No cap, one of the OG baddies of the gaming world, Evil Otto, is making a mega comeback. Atari, the gaming giant that gave you arcade classics, drops a new title in its Atari Recharged series – Berzerk: Recharged.
A Blast from the Past with New Age Firepower
Before boss levels got dominated by the likes of Bowser and Dr. Wily, gamers cut their teeth dodging the nightmarish, bouncy, smiley face of Evil Otto in the 80’s arcade sensation, Berzerk. The new installment promises upgraded graphics, tight twin-stick controls, and a synth-heavy score by Megan McDuffee.
Navigate the Maze, But Mind the Robots
Get ready to run through a procedurally generated labyrinth swarming with chatty robots hell-bent on your destruction. The title keeps the iconic speech synthesis from the original. Yep, you’ll be dodging blaster fire while the mechanized menace taunts you with lines like “kill the humanoid” and “Chicken, fight like a robot!”
The Return of the Iconic Foe: Evil Otto
The villain who needs no introduction, Evil Otto, returns in full form. Sporting a smile but no mercy, Otto remains an invincible threat. Unlike the ghosts in Pac-Man, Otto doesn’t play games; he travels through walls and won’t stop until he gets you. Your best bet? Run like there’s no respawn.
More Mazes, More Challenges
If you think mastering one maze makes you a pro, think again. Berzerk: Recharged will feature 20 uniquely crafted mazes, each upping the ante with varying layouts and challenges. Get ready to shoot and scoot.
Power-Up Your Game
Ditch your basic blaster for some serious firepower. Power-ups include weapon mods like spread-shots and railguns, and player enhancements like speed boosts and shields. You can even drop mines to teach those relentless robots a lesson.
Team Up or Climb the Leaderboards
Two guns are better than one, so why not bring a Player Two? Double up to lay down some robotic wreckage. And if solo glory’s your jam, make your mark on the public leaderboards.
Berzerk Goes Retro with Enhanced Edition
Atari’s not just serving up nostalgia; they’re going full retro with Berzerk Enhanced Edition. Dropping on November 17, 2023, this 2600 cartridge version includes diagonal firing and updated voice sampling.
Availability Across Platforms
Berzerk: Recharged is rolling out across various platforms later this year. Developed by Sneakybox and published by Atari, the game will be available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Atari VCS.
So, G-LYFE Nation, lock and load. The maze of doom awaits, and Evil Otto’s not playing around. Get ready to game on!
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Atari VCS
