Atari just released Missile Command: Recharged on the Google Play Store, and it's a reimagining of the classic arcade game, though shooting down an endless barrage of missiles is still the primary goal. The title is free-to-play and includes advertisements, but you can remove those ads through a single $2.99 in-app purchase, which means this is a fairly priced game, so it's definitely worth checking out.

The above trailer for Missile Command: Recharged should easily illustrate precisely what everyone can expect from the game. So yes, players will get to shoot down all kinds of missiles in order to defend their city. Of course, this release wouldn't be a reimagining of the original arcade game if it didn't bring anything new to the table, so on top of shooting down missiles, you'll also spend your time collecting powerups to get an edge over your many enemies. As you collect these powerups, you'll earn points that can be used for permanent upgrades, which is how you will advance through the title. Best of all, the touchscreen controls work really well with the game's design, and so destroying incoming missiles is as easy as tapping directly in front of their path.

Surprisingly Missile Command: Recharged is monetized fairly, and so anyone can play for free thanks to the title's ad support, and removing these ads is as simple as paying for a $2.99 in-app purchase. I'm also happy to report that online leaderboards are included, for all of you high-score chasers out there, and an achievement system is in the mix as well. Heck, there's even an optional augmented reality mode where you can project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet, which I'm sure most people won't use but is still a nice touch all the same.

All in all, I'm surprised to see that Atari has released a quality reimaging of a classic arcade game, and so I definitely recommend installing Missile Command: Recharged. Not only is the game fun, but it's also priced well and includes a few interesting features, not to mention quality controls. Heck, you don't even have to spend a dime to enjoy this release, and you won't be nagged to death either. So if this all sounds good to you, go ahead and pick up Missile Command: Recharged through the Play Store widget linked below.

Missile Command: Recharged Developer: Atari, Inc.
Price: Free
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