Hints
When you destroy the Qotile, or a Swirl, there will be an explosion, during which the Yar stays on the screen. Use this opportunity to make up your own victory dance. And watch out for the Ghost of Yars! You'll see his mean streak, so stay off it!
The Qotile continually changes colors. The color sequence is your cue to the appearance of a Swirl, and gives you warning to plan your attack and defense.
If you fly over the Qotile as it changes to a Swirl, it will destroy you, so be careful.
When you think you are a tough avenger, switch the difficulty to A, and then try Ultimate Yars!
Game Variations
GAME 0
This is the simplest version, a good choice for young children to play. It features a slow Destroyer Missile.
GAME 1
This is the
GAME 2
This is the "normal" game, with two alternating Shield configurations, plus a Destroyer Missile, and a Swirl traveling at normal speed.
GAME 3
This is the
GAME 4
This game features a Zorlon Cannon that bounces off the shield. (Watch out! It can destroy you on its return flight.) There are two alternating Shield configurations, plus a Destroyer Missile and a Swirl travelling at normal speeds.
GAME 5
This is the
ULTIMATE YARS:
Games 6 and 7
Ultimate Yars features a bouncing Zorlon Cannon, plus some unusual twists that distinguish it from the other Yar games.