A classic game originally released on Super Nintendo and PlayStation is making a comeback this summer! It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5 starting August 6th. Currently, there are no plans to release it on the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 or on PlayStation 4, and there’s no word yet about a version for Xbox.
Developer Wit One and publisher Sunsoft are bringing back the classic puzzle game Route-16 this summer, along with its enhanced version, Route-16 Turbo, and a brand-new game, Route-16R. Route-16 first appeared in arcades in 1981, published by Sun Electronics, and later came to the Arcadia 2001 and PlayStation in 2001. Route-16 Turbo, a remastered version, was released for the Super Nintendo in 1985 and has been available on Nintendo Switch Online since 2019, with an arcade archive release in 2018 for Switch and PlayStation 4. After decades, a new entry in the Route-16 series is being released on August 6th, alongside the re-releases of the original games.
Old Games in a Dying Genre
Sunsoft describes Route-16R as a fresh take on the beloved Route-16 series, which first came out in the 1980s. The game challenges players to race through stages, dodging enemies and collecting items. Players can switch between two modes: Maze Mode, where they navigate complex, trap-filled labyrinths, and Radar Mode, which displays a full map of all 16 mazes for a fast-paced, action-packed experience that builds on the original games.
It’s currently unknown whether these new and re-released games will be available outside of Japan, or if they’ll be translated into English and other Western languages. While the series isn’t exclusive to Japan, it’s historically been much more popular there than in the US or Europe.
Maze games were once popular, especially in arcades and on early home consoles and PCs, but they’ve largely disappeared over time. What sets the Route-16 series apart is its unique feature: a wide view of the entire game world, displayed like an overworld map.
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