Yars Rising Review – Gamerhub UK

VGChartz’s Evan Norris: “Turning an old-school single-screen shooter starring a pixelated fly into a modern Metroidvania with a Gen Z hacker might seem odd, but it’s less of a stretch than you’d think. The original Yars’ Revenge had an unusually deep narrative for its time, after all, and WayForward has found a way to expand upon it in an organic way. Unfortunately, the final product doesn’t do much to elevate the Yars franchise, due to an excessively flippant tone, an over-reliance on unsatisfying stealth and hacking mechanics, and generally straightforward, unsurprising gameplay. The controls are solid, the power-ups are interesting, and the exploration is rewarding, but that’s not quite enough to save the game from mediocrity.”