Atari 2600

Yars' Revenge

In Yars' Revenge, your goal is to destroy the Qotile laser-base which is located on the right side of the screen behind a shield. You control the fly-like Yar, which can destroy the shield piece by piece by either shooting it or running into it. Once the shield is down, you will need to use the Zorlon cannon to destroy the Qotile. The Zorlon cannon is located on the left side of the screen, and when fired can destroy the Qotile with a direct hit. The Qotile isn't completely unarmed against your attacks, however. Wandering around the screen is a destroyer missile, which will constantly be homing in on your Yar. This missile can not be destroyed, however you can temporarily hide from it in a s...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1982
Developer: Atari, Inc.
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

16 achievements · 177 total points

Ghosts of the Past Echo Through Your Mind Get the secret HSWWSH easter egg screen. Don't be afraid of the Ghost Of Yars.
10 pts
The Start of a Great War Complete one set of stages (beat stage A and stage B)
1 pts
Yars' Revenge Complete one set of stages that have no Neutral Zone.
5 pts
Instinctively Miscounted Exceed your Yar's capacity of 255 TRONS (Mode 6)
1 pts
On the Rebound Hit either the Missile or Swirl with the Zorlon Cannon after it bounces off the shield. (Mode 4 or 6)
5 pts
Good Qotile, I'm Avenging Planet IV Destroy the Swirl in any Ultimate Yars stage without damaging the shield on that stage (Mode 6)
10 pts
Yars' Ultimate Revenge Complete one set of stages that have no Neutral Zone in Ultimate Yars. (Mode 6)
10 pts
Everything's Blue Get a score of 70k points or more. (no Mode 0)
5 pts
Grey Times Ahead Get a score of 150k points or more. (no Mode 0)
10 pts
The Epilepsy Zone Get a score of 230k points or more. (no Mode 0)
25 pts
Three Cheers For Yars' Revenge Get a score of 300k points or more. (no Mode 0)
50 pts
I'm Ok Over Here Destroy the entire stage A shield from the left side of the screen. (Don't go into Neutral Zone) (no Mode 0)
5 pts
I Really Don't Want To Get Any Closer Destroy the entire stage B shield from the left side of the screen. (Don't go into Neutral Zone) (no Mode 0)
5 pts
One Shot Kid A Beat stage A with only one Zorlon Cannon shot (no small shooter) (no Mode 0)
5 pts
One Shot Kid B Beat stage B with only one Zorlon Cannon shot (no small shooter) (no Mode 0)
5 pts
If Yars Were Like Cats Instead of Flies Somehow manage to have 9 lives at the end of a stage. (no Mode 0)
25 pts

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Yars' Revenge frequently asked questions

How do I play Yars' Revenge online with a friend?

Yars' Revenge (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Yars' Revenge on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Yars' Revenge in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Yars' Revenge netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Yars' Revenge have achievements?

Yes, Yars' Revenge has 16 achievements worth 177 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Yars' Revenge for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Yars' Revenge on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.