The second installment in the "Irem Collection" series, which brings Irem's arcade and home console classics to the latest consoles, is finally here! This highly anticipated lineup includes seven versions of three titles: "GunForce" (Japan and US arcade versions), the Super Famicom and SNES versions, "Geostorm" (Japan and US arcade versions), and the arcade version of "Air Duel"! All titles are being ported to consoles for the first time, making this a highly anticipated lineup!
"GunForce" is a side-scrolling action game released in 1991. Players take on the role of a soldier and advance through the game, battling enemies with a variety of weapons. A distinctive feature of "GunForce" is the ability to board vehicles and mecha that appear throughout the game, from tanks and helicopters to robots, and attack from them. The sheer variety of attack methods and explosive firepower are GunForce's greatest draw. This collection includes the arcade version, the later Super Famicom version, and the SNES version released in the US. All titles support two-player simultaneous play.
"Geostorm" is the sequel to "GunForce," released overseas as "GunForce II." The game's greatest appeal lies in its evolved vehicles and mecha, unique enemy characters, storytelling effects, and spectacular battles with constant explosions all over the screen, beautifully rendered with intricate pixel art that bespeaks the work's craftsmanship. Like "Gunforce," this title supports two-player simultaneous play.
"Air Duel" is a two-player vertical scrolling shooter released in 1990. At the start of each stage, players can choose between two types of aircraft—fighter jets or helicopters—and their different attack methods mean choosing the right aircraft for each stage's characteristics is crucial to conquering the stage. The detailed and beautiful 2D graphics that are a hallmark of Irem's works remain intact in this title, and the futuristic, somewhat dark depictions of mecha have a unique appeal.
All titles included support two-player simultaneous play (local multiplayer). To fully enjoy these classic titles, various features are included, including online rankings, instant rewind, and save/load state.
The common appeal of classic Irem games is the high-level graphics and music that express their unique worldviews. The limited edition comes with a luxurious bonus: a soundtrack featuring the game's music and a special art book featuring graphics rendered in artful pixel art. Be sure to pick up the limited edition, which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in Irem's masterpiece through its gameplay, graphics, and music.
The second installment in the "Irem Collection" series, which revives Irem's arcade and home console classics, is finally here, featuring the long-awaited first console port! It includes seven versions of three titles: GunForce, Geostorm, and Air Duel!
The second installment in the "Irem Collection" series, which revives Irem's arcade and home console classics for the latest consoles, is finally here! It includes seven versions of three titles: the Japanese and US arcade versions of "GunForce," the Super Famicom and SNES versions of "Geostorm," the Japanese and US arcade versions of "GunForce," and the arcade version of "Air Duel"! This highly anticipated lineup features all of these titles being ported to consoles for the first time!
"GunForce" is a side-scrolling action game released in 1991. Players become soldiers and advance through the game, battling enemies with a variety of weapons. GunForce features vehicles and mecha that appear throughout the stages, from tanks and helicopters to robots, allowing players to attack. The sheer variety of attack methods and explosive firepower are GunForce's greatest draw. The game includes the arcade version, the later Super Famicom version, and the SNES version released in the US, all of which support two-player simultaneous play. Geostorm is the sequel to GunForce, released overseas as GunForce II. Its appeal lies in its improved vehicles and mecha, unique enemy characters, storytelling effects, and spectacular battles with constant explosions across the screen, beautifully rendered in detailed pixel art that is a testament to its craftsmanship. Like GunForce, this game supports two-player simultaneous play. Air Duel is a two-player vertical-scrolling shooter released in 1990. At the start of each stage, players can choose between two types of aircraft: a fighter jet or a helicopter. Each aircraft has a different attack method, so choosing the right aircraft for the stage's characteristics is crucial to conquering it. The detailed and beautiful 2D graphics that are a hallmark of Irem's works are still present in this title, and the futuristic, slightly dark mecha are uniquely appealing.
All titles included support two-player simultaneous play (local multiplayer). Furthermore, various features are included to help players enjoy these masterpieces to the fullest, including online rankings, instant rewind functionality, and state save and load.
A common appeal of Irem's classic works is the graphics and music that express their unique worldviews at a high level. The limited edition includes a soundtrack featuring the game's music and a special art book featuring artisan-quality pixel art graphics. Be sure to purchase the limited edition to fully immerse yourself in Irem's masterpieces, including gameplay, graphics, and music.