Yar's Revenge

April 12, 2011 Killspace Entertainment Atari, Inc.
Shooter Music
PC X360
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A reimagining (titled Yar's Revenge, rather than Yars' Revenge) was released as a downloadable title on April 12, 2011 on Xbox Live Arcade and on April 28, 2011 for Microsoft Windows. It was developed by Killspace Entertainment and published by Atari. In this version, the eponymous Yar has been reimagined as a humanoid female in mechanized power armor.
Storyline

In Yar’s Revenge, take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race. Gain experience to upgrade and expand your armor and weapon capabilities as you fight off the evil Qotiles. But remember to take care in the choices you make – as the fate of your species and home world hangs in the balance.
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Release Date April 12, 2011
Developer Killspace Entertainment
Publisher Atari, Inc.
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Science fiction
Yar's Revenge

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