The Dino Crisis 2 prequel is now available on modern PlayStation platforms.
Have you heard of the Capcom Test? It’s when Capcom brings back an old game from a dormant franchise to see if there’s interest in a sequel or revival game. In this case, it might even lead to a Patrick Tyler decal for your Street Fighter VI avatar.
ARCADE ARCHIVES
Violence Fight
- Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
- Price: $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29
- Publisher: Hamster / Taito
What’s this? A belt-scrolling fighting game with American comic aesthetics, originally released in 1989. Players control one of four characters and battle opponents in enclosed arenas using punches, kicks, and in-ring objects.
Why should I care? The obscure revision, Solitary Fighter, is available on ACA and the Taito Milestones 2 compilation for Switch. If you want to play Violence Fight, try this version.
EGG CONSOLE
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (worldwide)
- Price: $6.49 / ¥880
- Publisher: D4 Enterprise / T&E Soft
What’s this? An RPG-themed vertically-scrolling shooting game originally released in 1989 for MSX2. Players choose from three characters with unique abilities and proceed through stages collecting items and strengthening weapons.
Why should I care? If you enjoy games like Knightmare or want a more challenging experience than the Mega Drive adaptation.
G-MODE ARCHIVES+
Toudou Ryuunosuke Tantei Nikki vol.4: Namidairo no Shizuku ~Kamezou Shuzou Satsujin Jiken~
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (Japan)
- Price: ¥1200
- Publisher: G-MODE / Althi
What’s this? The fourth entry in a detective mystery series from the Taisho era. In this volume, Ryuunosuke investigates a murder at a brewery.
Why should I care? The mobile-exclusive volumes of this series are well-received and offer an engaging detective mystery experience.
PLAYSTATION PREMIUM
October ’24 update: Dino Crisis (PlayStation), Forbidden Siren (PlayStation 2)
What’re these? Capcom’s survival horror game Dino Crisis and Sony’s stealth-laden survival horror series Siren are now available on PlayStation platforms.
Why should I care? Find out why Dino Crisis is in high demand and explore the intriguing world of Forbidden Siren.
Helpful tip: The Dino Crisis reissue lacks modern enhancements like trophies and can’t be redeemed if you owned it on previous PlayStation consoles.
OTHER
- Platform: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam (worldwide)
- Price: $69.99
- Publisher: Nightdive Studios / Ziggurat Interactive
What’s this? A remaster of the FMV-laden horror game Killing Time, offering updated visuals, controls, and additional content for a more enjoyable experience.
Why should I care? Experience the campy horror of Killing Time with improved gameplay mechanics and visuals.
Useless fact: The original PC version of Killing Time was developed by Rebecca Heineman, known for their work on Wolfenstein 3D and Doom.
LIMITED-EDITION PHYSICAL PRINT RUNS
PO’ED: Definitive Edition (PS5, Switch, PC) physical editions from Limited Run Games
- Price: $34.99
- ETA: February 2025
Nightdive’s remaster of the FPS game PO’ED is getting a physical release without any deluxe collectors’ box.
BOOKS? BOOKS!
The NES Era Vol.2 (hardcover) by Jeremy Parish ($69.99)
Jeremy’s latest book covers the NES era from 1985 to 1987, exploring the landscape of home consoles during that time.
Original article by retronauts.com
