ART DIRECTION

As part of my ongoing relationship with the games team at Atari, I worked with them and illustrator Rob Shields to bring the key art and packaging to life for the new game release, Akka Arrh.

Akka Arrh is programmer Jeff Minter's wild take on a game from the ‘80s that was never released. This new game is a fast-paced, addictive arcade shooter that bleeds wild color and bold imagery throughout.

I worked with Rob to create an image that echoed vintage Atari art, while still feeling like a 21st century release. Rob was able to capture the neon-drenched gameplay while also bringing his own phosphorescent signature style art to the key art.

The internal response to Rob’s art was so strong that it was also used for packaging of the physical editions, including a limited, Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games. This edition also includes an art card that showcases Rob's art.