Missile Command: Recharged Launches May 27 for Switch and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 20 May 2020 / 1,857 Views
Publisher Atari and developer Nickervision Studios announced Missile Command: Recharged will launch for the Nintendo Switch via the eShop and Windows PC via the Epic Games Store on May 27 for $2.99.
Missile Command: Recharged first launched for iOS and Android in March 2020. It is a "re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action."
View the Nintendo Switch and PC trailer of the game below:
Here is an overview of the game:
Missile Command: Recharged is a re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky. Launch counter-missiles to protect your base and target powerups to gain an edge at critical moments. Missile Command: Recharged will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and play, arcade goodness.
Key Features:
- Powered-Up – Don’t just target missiles—take aim at all-new power-ups to survive longer with defensive measures, silo repair, or a screen-clearing special blast.
- Upgraded – New power-up system takes points earned and allows them to be used to upgrade all aspects of gameplay to get an edge and achieve the highest scores.
- Shoot for the Clouds – Compete in global online leaderboards and aim to claim bragging rights as the top missile commander.
- Achievements – Better yourself with each game played and work towards besting the toughest challenges!
- Get Augmented – Use the new augmented reality feature to project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet and take your missile destruction to new heights!
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