A reimagined arcade shooter classic will soon be making its way to Switch owners next month!

Publisher Atari and developer Llamasoft have revealed that Tempest 4000 will be hitting the Nintendo Switch on 22 March 2022. Like the original 1981 title, Tempest 4000 will see players tackling waves of 3D vector enemies across 100 levels!

Check out the official Switch announcement trailer below:

In Tempest 4000, players once again face screaming electric death as they take control of the Claw, a powerful spacecraft equipped to destroy deadly creatures and other obstructions with rapid-fire shots on vibrant geometric prisms. With three game modes to choose from and 100 levels to conquer, players must eliminate all enemies as quickly as possible to survive and achieve that coveted spot at the top of the leaderboards.

The original Tempest, one of the first video games to use 3D vector graphics, represents one of Atari’s hallmark titles and is considered one of the most popular arcade games of all time. It has been featured prominently across pop culture—including in Ernest Cline’s dystopian Ready Player One novel.

Key Features

• A Blast from the Past – Take down hordes of enemies in this fast-paced, retro-arcade style shooter.
• Pick a Mode, Any Mode – Pick from three different game modes including Classic, Pure, and Survival that will push your skills to the limit.
• Level Up – Progress and conquer 100 unique geometric levels by destroying enemies with various weapons and power-ups, and by earning upgrades through bonus rounds.
• Scale the Leaderboards – Show off your high score in your quest to be recognized as number one.
• Get Bass Boosted – Enjoy the beats of a thumping soundtrack inspired by early 1990s techno.