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irem Collection Volume 3 Announced For Switch

Publishers ININ Games, Strictly Limited Games, and developer irem have announced the irem Collection Volume 3 for Switch.

This is the third volume in a five volume series collecting several of irem’s classic titles for release on modern platforms, some of which have never been released in the West. Volume 3 will contain three legendary shoot ’em up games Mr Heli, Mystic Riders, and Dragon Breed. They will be available digitally for Switch and other platforms from Q2 2024. Physical releases from Strictly Limited Games will be going up for pre-order starting July 12th.

Limited Edition (4,000 copies available for Switch)

  • A Physical copy of the game for the platform of choice
  • An exclusive title sheet design
  • An English manual

Collector’s Edition (2,000 copies available for Switch)

  • Limited Edition of the game for Nintendo Switch
    Irem Collection Volume 3 on cartridge in a game case with an exclusive, limited and serialized cover sheet.
  • Collector’s Edition Box
    An outstanding premium box with magnetic latch in special retro art style to collect the game and all of the collector’s items for this edition. The format will be amended to 4:3 to transfer screen vibes of that time to the box; it will still have same width and height to make sure it looks good in the shelf next to other Strictly Limited Games Collector’s Edition.
    Details: Approx. 28 cm x 21 cm x 4.8 cm, 11” x 8,2” x 1,8”.
  • Game Manual
    Colorful manual with game instructions.
    Details: Included in, and size fitting to the Nintendo Switch game case.
  • Visual Compendium
    A compendium comprising a game guide and an art book, which will include all information and profund insights about these three legends of gaming history. Stay tuned for updates on this impressive format!
    Details: Approx. 28 cm x 21 cm x 4.8 cm. 11” x 8,2” x 1,8”
  • Original Soundtrack
    The awesome soundtracks of Mr. Heli, Mystic Riders and Dragon Breed.
    Details: Soundtrack on CDs in a Jewel Case.
  • Collectors Coin
    Collect the first of five limited irem coins, one for each of the five upcoming volumes of the Irem Collection. The arcade-inspired coin design will a.o. include the three iconic ships of the games.
    Details: Approx. 5 cm x 7 cm, 1,9” x 2,7”, 2 g
  • Marquee Sticker
    Sticker prints inspired by the original arcade marquees. Together with the retro reprint set, they create an arcade atmosphere at home.
    Details: Approx. 19.6 cm x 4.2 cm, 7,7” x 1,6”, 2 g
  • Reversible Poster
    Featuring the cover of the Irem Collection Volume 3 artworks.
    Details: size approx. 15 cm x 15m, 6″ x 6″, 5 g
  • Dragon Breed Info Desk Pad
    Featuring translated arcade control info sheet.
    Details: approx. A5 size
  • Arcade/Game Flyer Reprints
    Faithful reprints of the original flyers.
    Details: Several retro flyers and print assets in various sizes, in part newly translated.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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