The big bug is back
If you’ve been nostalgic for some Atari classics, one is coming back later this month with a new look.Centipede: Rechargedreimagines the original with some futuristic graphics, and it arrives on Sept. 29 for consoles, PC, and the Atari VCS.
This version ofCentipedehas new visuals designed for 16:9 screens, rather than the older aspect ratios, and an original soundtrack fromMegan McDuffee. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the on-screen action will support 4K resolution at 120 frames per second, and on PC, there’s support for up to 240Hz.
Each level will be playable in local co-op with a friend, and if you’re an Atari VCS owner, youget a few extras: some exclusive challenges and support for Atari’s Wireless Classic Joystick.
It’d be easy to be a bit snarky here, but this looks pretty cool and I dig the refreshed visuals. Atari’s previous revitalized classic,Missile Command: Recharged, seemed like it did enough to reignite some nostalgic arcade feelings, so maybe this is worth taking a look at if you’re aching for another round ofCentipede. Retro revivals have always run the gamut from excellent to not-quite-so-excellent, butCentipede: Rechargedseems to have some cool ideas on how to refresh without overdoing it.
Centipede: Rechargedis coming to Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic, and the Atari VCS on Sept. 29, 2021.
