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Looking at Super Huey for the Atari 7800: 
 
 

Release Date: 12/14/2021
Retail: $9.99
Developer(s): Adamvision & Sneaky Box
Publisher: Atari
Official Site: https://recharged.atari.com/
Synopsis :
"The original space shooter warps to the modern era! Asteroids: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.
It is fitting that Asteroids is in the first wave of titles to be Recharged.  Asteroids is indisputably one of the most influential video games created during the formative years of the modern video game industry. It became the highest grossing arcade cabinet when it was released in 1980, and a year later quickly established itself as the top-selling space game and top-selling shooter on the Atari 2600. You will find it in the top ten on countless “best videogames” lists.
Asteroids: Recharged creates a familiar, but revitalized and modern challenge to both old school and new high score chasers. And 40 unique and creative challenge levels take the space shooting game play into new territory, complete with local and global leaderboards.
An entirely new collection of power-ups — including spread shots, rail guns, reflector shields, and more — help players stave off splintering asteroids and aggressive UFOs. Co-op play lets you play with a friend, and ramps up the intensity as players do their best to coordinate and survive."

Hey guys,
Just wanted to spread the love. My channel features the occasional VCS content, including launch day exclusives, first looks, including "No Filter" & my regular series each Friday, BCB. Come take a look 😉
NO FILTER {SE #3} Atari VCS w/ "Kombinera" (Launch Day Exclusive & First Look!) - YouTube
 
I recently also featured all 5 Atari Recharged games, see below...
 
NO FILTER #28 - Atari VCS 'Recharged Showcase' w/ 5 Great Games! - YouTube
 
 

Thanks to @BHG_Gamingof the Atari Weekly Podcast for inviting me on to (very nervously) talk about ClubVCS and the Recharged Squad Challenge!
Be sure to check out his channel every Thursday for the latest VCS news, spirited debate and code giveaways!
 

Release Date: December 2020 (VCS)
Retail: $3.99
Developer(s): Adamvision
Publisher: Atari
Official Site: https://recharged.atari.com/
Synopsis :
"In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the original, Missile Command: Recharged™ is a reimagining of the beloved Atari arcade classic. Survive wave after wave of enemy attacks in this fast-paced, arcade action game. Players must defend their bases by shooting down 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. Built from the ground up for modern devices, Missile Command: Recharged features accessible gameplay and an addictive, classic, high-score-chasing loop that reinvigorates the storied IP. The title will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and play, arcade goodness."

The first of Atari's Recharged series, Missile Command: Recharged effectively set the stage for things to come.  It takes the basic premise of the arcade original, adds power-ups, a future-retro aesthetic and an endless arcade loop.  That said, it isn't quite as full featured, lacking the challenges, co-op mode, leaderboards and controller options of the later Recharged titles. 
What do you think of Missile Command: Recharged as an homage to the original?  Where does it stand in the Recharged series?  How does it rank among other updates and re-imaginings of Dave Theurer's classic?

Asteroids: Recharged on the VCS offers two controller options: Modern Controller and Classic Joystick.  Using the Modern Controller, rotation is controlled with the thumbstick, thrust is the right trigger, fire is "A" and hyperspace is the "Y".  The Classic Joystick provides some true retro flare by using built-in paddle function to rotate your craft! 
I find that I'm getting my best scores using the Classic.  What's your preferred way to play? 

I published a video on my YouTube channel featuring all 5 current Recharged games, including Asteroids:Recharged. Click below to check it out if you'd like 🙂
 
NO FILTER #28 - Atari VCS 'Recharged Showcase' w/ 5 Great Games! - YouTube
 
 

I posted a video of Black Widow: Recharged gameplay, along with the 4 other currently released Recharged games. Just FYI 🙂
 
 
 

Ok, my favorites have already changed 😉 haha! Mostly due to there being so many awesome titles released since this pst! Here goes:
 
1) Tempest 4000 - Because... this is the best dang game ever, period 🙂 My new top favorite, even though I also own it on XBox One, and I have T2K on the Jag and think that's pretty amazing too 
2) Kombinera - Loving this new puzzler, developed by Atari and Graphite Lab. It's Atari's first IP in like 7+ years or something, and it's a great effort, and much appreciated by a huge puzzler fan like me
3) Asteroids / 7800 (and all versions!) - I pick up ALL the flashback games, because I do love them all, but I've been playing Asteroids 7800 alot and also on the original console, as well. I play this then play Asteroids Recharged, as well as Asteroids on my Atari 800XL, and sometimes the 2600 version. Just love me some Asteroids lately! haha

BB

This score is insane.

