Save your quarters
Japanese game developer M2 has revealed the identities of the first four classic Toaplan shmups being revitalised for future release on modern platforms. The four games were announced this weekend during theFamitsu & Dengeki Game Awards 2019live stream.
Coming screaming out of the golden age of the arcade are 1990’s sci-fi shooterOut Zone; the helicopter warfare of 1987’sTwin Cobra; 1992’s challengingTruxton II; and finally – a favourite from my childhood – 1987’sFlying Shark. All titles are currently in development for future release, but unfortunately no platforms or dates were announced.
This quartet of classics represents just the initial offering from M2, who now has the rights to the entire Toaplan back catalogue. As such, more titles can be expected in the future, with a target to have all games released by the end of 2020.
Toaplan shmups coming to consoles[Gematsu /Famitsu]
