Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 coming west on August 14

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Clear River Games is set to debut the recently unveiled Toaplan Arcade Collection Volumes 1 and 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on August 14 in the western world, as per the latest announcements. Additionally, physical versions will be offered exclusively for PlayStation 5.

In Japan, neither of the two releases are scheduled before August 28th; however, you’ll be able to purchase both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions in a physical format come that date.

Here is an overview of the collections, via Clear River Games:

As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but be thrilled about the work being done by Toaplan, a legendary developer renowned for their timeless arcade games from the ’80s and ’90s. The dedicated team at Tatsujin in Tokyo has been relentlessly striving to ensure that both retro game enthusiasts and newcomers can continue to savor their iconic legacy. Their efforts include not just the Japanese versions, but also international variations with distinct specifications, making it possible for us gamers to get our hands on rare titles that were scarcely accessible in Japan.

Moreover, the expertise of Bitwave Games, a Swedish team of modern retro game veterans who excel at melding classic game design with all the contemporary features we love, has been instrumental in keeping the games’ roots authentic yet brimming with 21st-century charm.

So what’s on offer in each collection?

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 brings you:

  • Flying Shark
  • Fire Shark (local cooperative support)
  • Tiger Heli
  • Twin Cobra (local cooperative support)
  • Out Zone (local cooperative support)
  • Fixeight (local cooperative support)
  • Batsugun (local cooperative support)
  • Dogyuun (local cooperative support)

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 contains the following titles:

  • Zero Wing (local cooperative support)
  • Hellfire (local cooperative support)
  • Slap Fight
  • Grind Stormer
  • Truxton
  • Truxton II (local cooperative support)
  • Vimana (local cooperative support)
  • Twin Hawk (local cooperative support)

To modernize these old-school game titles for today’s era, several enhancements aimed at improving player experience have been incorporated into the games, addressing issues that early gamers faced in the past century’s gaming landscape. This includes a variety of beginner-friendly features as well as advanced options suitable for both newcomers and seasoned players.

  • Trophies and Achievements – PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One versions feature trophies and achievements.
  • Online Leaderboards – Test your metal against the best in the shoot ’em up community.
  • Stat Tracking – Allows title-specific tracking of stats from your game sessions.
  • Dip Switches – To recreate customizable arcade settings, such as region, lives, difficulty, and autofire.
  • Assist Features – Even more aid features such as smaller hitboxes and increased player durability to let you take additional hits before dying and slowdown / speed-up—a must for anyone who finds old-school SHMUPs a bit too challenging.
  • Settings – Customizable audio settings and screen settings to capture the feeling of the good old days.
  • Rewind Function – So you can go back and correct that little mistake that ruined your run.
  • Quick Save / Load – Allowing you to create up to six save slots per title.

If you’re looking for a tangible version of the game, several enticing benefits are available as part of the initial print:

Here’s another option:

For those seeking a real-life version of the game, there are some exclusive perks available with the first release:

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

Have a look at the trailers for the collections provided below. You can find fresh screenshots for Volume 1 [here](URL) and Volume 2 [here](URL).

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2

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2025-05-15 17:46