life and work of the studio. Player access to:

• Game Library. Over 90 games with improved mechanics and artwork to tap into nostalgia. Meeting with old acquaintances will present pleasant emotions and vivid impressions. With a selection of 8-bit PC games, as well as Atari, Lynx and Jaguar projects
• Interactive graphics. True Atari fans and enthusiasts will be able to see the industry from the inside. The project brings together unique archive pictures, fragments of video recordings, the first sketches, embodied in the famous releases
• New content. Not without interviews recorded these days. The user will see what the creators and those involved in the project are saying years later. What they regret, what they consider a mistake, and what they have been proud of for decades

Which games are available

It's problematic to list the projects that were part of the anniversary edition. It's worth dwelling on the most iconic games from the studio:

• Tempest 2000. The project saw the light of day in 1994 and was presented exclusively on the Atari Jaguar platform. A couple of years later it was adapted to the PC. The game was highly appreciated by gamers and critics alike. The concept is based on traversing "cobwebs" levels and destroying enemies
• Asteroids. The project was created specifically for arcade machines and became one of the best games of the "golden age" of arcades. Gamers need to shoot asteroids and flying saucers, getting the maximum number of points. Falling debris from the celestial bodies complicates your playthrough
• Yars' Revenge. This game was released in 1982 and became the best-selling project for the Atari 2600. You have to control an insect-like character who has to chew through barriers and shoot guns to win.

The project is reminiscent of another nostalgic Atari Mania game. The latter also features cult hits.

Strengths and weaknesses

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will appeal to those who have played the studio's games at least once. It's a project about nostalgia, taking you back to a carefree childhood. Benefits also include:

• A large catalogue of extras
• Interesting facts about the studio and the developers
• New video interviews from key employees
• A huge selection of games spanning 50 years of the company's history

There are no obvious downsides to the project. However, it is aimed at nostalgic feelings. Those who were not previously familiar with the company's work may not like the game and it may seem outdated.