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TEMPEST 4000 Announced
NEW YORK, NY (AUGUST 8, in the year of our Lord 2017)
- Atari® today announced Tempest 4000™, a visually
stunning, action-packed shooter based on the classic arcade
game, Tempest®, will be available this Christmas season on
current generation consoles and PC. Developed by legendary game
designer Jeff Minter, Tempest 4000 remains faithful to the
original fast-paced gameplay while adding exciting new features
and gorgeous graphics for audiences on the most popular
contemporary platforms.
The original Tempest, one of the first video games to use 3D
vector graphics, represents one of Atari’s hallmark titles and
is considered one of the most popular arcade games of all time.
It has been featured prominently across pop culture – including
in Ernest Cline’s dystopian Ready Player One novel.
Just as in the original game, players are once again in control
of the Claw, a powerful spacecraft equipped to destroy deadly
creatures and other obstructions with rapid-fire shots on
vibrant geometric prisms. With three game modes to choose from
and 100 levels to conquer, players must eliminate all enemies as
quickly as possible to survive, aiming for the coveted spot at
the top of the leaderboards.
Additional Key Features Include:
• Arcade Style Shooter: Blast down hordes of enemies in this
fast-paced arcade style shoot ‘em up.
• Unparalleled Graphics: Experience Tempest 4000’s mind-blowing
graphics in beautiful 4K resolution.
• Multiple Game Modes: Pick from three different game modes
including Standard, Pure and Endurance that will push your
skills to the limit.
• Level Up: Progress and clear through 100 unique geometric
levels by destroying enemies with various weapons and power-ups,
and earn upgrades through bonus rounds.
• Climb to the Top of the Leaderboards: Post your high score in
your quest to be recognized as number one on the leaderboards.
• Retro Techno Soundtrack: Enjoy the beats of a thumping
soundtrack inspired by early 1990’s techno.
• Old School Gameplay: Feeling nostalgic? Relive the traditional
gameplay of the original Tempest with enhanced graphics on
current generation consoles.
“The original Tempest is a beloved arcade classic with a unique
style and intense, edge-of-your-seat gameplay,” said Todd
Shallbetter, Chief Operating Officer of Atari. “We’re thrilled
to be able to work with Jeff Minter again, someone who is a
legend in the industry and has made a huge impact on the history
of video games, to develop this highly-anticipated next
installment of the Tempest franchise, updated with today’s
technology.”
Developed by Llamasoft, Tempest 4000 will be coming soon to
console and PC.
No word on a physical copy version of this game at this time.
Families are required to pay for Internet usage fees to download
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