Travis of Capsule Computers writes:
"Atari has one of the longest and most storied histories in video games, making some of the biggest and most popular hits at the dawn of gaming. Throughout the years, Atari has gathered these games into collections that celebrate this history and now they are teaming up with WayForward to breathe some new life into a revival of Yars’ Revenge. WayForward has handled revitalizing classic franchises in the past and created a number of great original games, so now with Yars Rising looking to bring the 1982 classic back into the light, have they managed to succeed?"
WTMG's Aaron Price: "In such a crowded genre, it’s hard to say that Yars Rising would manage to truly stand out, even though it did try its hardest. There are too many sections to either just didn’t fit in very well, such as the aforementioned lack of flow in the hacking bits, or just too much stuff other metroidvanias ended up doing a lot better. It’s not a bad game by any means, and it can be enjoyed if you’re a metroidvania or old-school Atari fan, but I can’t say it would be on the upper echelon of my recommended games list by any means."
Yars Rising in its individual aspects may not be groundbreaking, but the sum of its parts is cohesive and enjoyable — and will make fans of classic games happy with what the series could become.
MonsterVine: "Yars Rising brings tight combat and strategic upgrades to the metroidvania genre, creating a smooth and satisfying experience. Read our review to see how the game’s hacking mechanics and exploration keep you coming back for more."
