Console: | Sony Playstation 4 |
TV Standard: | NTSC-U |
Country: | United States of America |
Developer(s): | Konami |
Publisher(s): | Limited Run Games |
Release Date: | 2024-01-15 |
Players: | 4 |
Co-op: | No |
ESRB: | T - Teen |
Type: | Action, Shooter |
KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics!
This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle, but also a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!
Features
For the first time, these classic titles support mid-game saves, difficulty levels, and display options which provide a fresh experience to longtime fans.
Bonus Book - Also includes a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!
Lineup:
Scramble- The side-scrolling shooting game which started it all. It could be considered to be the original game which inspired the creators of the Gradius series.
TwinBee- The first game of the TwinBee series loved for its cute graphics.
Nemesis (also known as Gradius)- The smash-hit first installment in the Gradius series, known for its unique power-ups and enemies.
Salamander (also known as Life Force)- The second entry in the Gradius series which took the series to the next level with its upgraded gameplay and improved graphics.
Typhoon (also known as A-Jax)- The timeless shooting game that introduced ground-breaking sprite zooming and rotation effects that added depth to the graphics.
Haunted Castle- The arcade version of Castlevania which bewitched the fans with its haunting graphics.
Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II)- Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Gradius series, memorable for its beloved music and top-notch level design.
Thunder Cross- The game that introduced many players to the shoot'em up genre, thanks to a more inclusive difficulty and unique design