Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Switch

City Connection has unveiled the “Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1″ and “Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2”, which are set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. These collections, featuring a combined 16 Toaplan shoot-’em-up games, are scheduled for launch in Japan on August 28th. For those who prefer physical copies, there will be options available for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions.

As an avid gamer, I’m excited to share that the digital versions of this game will retail for 5,500 yen apiece. Interestingly, the Switch version is slightly cheaper at 5,480 yen. On the other hand, if you prefer a physical copy, it will set you back 5,940 yen.

Here is an overview of the game, via City Connection:

About

Toaplan is a renowned game developer, famed for their arcade games that were launched during the 1980s and 1990s. Now, enthusiasts can get their hands on a remarkable compilation of their timeless shoot ’em up games, which have enthralled fans for years, divided into two editions: Volume 1 and Volume 2.

Included Titles

  • Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1
    • Flying Shark
    • Fire Shark
    • Tiger Heli
    • Twin Cobra
    • Out Zone
    • Fixeight
    • Batsugun
    • Dogyuun
  • Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2
    • Zero Wing
    • Hellfire
    • Slap Fight
    • Grind Stormer
    • Truxton
    • Crisis Wing
    • Vimana
    • Twin Hawk

The titles offered include both the Japanese edition as well as international versions with distinct features, providing gamers an opportunity to experience unique games that were scarcely available in Japan.

A Full Suite of Options for Beginners and Veterans Alike

This collection offers a wide range of features to support players of all skill levels, including:

  • DIP Switch – Recreates arcade settings.
  • Assist – Adds enhanced support not found in the original games, such as reduced hitboxes and increased player durability.
  • Record – Tracks and accumulates in-game actions.

Furthermore, all titles offer features like “Rewind”, “Save & Resume”, and “Slow Motion/Double Speed”. Engage in a nationwide competition by challenging other players in the online leaderboards to achieve the highest score.

Physical Edition First-Print Bonuses

  • Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 – As a first-print bonus, Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 includes an exclusive sleeve made to house both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
  • Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 – As a first-print bonus, Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 includes an an “Instruction Card Gallery Book” containing arcade-style instruction cards for each game, including those in Vol. 1.

Watch a set of trailers below. Visit the official website here.

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2

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2025-05-14 06:21