NEWS: Zero Tolerance to receive a limited physical release on PS4, Switch & Sega Genesis!

Zero Tolerance Special Limited Editions

- Coming for modern and retro home consoles! -

 

Stuttgart, Germany - April 21st, 2022 - Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with QUByte Interactive & Piko Interactive are excited to announce that the iconic ‘90s 16-bit shooter Zero Tolerance will receive an exclusive, limited physical release. This 2.5D first person shooter set in a distant alien-infiltrated future celebrates its comeback with some very special editions including not only awesome never before published game content but also exclusive physical collectibles.

Retro cartridges of Zero Tolerance Origins, compatible with Sega® Mega Drive / Sega® Genesis and also the Zero Tolerance Collection for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, as a boxed Limited Edition and Special Limited Edition, will be available for pre-order starting on Sunday, April 24th, at 12 AM CEST (midnight), only at Strictly Limited Games.

Never before published sequel

Zero Tolerance Origins on retro cartridges will come with the original game Zero Tolerance and the never released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground, which starts right where the first part ends.

The Zero Tolerance Collection for modern consoles combines Zero Tolerance, Zero Tolerance Underground and the unlockable prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance to an ultimate compilation of 16-bit shooter action!

About the game:

First released in 1994 for Sega® Mega Drive / Sega® Genesis, Zero Tolerance sets players in a distant future where the universe has to face an alien invasion. That’s when the Zero Tolerance team is being called to protect mankind from the enemy!

• Fight back the aliens’ attack on the spaceship Europe-1 and repel their invasion on earth in Zero Tolerance.

• Hunt down the invaders on a subway mission in the never before released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground.

• Play through Zero Tolerance or Zero Tolerance Underground to unlock the prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance where you defeat the alien enemies on their home planet (only in Zero Tolerance Collection)

Features:

• Start Zero Tolerance with one of five characters to choose from - each with own individual attributes

• Collect laser guns, mines, a flamethrower and more to complete your versatile weapon arsenal

• Master several colourful and complex levels spanning over different main areas

• Choose your way to play! Kill all the enemies to enable checkpoints or rush through the levels if you want the thrill

• Including the never before released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground

• Including an unlockable prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance (only in Zero Tolerance Collection)

Strictly Limited Editions:

Strictly Limited Games is giving Zero Tolerance the boxed legacy it deserves, with unique limited editions, available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Zero Tolerance Collection - Limited Edition is limited to 3,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,200 for PlayStation 4, at a price of 29.99€ / $34.99, including a colourful game manual.

The Zero Tolerance Collection - Special Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 800 for PlayStation 4, for 49.99€ / $55.99, including lots of additional collectibles: 

• Special Limited Edition Box

• Game for Nintendo Switch or PS4

• Colourful Game Manual 

• 2 reversible Posters (DIN A3) 

• 3 Logo Stickers 

• Postcard Set 

• Cardboard Standee 

• Soundtrack CD 

• Game Flyer (DIN A6)

 

The retro cartridges of Zero Tolerance Origins will be limited to 1,500 cartridges compatible with Sega® Mega Drive and 1,500 cartridges compatible with Sega® Genesis, each available for 49.99€ / $55.99 including a colourful game manual.

NEWS: One month until Cotton Fantasy!

Only one more month to go for brand-new Cotton cute ‘em up action!

New Trailer - Switch & PS4 coming 20 May

Stuttgart, April 20th, 2022. ININ Games is proud to announce that Cotton Fantasy is launching in one month, on May 20th, for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (PS4), both digitally and via retailers worldwide, as revealed in a new trailer!

After the critically acclaimed remaster Cotton Reboot! delighted fans in 2021, Cotton Fantasy now marks the full rebirth of the series, with a brand-new entry. Only one more month to go until fans around the world can get their hands on this modern and high-octane “Cute ‘em up” shooter! To play the game on launch, fans can already pre-order from a variety of local 

retailers for $/€39.99, a full list is available on the ININ Games website.

Nintendo Life rated Cotton Fantasy as “Great 8/10”, especially praising the amount of content and variety on offer: “Cotton Fantasy brings so many different experiences in a single shmup that it may as well be a compilation release. Few shmups offer so many ways to play, nor deliver such an enchanting world quite so alive with personality”.

Eager collectors also have the chance to secure a limited boxed edition from Strictly Limited Games or Gamesrocket. The Limited Edition comes at the same price as the retail edition but with alternative cover artwork and a game manual not included in the retail edition and will start shipping in May. Also available is a highly limited Collector’s Edition with exclusive, magical collectibles, including the official Cotton Nendoroid figure. This edition will start shipping a little later though.

