Lately Atari haven't really been in the spotlight when it comes to games in recent months, however all of their away time has not been so they could all go on a tropical holiday to enjoy the sun. They have been hard at work remaking Warlords, a game that was a classic on the Atari 2600, for the Playstation Network.
The game is available right now for aspiring warmongers across the U.S. for $9.99, with an EU release October 10th for €9.99. Warlords brings all the action of the classic game into the modern age with an all-new look and online multiplayer modes. The game will also make its debut on Xbox LIVE® Arcade next month on November. 14 for 800 Microsoft Points.
Warlords is a game you can play with up to four of your nearest and dearest, in which players will defend their castles against a maniacal dragon, who will the unleash fireballs and minions upon players castles. In this whimsical reinvention of the beloved classic, players will face the ultimate battle of speed, strategy and survival. In addition, Warlords will increasingly challenge players to multitask as they strive to shield the castle walls and simultaneously rally troops to capture control points, collect power-ups and destroy the other warring factions, be that either alone or alongside three other players.
The key features within Warlords that make it unique are:
You must defend your castle walls from the destruction of fast-flying fireballs with your mighty shield. Move the shield around the perimeter of your castle with precision and speed to deflect the fireballs or grab onto and charge fireballs to release even more devastating attacks back at your opponents.
There are multiple local/online game modes sweeten the quest for power and allow for cooperative and competitive battles with up to 4 players. Select the faction of your choice and engage in a number of competitive variations, including co-op siege mode, 2v2 or classic free-for-all battles.
As well as defending your castle walls and deflecting fireballs with your shield, within the game, you are expected to be able to rally your troops and pit them against your foes at the same time. Your loyal posse brings a layer of depth and replayability to every battle and can be sent off to capture control points, gather power-ups to immobilize your enemies or bolster your defenses. Manage your troops wisely to gain the battlefield advantage or everything will just come crashing down.
