Caverns of Mars: Recharged gets a digital face-lift, but a restrained one. It is an excellent modernization of a classic game.
Humble Bundle just launched its new Atari: Recharged Retro Revival bundle that features a total of over 100 games for just $20.
For $20, you get Atari 50, which I have to say is by far the best collection of retro games I’ve ever played, especially when it comes to the extras—behind-the-scenes content, curiosities, production details, etc. They really do a great job showcasing information about the games and Atari's history. The included games are also quite nice because they didn’t take the lazy route of simply packaging Atari 2600 titles; you also get Arcade and Jaguar games in the mix. Plus, there’s a small bonus of a couple of new versions of old classics. These are fairly simple games but a nice addition. All of this alone, in my opinion, is already worth the $20—not the cheapest the collection has ever been, but not far from it.
As for the Recharged series, they’re less interesting but still decent fun if you enjoy more arcade-style games. They expand on the originals with new mechanics, levels, and visuals, but nothing really amazing, they are still those classic simple games at the end of the day.
“March was yet another jam-packed month for indie games, especially when it came to VR titles so let's dive in and revisit the very best.” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.
CCG writes - "Overall, Caverns of Mars: Recharged is a solid game that is easy to start and can be a challenge to get through. At first I thought the game was a bit too simple, but I warmed up to it after a while. It is simple, yes, but still fun to play. And unless shooting aliens on Mars is a problem, I doubt most people will have any moral issues with this game. While I wouldn't say it's my favorite Recharged title (that's probably still Yars), it's a solid addition to the series and a fun diversion if you're looking for something a little different. Recommended!"
