Gaming Tempest 4000 came out for Switch

[hippy dave]

Didn't know this was coming, announced 3 weeks ago apparently but came out today. Flashy new version of a classic Atari game, new version programmed by legend Jeff Minter.

 

[binkinator]

Didn't know this was coming, announced 3 weeks ago apparently but came out today. Flashy new version of a classic Atari game, new version programmed by legend Jeff Minter.

Loved this game! Hope the platform and lack of spinner doesn’t ruin it. Going all in…

 

[hippy dave]

Loved this game! Hope the platform and lack of spinner doesn’t ruin it. Going all in…

Been playing it without a spinner since the Saturn version at least, works great

 

[Alexander1970]

Best Game ever.....



......on the Atari.


I have no Hope,it is a good Port for the Switch.....

 

[hippy dave]

Best Game ever.....



......on the Atari.


I have no Hope,it is a good Port for the Switch.....

Definitely a classic. The modern version is by Jeff Minter of Llamasoft, who is an absolute legend since the '80s, so give it a chance. It's beautiful and psychedelic and got some nice added features while keeping the feel of the original.
Switch port feels silky smooth from a quick blast. No complaints, except that if you're DNS blocking you have to turn aeroplane mode on or it crashes when it tries to upload your score. Might see if I can patch that out.