The buttons turned out fantastic. I will definitely be taking part.

CLUB VCS Recharged Squad Challenge Giveaway (Series One)

 
We are celebrating the launch of Club VCS and the Recharged Squad Challenge with a contest!
Over the next several months we will be playing the first five Recharged titles on the VCS.  After the last game, we will hold a drawing for the winner's choice of one (1) Atari VCS Modern Controller or (1) VCS Classic Joystick Controller!
All challenge participants will receive one (1) entry for each challenge in which they submit a valid score!
The top scorer of each challenge will receive three (3) additional entries - for a total of four (4) entries in a single challenge!
In addition, the top scorer in each of our first five (5) Recharged Squad Challenges will get a ClubVCS button pack celebrating Atari's Recharged series!
This contest is open to everybody, including Atari I/O Moderators, with a U.S. or Canada mailing address. It's really easy, all you have to do is be a Club VCS member and participate in our Recharged Squad Challenges.
 

This is what I love about the Recharged games. It really taps into that classic Atari "play a few rounds and pop in another cart" vibe!
Are you submitting one of the Centipede scores @BallistikCoffeeBoy ? If so, please take a screen of the score achieved or provide the score in the post and time stamp from the video so we know where to find it.

For sure! I did that just now, I hope I didn't overreach 😉 Thanks again!

BB

Thanks 😉 I also put up a "Kombinera" launch day first look, and a Recharged Showcase featuring all currently released games!
 
NO FILTER {SE #3} Atari VCS w/ "Kombinera" (Launch Day Exclusive & First Look!) - YouTube
NO FILTER #28 - Atari VCS 'Recharged Showcase' w/ 5 Great Games! - YouTube
 

I know it is.. I just had to download it again, I love this game so much 😉 "It's only a dolla!" hehe

A week late but Adventure is now in the VCS store. Again, this is available in the Atari VCS Vault for free.
 

Here's a "No Filter" launch day gameplay video from member@BallistikCoffeeBoy .
 

My favorites:
 
1) Breakout Recharged - Have liked this since it was released, and I've been playing Super Breakout on the 5200 (on the real system) too
2) Asteroids Recharged - Can't beat Asteroids! Have been playing some version of this since 1980. Fantastic game 😉
3) Planet Smashers (7800) - Never played this game before since it was too expensive to track down. I am finding it fun!
Aery - Bird Adventure is a close one for 3rd place. I always love playing this game to unwind and explore. Still a favorite.
This is opt to change every so often, but as of right now, this is what I've been playing.

BB

For me the list seems to change with every new Recharged series release. As it stands today, these are my top picks:
1) Jetboard Joust.
This was my personal pick for 2021 GOTY. Jetboard Joust takes a familiar formula and successfully layers on modern gaming elements, combined with a distinctive art style and frenetic action to create a superb arcade experience. 
2) Thrustlander.
Thrustlander is an exquisite cave flyer. It is also probably the best implementation of the Classic Joystick in any VCS game.
3) Breakout Recharged. 
Breakout Recharged is just super fun! All of the established hallmarks of the Recharged series are here but Atari seems to have perfected the formula. It may be the best Recharged game so far. It may be the best Breakout game too.

So excited to play this on the VCS! I have it on the Xbox One and it's awesome! And the Atari Jaguar Tempest 2K is amazing, too 🙂

Release Date: 03/22/2022
Retail: $19.99
Developer(s): Llamasoft
Publisher: Atari
Official Site
Synopsis:
"In Tempest 4000, players once again face screaming electric death as they take 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 and achieve that coveted spot at the top of the leaderboards.
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.
Key Features
A Blast from the Past: Take down hordes of enemies in this fast-paced, retro-arcade style shooter
Pick a Mode, Any Mode: Pick from three different game modes including Classic, Pure and Survival that will push your skills to the limit
Level Up: Progress and conquer 100 unique geometric levels by destroying enemies with various weapons and power-ups, and by earning upgrades through bonus rounds
Scale the Leaderboards: Show off your high score in your quest to be recognized as number one
Get Bass Boosted: Enjoy the beats of a thumping soundtrack inspired by early 1990’s techno"