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Jeff Minter’s Psychedelic Arcade Shooter Akka Arrh is Now Available on PlayStation 5 and PS VR2
This Trippy Dose of Gaming Psychedelia Breaks Free of its 2D Chains to be Experienced the Way the Gaming Gods Intended: In VR
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March 8, 2024
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Atari :
New York, NY (March 8, 2024) - Atari — one of the world's most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — and developer Llamasoft, led by legendary programmer Jeff Minter, are thrilled to announce that the kaleidoscopic arcade shooter Akka Arrh is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS VR2.
Watch the launch trailer here:
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Tinged with Minter’s sense of humor and prolific graphic style, Akka Arrh is the visionary showcase of his love of psychedelic color and light, combined with his ability to create pure retro-inspired bliss. A frenzied kaleidoscope of neon insanity, Akka Arrh is one of the rarest games of the 80s gaming era, but brings back the nostalgic arcade experience with a vengeance.
Akka Arrh’s all-new VR version fully transcends its 2D constraints, unveiling a new dimension of gameplay that is as immersive as it is intuitive. In VR, the experience has elevated the game from a mere visual spectacle to a fully enveloping journey into Minter’s hypnotic universe where they don’t just witness the chaos, they step inside it. Each layer of techno-infused action, previously compressed in the 2D space, now unfurls in a rich 3D landscape. In this surreal VR world of cascading shapes, colors, and sounds, every element of Minter’s vision comes to life with an intensity and clarity that was once unimaginable, transforming Akka Arrh into an unparalleled sensory odyssey.
In Akka Arrh, players control a command center poised to destroy oncoming enemies. Players start with bombs that trigger a chain of reactions on-screen. When enemies are defeated, players accumulate bullets that are used to keep the multiplier up. Ultimately, Akka Arrh is a unique shooter that challenges players to plan each carefully timed shot to maximize their high score!
Key Features of Akka Arrh:
Unleash Neon Insanity: Create massive chains of enemy explosions and rack up ammo for precision shots to keep a combo and your rings (or life force) protected. Lose them all, and it’s game over.
Simple Perfection: You'll be thrown directly into the action where combos, high scores, and survival are your only goals.
A Ride Through Space and Time: Start from the beginning of the 50 unique levels, or pick up where you left off to power through to the end.
Accessibility-Friendly: Sensitive to flashing lights or just not a fan? Not to worry, as there is an option to disable the more intense visual effects so that the experience can be enjoyed by a wider audience.
Akka Arrh is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, PlayStation VR2, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Learn more at the official website.
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About Atari
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
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