Clear River Games and M2 are bringing a collection of classic Toaplan shoot ’em up games, called Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli: Toaplan Arcade Garage, to PlayStation 4 and Switch in Europe on February 26th. Along with the game, a downloadable content pack called “Console Ports + Get Star Pack” will be available. A physical copy of the game will also be released.
Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli: Toaplan Arcade Garage was originally released in Japan on October 28, 2021, for PlayStation 4 and Switch. It became available in North America on May 16, 2024.
Here is an overview of the collection, via Clear River Games:
Clear River Games, known for bringing back classic retro games, is excited to partner with arcade legend Toaplan. Now, players outside of North America and Japan can experience a piece of gaming history with Kyukyoku TigerHeli: Toaplan Arcade Garage. This collection features two iconic Tiger games: the original Kyukyoku Tiger / Twin Cobra (1987) and Tiger-Heli (1985).
M2, a developer renowned for its meticulous work, has carefully recreated these classic games. Kyukyoku TigerHeli: Toaplan Arcade Garage also includes plenty of bonus features for fans, such as “M2 Gadgets” (helpful on-screen information), Super Easy modes for beginners, and Arcade Challenge modes to test your skills and help you beat every level.
Good news for fans! More content is on the way with the “Console Ports + Get Star Pack” download. This pack features classic versions of Tiger-Heli and Kyukyoku Tiger originally from the PC Engine, Famicom, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Mega Drive. It also includes NES and Genesis versions of Twin Cobra, and the rare 1986 arcade game Get Star (known as Guardian outside of Japan). Get Star will be available for the first time ever outside of arcades! This downloadable content will also be included in the upcoming physical release of the game.
As a special bonus, everyone who buys the main game will also get a free download of Toaplan’s incredibly unique and difficult puzzle game, Teki-Paki!
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2026-02-19 19:16