By Gigantic Brother is observing…
You truly do not require us to inform you that a new Jeff Minter game is on the horizon. You can recognize a Jeff Minter creation the moment you see it. That said, yes, a new Jeff Minter game is indeed forthcoming.
I, Robot is a fresh psychedelic reinterpretation of the 1984 arcade classic of the same name, with Llamasoft and Atari collaborating once more following their previous endeavors with Akka Arrh and Tempest 4000. Set to launch in Spring 2025, it will be available on the Nintendo Switch as a digital purchase (although considering Atari’s strong history with physical releases, we can likely expect a boxed version in the future – make sure your voices are heard!).
In a brief statement, Atari’s vice president of games, Ethan Sterns, remarked:
“Throughout his 45-year career, Jeff Minter has maintained the essence of an outstanding indie developer, chasing game concepts that pique his interest, collaborating with a deliberately small team, and injecting his creations with his distinctive personal style. I, Robot — a reinterpretation of an obscure Atari arcade cabinet featuring a robot grappling with authority issues — is quintessentially Minter.”
Here is a look at the key features:
– 55 platforming and environment levels
– Engaging tube-shooter bonus stages between each level
– Llamasoft’s unique signature of mind-bending visuals
– Dynamic music that evolves as you progress
– Online leaderboards
We will be sure to provide updates when more information about I, Robot – including its release