About the game:

Something sinister is in the making – the willows are vanishing from Fairyland and the Fairy Queen entrusts Silk with solving the case. Who could be behind this devious ploy?

For a promised lifetime all-you-can-eat supply of tasty willows, the little witch Nata de Cotton is willing to help her old friend out and embark on another adventure together, to save the Fairyland.

Cotton Fantasy sets the stage for another fantastic adventure, 30 years after the Cotton series initially premiered, with lots of features to offer:

• HD graphics & brand-new shoot 'em up game mechanics  

• 6 iconic, playable characters to choose from, each with different mechanics and attacks, even including guest characters like Umihara Kawase (from the equally named series) and Luffee from Doki Doki Poyacchio

• Easily accessible Shoot ‘em up gameplay, perfect for newcomers, but with enough depth for veterans 

• 16 colourful and varied scrolling stages to unlock, with vertical, horizontal, and 3D movement 

• Light-hearted story with fun and charming cutscenes voiced entirely in Japanese (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish subtitles included)  

• Exhilarating soundtrack featuring iconic remastered tracks from past games 

• Unlockable content and different characters offer high replayability  

• Aim for the high score in your nation and globally with the featured ranking boards 

For more information, head over to ININ Games.

Taito Milestones Switch Review

Taito Milestones
Developed/Published By: ININ Games
Date of Release: April 15, 2022
Price: $39.99

Back in the 80s, arcade gaming was really starting to take off, thanks to the likes of companies such as Namco, Midway, Atari and others. However there was also another major name out there at the time, Taito. They pretty much revolutionized the arcade landscape with their 1978 smash hit Space Invaders, and they really kept the hits coming. And now with the release of Taito milestones on Nintendo Switch, it's possible to explore an eclectic and interesting collection of those titles on the go. 

Included in Taito Milestones are 10 games from across the decade of the 80s, with a wide variety of genres. The titles are: Alpine Ski, Chack'n Pop, Elevator Action, The Fairyland Story, Front Line, Halleys Comet, The Ninjawarriors, Qix, Space Seeker, and Wild Western. It's certainly an interesting collection of games, and a decent representation of the 80s Taito, though I think it would have been nice to see Kiki Kaikai and Arkanoid on here.

All in all however, the offering of games on display here are definitely worth experiencing, and they are all well emulated with an absolute plethora of options to customize the display and controls, and even the triple-monitor madness of The Ninjawarriors is represented perfectly here. There's no discernible input lag, and the sound seems spot on. My only complaint really is the small selection of games that are on offer considering the somewhat steep asking price. It would be nice if some more titles could be added later on as DLC. Anyway, if you are an arcade fan, then Taito Milestones is definitely worth checking out.

NEWS: Epics of Hammerwatch Heroes Edition is coming to Playstation and Switch!

 

The full Hammerwatch experience in one boxed collection

- Limited Editions available for pre-order -

 

Stuttgart, April 14th, 2022 - Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Crackshell and the acclaimed indie publisher and porting experts BlitWorks, is proud to announce the upcoming limited boxed release of Epics of Hammerwatch: Heroes' Edition. Both critically acclaimed Hammerwatch games and everything you could wish for from the Hammerwatch universe will finally be available in a single, physical collection (of course including all previously released DLC) for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 (PS4). Pre-orders for the Limited Edition and Special Limited Edition will kick off on Sunday, April 17th, at 12 AM CEST (midnight), only at Strictly Limited Games.

 

The Heroes’ Edition includes the praised indie hack and slash hit Hammerwatch, and its popular rogue-lite sequel Heroes of Hammerwatch - Ultimate Edition. Check out the brand-new trailer to take a closer look.

 

Hammerwatch:

A hack and slash action-adventure, set in a unique fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or gather your friends for a memorable online or couch co-op session, in this adventure from the bottom to the very top of Castle Hammerwatch. Then, crawl around the desert in the Temple of the Sun Expansion and try to survive in the two extra modes. Pick your class and kill hordes of diverse enemies throughout unique environments, riddled with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Features:

• 7 classes to master, each with unique features and skills to unlock to develop your character
• Multiplayer co-op fun for up to 4 players, online and local
• How tough are you? Pick your difficulty and further customize it with several modifiers
• 2 campaigns: Castle Hammerwatch & Temple of the Sun
• 2 extra modes: Hero defense & Survival

Heroes of Hammerwatch – Ultimate Edition:

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure game set in the same universe as Hammerwatch. Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets, unforgiving bosses and lots of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire. Then, dive into the 3 additional DLCs included: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple!

