Role-playing mechanics have wheedled their way into pretty much every major franchise, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see the industry’s oldest outing revived as a sprawling adventure. PONG Quest promises “a humorous new RPG reimagining of the flagship arcade classic” in which you’ll assume the role of an intrepid paddle “traversing a variety of treacherous dungeons, all loosely based on classic ATARI hits, including Asteroids, Centipede, and more”. Cute premise.

The press release explains: “In PONG Quest, you’ll explore a fantasy world as you encounter a variety of paddle opponents in energetic, RPG-esque battles. Special unlockable PONG balls add new depths and strategy to the classic gameplay putting a fresh and modern spin on the original.”

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You’ll be able to customise the look of your character and engage in multiplayer battles against up to three other opponents. The title will cost $14.99 when it’s batted to the PlayStation 4 this Spring. Is this the kind of comeback you’ve been craving? Rally for valuable experience points in the comments section below.