+jeremiahjt Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) Atari released a trailer for Fatal Run 2089 today. It looks like there will not be a VCS 800 release. https://youtu.be/kXausJuseIM?si=fyOcui7Ai2KmOiXP Edit: I do like that they are doing something with Fatal Run. Edited August 26 by jeremiahjt Added thought 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPF997 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) My god that looks beautiful, I was already a fan of the original game for the 7800 but this sequel feels like it's going to be something truly special . A big budget Atari racing game, we haven't had one of those in a long time ( last one I think was Test Drive Unlimited 2 back in 2011 ) definitely excited to play it ! Edited August 26 by JPF997 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 That looks like it will be a really fun game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Not enough arcade racers in the world these days - this looks like an absolute blast - very much looking forward to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 At least from the trailer, it does look cool. It's a shame if it's not coming out on the VCS, but judging from the graphics (if they're real in-game graphics) it might not be able to handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 I better get a Switch, huh? Game looks Great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 I've got my copy of the first one for the 7800 in the mail now. I will be looking for this one to go on sale on Steam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 So cool, Fatal Run 7800 is one of my all time favorites, wish I'd known about it back in the day. No word yet on whether it is coming to the new VCS, hope so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 hours ago, jeremiahjt said: Atari released a trailer for Fatal Run 2089 today. It looks like there will not be a VCS 800 release. https://youtu.be/kXausJuseIM?si=fyOcui7Ai2KmOiXP Edit: I do like that they are doing something with Fatal Run. This looks great. Thanks for sharing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 4 hours ago, JPF997 said: My god that looks beautiful, I was already a fan of the original game for the 7800 but this sequel feels like it's going to be something truly special. A big budget Atari racing game, we haven't had one of those in a long time ( last one I think was Test Drive Unlimited 2 back in 2011 ) definitely excited to play it ! 1 hour ago, Mockduck said: So cool, Fatal Run 7800 is one of my all time favorites, wish I'd known about it back in the day. No word yet on whether it is coming to the new VCS, hope so. Yeah, Fatal Run on the 7800 is a winner I think. Looking forward to seeing what all this new game brings to the table and glad that Atari is doing something with Fatal Run once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 hours ago, Sauron said: At least from the trailer, it does look cool. It's a shame if it's not coming out on the VCS, but judging from the graphics (if they're real in-game graphics) it might not be able to handle it. I had the privilege of seeing an alpha build video of this in action at CAX (I was hanging out with Jason Polanski of Atari and he showed this to me on his phone; I've been waiting to talk about it ). He said it's Unreal Engine 5, but didn't say what platforms it would appear on. I don't know how well the VCS handles UE5, but my first guess is that it's due to a combination of low VCS ownership numbers and technical challenges in getting the game to run at a good frame rate. The footage he showed me, while early, was screaming along at what looked to be 90fps (looks more like 60 from the trailer). For myself, I'll have to bug Atari to give this over to Alan-1 so it can also be turned into an arcade machine at some point 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertclevernamehere Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Obviously the graphics are far superior but in terms of gameplay, I hope it's not as rushed, flawed and unenjoyable as the 2600 version. I've taken to banishing 2600 games I don't enjoy to a cupboard in a spare room and that went there recently. The closest to a consensus I can easily find over the 2600 and 7800 versions are whatever people have given the 2 versions on videogamecritic.com. The 2600 version gets a B- based on 6 votes and the 7800 version gets a C+ based on 43 votes. So if the 2600 version is considered better than the 7800 version, although by a mere whisker, I'm not going to risk buying that one. It's a cool concept though and I may get this version for my PS4, but what I would really like is if someone fixed the 2600 version and actually made it an enjoyable game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots.genoa Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 In case someone is too lazy to click on the link, here's the embedded version: 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Fatal run always reminded me of mad max, or death race. Looks like a racer rather than free roam like twisted metal (which Sony seems to be doing squat with now days) this will be a welcome addition to modern gaming. 2600 and 7800 are similar concepts, but due to ram limitations (likely) the 2600 game just attempts to ram you rather than shoot you. But there's a lot of technical impressiveness to it. Ill see what systems this comes out on and get one if it comes to a console I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Lynx Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) The game has MotorStorm energy. Now that I think about it, I really miss Pacific Rift. Anyhow, lunatics unite. I hope Fatal Run 2089 gets a GOG release. Edited August 26 by Orange Lynx Added GOG comment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseystyle Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Loved Fatal Run on the 7800- GREAT game, unique for the time. They better keep the awesome “between mission” cutscenes, where you drive along as old ladies, ice cream vendors, cheerleaders, etc, explode as you just chill on down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles N Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 From the Trailer it looks (and if sound is indicative of type of ingame music) indeed very, very promising… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I am a big fan of games such as Demolition racer and Burnout 3, so this looks fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOut Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Has anything been said that specifically excludes the possibility of a VCS 800 release, or is this a case like lunar lander beyond, where the absence of a confirmation led to a lot of speculation for several months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 20 hours ago, Shaggy the Atarian said: He said it's Unreal Engine 5, but didn't say what platforms it would appear on. I don't know how well the VCS handles UE5, but my first guess is that it's due to a combination of low VCS ownership numbers and technical challenges in getting the game to run at a good frame rate. The footage he showed me, while early, was screaming along at what looked to be 90fps (looks more like 60 from the trailer). The fact that they only mention the PS5/Xbox Series X|S, and not the previous generation suggests it may require quite a bit of horsepower, though the Switch is there too, so who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 hour ago, RollOut said: Has anything been said that specifically excludes the possibility of a VCS 800 release, or is this a case like lunar lander beyond, where the absence of a confirmation led to a lot of speculation for several months? The game being in Unreal Engine 5 and seemingly a bit of a graphics beast doesn't bode well for it coming to the VCS, but people obviously want it there. Nothing has been stated to date about availability on the VCS from Atari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyindrew Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 28 minutes ago, Mockduck said: The game being in Unreal Engine 5 and seemingly a bit of a graphics beast doesn't bode well for it coming to the VCS, but people obviously want it there. Nothing has been stated to date about availability on the VCS from Atari. If I have to get this on my Xbox Series S so be it, but Id much much prefer it coming out on the VCS like many people here. I hope this isnt a trend where future Atari releases will be omitted from the VCS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 hour ago, Flyindrew said: If I have to get this on my Xbox Series S so be it, but Id much much prefer it coming out on the VCS like many people here. I hope this isnt a trend where future Atari releases will be omitted from the VCS. Given that production on the VCS has ceased for a while, VCS owners need to accept that the support days are numbered. There's not much of a financial incentive for Atari to continue to support it, at least not with games that are going to require more power to do right. I highly doubt that anyone would be happy just to have the game on the console if it's running at slightly-better-than-Myst level frame rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 17 minutes ago, Shaggy the Atarian said: Given that production on the VCS has ceased for a while, VCS owners need to accept that the support days are numbered. There's not much of a financial incentive for Atari to continue to support it, at least not with games that are going to require more power to do right. I highly doubt that anyone would be happy just to have the game on the console if it's running at slightly-better-than-Myst level frame rates. Even if performance isn't an issue, games with large file sizes are an issue for the VCS too. Especially if you have the stock 32Gb storage. This might be a larger game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Lynx Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) I am excited about Fatal Run 2089. Apocalyptic car-combat games are my thing. Battle Wheels (Lynx) needs a remake/reimagining, with vehicle destruction. For example, hit an opponent with a missile, blow off their armor and weapons — eventually disabling their ability to fight and maneuver. Make them a sitting duck! Edited August 27 by Orange Lynx Fixed spelling error. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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