Yars Rising (2024)

Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Atari
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 243 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A playful, comic-book-style 2D action adventure where you sneak, jump, and hack through a colorful cyberpunk world.

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What players say

Players praise the bug transformation and hacking minigames as creative twists, but opinions split on the writing and voice acting, which some find cringey. Difficulty spikes in boss fights and finicky wall jumping frustrate some, while others enjoy the challenge. The game is short, around 8-11 hours.

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