Features:

• Choose your own style: 9 classes available, all with unique stats, abilities and playstyles.
• Procedurally generated levels offer a high replay value and pose a new challenge with each run.
• Persistent progression: Your heroes retain the experience and upgrades gained from each run, becoming more powerful as they level up. 
• Online Co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op, you can even bring your own heroes to your friend’s game!
• Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills, items, areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more!
• New Game+: Even if you beat the game, the challenge never ends!

 

Strictly Limited Editions:

Strictly Limited Games is putting together the exclusive Epics of Hammerwatch: Heroes' Edition, giving the Hammerwatch universe the boxed legacy it deserves, with two unique limited editions, available for pre-order via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

 

The Limited Edition is limited to 3,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,100 for PS4, at a price of 29.99€, including a colourful game manual.

 

 

 

The Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 600 for PS4, for 49.99€, including lots of exclusive collectibles from the Hammerwatch universe: 

• Special Limited Edition Box
• Colourful Game Manual 
• Original Soundtrack
• A3 Double-sided Poster
• 7 Character Die Cut Stickers
• Game Logo Patch
•  4 Background Art Post Cards
• Character Group Shot Magnet

 

Both editions will be available for pre-order on Sunday, April 17th, at 12 AM CEST (midnight) and shipping is expected for Q3 2022.

NEWS: Puzzle Bobble 3D Vacation Odyssey coming to PS4/PS5

 

 

Aim, Shoot and POP! on this incredible island vacation! 

- Limited boxed versions available for pre-order -

 

Stuttgart, Germany - April 5th, 2022 - ININ Games, in partnership with Survios and under licence from TAITO Corporation are delighted to announce the upcoming boxed retail release of Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey. This new entry in the classic Japanese action, puzzle-game franchise brings bubble-popping puzzle fun to the third dimension for the first time and can optionally even be experienced in virtual reality via PlayStation VR (PSVR). The game is coming for PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation5 (PS5), marking ININ Games’ first release on the 9th generation of consoles, and will be available for pre-order at select retailers soon. Eager fans can already look forward to the imminent pre-order start for the Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition which contain additional collectible items. These editions will only be available at Strictly Limited Games and their partnered fan store Gamesrocket. Pre-orders kick off on Thursday, April 7th.

 

About the Game

Bubble dragon brothers Bub and Bob are in for a surprise when their island vacation takes an unexpected turn for an epic, bubble-popping adventure in Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey. Explore lush tropical islands, peaceful lakesides and even the pyramids while solving 100 new puzzles in Puzzle Bobble's first-ever 3D and optional VR experience, the next evolution of the classic Japanese action, puzzle-game franchise! This game is positively bursting with its cheerful design, adorable characters, and timeless, fun gameplay for fans of the series and newcomers alike.

 

 

Features:

• 100 New Puzzles: Brand new 3D puzzles with special bubbles, fun power-ups and items add more depth and physics for a mind-bending challenge
• Full PSVR Support [optional]: Virtual reality transforms players into a bubble-popping dragon with a first-person perspective, and even physicalized interactions when paired with PlayStation Move controllers. You can switch seamlessly between playing on TV and VR.
• 3 Distinct Puzzle Modes: Master the 100 progressively difficult puzzles in Story Mode, kick back and pop endless puzzles in Infinite Mode, or hop into online 1v1 Duel Mode, which supports matches across PS4, PS5 and PSVR. 
• Easy to Pick-Up-&-Play but Challenging to Master: Simple controls and intuitive game mechanics introduces puzzle popping in a fun, non-intimidating way
• Fantastic tunes: Includes an all-new score by Zuntata, the composers for the original series!

 

Check out the trailer to see the game in action!

 

      

 

Limited & Collector’s Editions:

Strictly Limited Games and Gamesrocket are giving Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey a much deserved special limited release, exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store and via the Gamesrocket store.

 

The Limited Edition is limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies for PS4 and 1,500 copies for PS5, at a price of 29.99€/ $34.99, including a unique cover artwork and a colourful game manual.

The Collector’s Edition is limited to 1,200 copies for PS4 and 800 for PS5. It costs 59.99€/ $64.99 and includes awesome additional collectibles: 

• Special Collector’s Edition Box
• Colourful Game Manual 
• Original Soundtrack
• Vacation Odyssey Beach Towel
• Bub and Bob Acrylic Keychains
• Double-Sided Poster (A2)
• 4 Die Cut Stickers
• 3 Vacation Postcards
• Bub and Bob Goggle Decal Stickers (VR Headset Compatible)

 

Both editions will be available for pre-order on Thursday, April 7th, at 4PM CEST and shipping is expected for Q3 2022.