You know what they say, a pong ball in the hand is worth two on the table. Or something like that.
In case you missed the news on Monday, Atari and developer Graphite Lab announced a February 20, 2024, release date for qomp2, the artful sequel to the seminal classic Pong, the game that started it all. Coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5, qomp2 is the bold answer to the question, “what would happen if the pong ball escaped the paddles?”
Coinciding with the release date announcement, Atari released a YT Shorts-style teaser video depicting the pong ball being interviewed about their journey from the golden age to the present and what they learned along the way. The teaser also gives several glimpses into qomp2‘s gameplay and various challenges and puzzles sure to get your brain bouncing!
You can watch the teaser here: https://uberstrategist.link/qomp2-shorts-teaser-YT
qomp2 captures the simplicity of Pong by giving players only two buttons to navigate a series of labyrinthine levels packed with “harder than they look” challenges. Stepping into the spherical body of the renegade runaway, players will ping-pong their way through the dangerous, minimalistic world of qomp2. With a variety of enemies and bosses helping to mark the journey, the escapee will adventure through 30 challenging levels across four distinct worlds.
Staying true to its indie roots, qomp2 adds new types of puzzles and enemies and an innovative new game mechanic — a second button! In addition to the original button that shifts your direction 45 degrees, this additional button propels you forward with a dash. Armed with only these two simple moves, players will put their problem-solving skills to the test as they navigate environmental puzzles while avoiding traps in order to make it to the next level.
qomp2 bounces onto PC via Steam and Epic, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 / 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Atari VCS on February 20, 2024. Learn more at the official website.
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