RED ART GAMES (@REDARTGAMES) revealed that the SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection, a compilation of three Famicom (the Japanese Nintendo Entertainment System) titles that were only released in Japan back in the 80s, will launch digitally for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on September 6.

Discover three of the legendary Japanese publisher’s Famicom games and play them in English for the first time ever! The three games included are: The Wing of Madoola, Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido and Ripple Island. Dive into SUNSOFT’s rich history by playing those Action and Adventure gems from the 1980s!

About the games included:

Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Action, 1986): As fireworks maker Kantaro, prevent evil merchants from turning his creations into weapons!

The Wing of Madoola (Action, 1986): Help fierce warrior Lucia retrieve the powerful Wing of Madoola from the evil King Daltos. Directed by Kenji Sada (Blaster Master), with music from Naoki Kodaka (Albert Odyssey, Super Fantasy Zone).

Ripple Island (Adventure, 1988): Play as Kyle, a young boy dreaming of a better life, who answers King Dotella’s call for help against the nefarious Emperor Groaker. Directed by Atsushi Sakai (Atlantis no Nazo, Ikki), with music from Naoki Kodaka.

In addition to giving brand new localizations to all three titles, multiple quality of life features have also been added to make the gameplay experience more pleasant, and less unforgiving, to modern gamers.

Features

• All three games playable in English for the first time ever
• Save States
• Rewind
• CRT filter
• Multiple aspect ratios and borders
• Gallery Mode showcasing concept art and promotional material
• 3D models of the original game cartridges

SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection launches September 6, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and Nintendo Switch for $9.99/€9.99. SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection will also get a physical release on PS5 in Europe. Physical copies of the SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection will cost €34.99 and will come out on October 4 (the limited Deluxe Edition is a redartgames.com exclusive).

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