Week of October 10, 2024: Retro Re-release Roundup

Retro Re-release Roundup, week of October 10, 2024

F-ZERO’s final handheld game, F-ZERO CLIMAX, is now available globally after its release in Japan.

Nintendo has been reissuing Japan-exclusive GBA games for a worldwide audience, with F-ZERO CLIMAX being the latest addition. This game is packed with mechanics, modes, and features that go beyond expectations, providing a rich gaming experience for fans of the series. Additionally, the NSO-exclusive F-ZERO 99 has recently received content inspired by the previously unreleased Satellaview F-ZERO episodes, hinting at a possible new game in the series.

ARCADE ARCHIVES

Power Spikes (Super Volley ’91)

  • Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
  • Price: $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29
  • Publisher: Hamster / Video System

What is this? Power Spikes is the second arcade entry in Video System’s volleyball series, bringing new mechanics and advanced moves compared to its predecessor.

Why should I care? Power Spikes was a commercially successful game and offers an enhanced gaming experience compared to the previous titles in the series.

EGG CONSOLE

Templo Del Sol: Asteka II (PC-8801mkIISR)

  • Platform: Nintendo Switch (worldwide)
  • Price: $6.49 / ¥880
  • Publisher: D4 Enterprise / Nihon Falcom

What is this? Templo Del Sol: Asteka II is a treasure-hunting mystery adventure game set in the Mayan civilization ruins, offering a unique gaming experience with historical puzzles.

Why should I care? This game provides an earnest adventure with puzzles rooted in Mesoamerican history, offering a challenging but rewarding experience for players.

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE EXPANSION PASS

October ’24 update: F-Zero :GP Legend and F-Zero Climax (Game Boy Advance, available from October 11)

What are these? F-ZERO: GP Legend and F-ZERO Climax are the final two handheld games in the F-ZERO series, offering new content and features to fans globally.

Why should I care? GP Legend caters to newcomers and casual players, while Climax offers a plethora of tracks, modes, and content that surpasses its predecessor.

OTHER

Silent Hill 2 (remake)

  • Platform: PlayStation 5, PC via Steam (worldwide)
  • Price: $69.99 or equivalent
  • Publisher: Konami / Bloober Studio

What is this? A remake of the beloved horror game Silent Hill 2, offering enhanced visuals, gameplay mechanics, and new content to immerse players in a psychological survival horror experience.

Why should I care? This remake provides a fresh take on a classic game with modern updates and enhancements, appealing to both old and new fans of the genre.

DELISTING NOTICE

LittleBigPlanet 3 (PS4) game + DLC delisting on October 31

Sony will be removing LittleBigPlanet 3 and its DLC from the PS Store at the end of the month, following a recent server shutdown.



Original article by retronauts.com

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