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Stuttgart, Germany – 14. November 2024: Are you ready for a trip back to a simpler, snappier, and more exciting gaming past? ININ, Tozai Games, Irem, and Strictly Limited Games have got you covered, bringing the big guns with the next chapter of the Irem Collection and promising non-stop action!

If you liked Volume 1 then Air Duel gives you another classic shoot ‘em up challenge for you to sink your teeth in. Once you’ve conquered the skies, raid the armory for guns, helicopters, and tanks to become a one-man army in the run and gun frenzy that is GunForce and its bigger, bolder sequel GunForce II.

Irem Collection Volume 2 is classic arcade action at its best out now!

Out Now!

Do you want to show that you still have what it takes to beat these arcade gems? Then hop on the digital stores and get running and gunning right now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox for only €24,99!

We know that you can’t get enough of Irem’s high-speed shooting action. So to celebrate this release you can get double the adrenaline in the Irem Collection Volume 1 & 2 Bundle for a limited time only at €39,99!

Are you charmingly old-school and would rather buy a good old-fashioned boxed version? Then Strictly Limited Games has premium limited physical editions for you to pre-order and add to your collection.

Air Duel

Irem’s arcade history is full of excellent shoot ‘em ups and by the time Air Duel released they had already firmly established themselves in the space with legends of the genre such as Image Fight and X-Multiply (available on Vol. 1) or R-Type. Air Duel spices up the formula by allowing you to choose between a helicopter and a fighter jet whose distinct shooting and movement patterns make for a radically different playing experience. Of course, this game is best enjoyed in the traditional vertical “Tate-Mode”.

Gunforce

Join the GunForce in this pioneering run and gun title. 6 enemy-filled stages and an extensive arsenal of weapons are waiting for you. Rocket launchers, flame throwers, helicopters, and more need to be utilized to their fullest to beat the enemy hordes. Two different versions (SNES & Arcade) of GunForce will test your skills!

Gunforce II

Dive into a real pixel art feast for the eyes. Gunforce II’s ultra-high detailed sprites might remind you of a famous game series. This is no coincidence. The team behind Irem’s final arcade title would later form developer Nazca and create the Metal Slug series. Not only does GunForce II serve as a blueprint but it pretty much nails the run and gun formula right away: High-speed, non-stop action, immense gameplay variety in the form of a plethora of weapons and vehicles, all packaged in some of the best 2D graphics of the ’90s!

Irem Collection Vol.2 Highlights:

• 3 Games and 5 Versions:
  • Air Duel
  • GunForce (Arcade)
  • GunForce (SNES)
  • GunForce II (Worldwide)
  • GunForce II (Japan)

• 2-player local couch co-op
• Traditional vertical “Tate-Mode” for Air Duel
• Rewind
• Savestates
• Online Leaderboards
• Trophies
• Screen Filters (CRT, Pixel Perfect and more)

Get IREM COLLECTION VOL. 2 & Show The World Your Arcade Skills!

Source: PR Email

Stuttgart, Germany – April 25, 2023 – Hold onto your gaming seats, because we’ve got some news that’s going to blow your mind! ININ Games, Tozai Games and IREM have joined forces to launch a powerful, unsurpassed new collaboration! The dynamic trio is set to release an IREM Collection, consisting of five volumes of games, some of which have never been released in the West before. This Collection is set to delight retro gaming enthusiasts and introduce a new wave of gamers to these classic titles, ensuring that the thrill of these iconic games will be passed down for generations to come. Strap in and prepare to unlock the vaults of classic arcade gaming!

IREM gained its international claim to fame through their iconic 1980s arcade games. However, many IREM titles never made it outside of Japan… until now.

The first IREM volume will contain Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X Multiply on PS4/5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.

• Image Fight: Relive the golden age of shoot-em-up arcade games as you play a pilot fighting against an alien invasion. This collection also contains Image Fight in its 1990 PC Engine version (previously only available in Japan), and the 1990 NES version (sold in Japan and North America).
• Image Fight II: Dive deeper into the narrative with new enemies, improved graphics and gameplay.
• X Multiply: Explore a new biological world with unique gameplay mechanics – such as tentacles that can be used as weapons or a shield.

Plunge into these classic titles with stimulating gameplay, nostalgic graphics and an unforgettable soundtrack!

Keep an eye out for news about the exclusive physical editions with extra goodies coming from Strictly Limited Games – more information coming soon!

Source: PR Email

Spotlighting Irem Corp’s classic game, R-Type, for the TurboGrafx-16!

If you’d like to see us play more of this game, let us know in the comments below.