Atari — a company that has no identity or clue what the hell is going on — and developer Nickervision Studios, announced today that Missile Command: Recharged, a modern take on one of Atari’s oldest titles, is coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Android devices this spring. I figured it would be announced for that new Atari console but that would make too much sense.
Reinvented and built from the ground up for mobile devices and not the new Atari console, Missile Command: Recharged arrives in time for the 40th anniversary of the original arcade classic. Missles are raining down on your bases, and it’s up to you to shoot them down before impact How long can you hold off the aerial assault until your domain is decimated? Probably only a few minutes which on paper makes it a nice idea for a mobile game.
“Missile Command: Recharged aims to reinvigorate the storied Missile Command IP by appealing to fans of the original arcade and classic console releases,” said Tony Chien, VP of Marketing for Atari. I had no idea there was an active Missle Command IP but I learn something every day.
Missile Command: Recharged is setting out to be a reimagining of the classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky. Launch counter-missiles to protect your base and target powerups to gain an edge at critical moments.
Missile Command: Recharged will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original (maybe your grandparents?) or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and-play, arcade goodness.
Additional Key Features Include:
- Powered Up: Don’t just target missiles – take aim at all-new powerups to survive longer with defensive measures, silo repair, or a screen-clearing special blast.
- Upgraded: The new powerup system takes points earned and allows them to be used to upgrade all aspects of gameplay to get an edge and achieve the highest scores.
- Shoot for the Clouds: Compete in global online leaderboards and aim to claim bragging rights as the top missile commander.
- Achievements: Better yourself with each game played and work towards besting the toughest challenges!
- Get Augmented: Use the new augmented reality feature to project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet and take your missile destruction to new heights!
Players can dive into the fun of Missile Command: Recharged when it launches on the App Store and Google Play this spring.
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