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    ESCHATOS Physical Editions Revealed for PS4 and Switch

    Launching in fall 2023.

    Strictly Limited Games and Qute Corporation announced various physical editions of shoot ’em up collection ESCHATOS will be available for pre-order starting May 21. The physical release of ESCHATOS is currently scheduled for a fall 2023 release for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. 

    The physical ESCHATOS Limited Edition will be sold for $29.99, and it’s limited to 2,600 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,300 copies on PlayStation 4. The Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,400 copies for Nintendo Switch and 700 for PlayStation 4 at a price of $69.99. Special Limited Edition contents include the Limited Edition, 3-disc original soundtrack, instructor desk pad, cartridge stickers, mosaic poster, mini DIY retro game box, and XLE boxes with reversible covers and manuals. Pre-orders will be available on May 21 in the Strictly Limited Games Store.

    Here’s an overview of ESCHATOS, courtesy of Strictly Limited Games:

    About ESCHATOS

    ESCHATOS is a beloved polygonal vertical shoot ’em up by Qute Corporation. Initially released exclusively on the Xbox 360 in Japan, the game has since gained a cult following. In ESCHATOS, aliens have taken over the moon and now threaten to do the same to earth. It’s your job to prevent that from happening. To do that your ship is equipped with three different functions, with each being suited for different situations.

    The Front Shot shoots a powerful beam in a straight line, the Wide Shot shoots at an angle and the Shield absorbs shots and damages enemies, but works on a limited energy meter. Using them to adapt to each situation is key. Easy to learn, hard to master is the name of the game; but thankfully there are five difficulty options to help you find your groove and if you have mastered ORIGINAL MODE, try your hand at ADVANCED MODE (no upgrades) or TIME ATTACK MODE. 

    Not only is the gameplay excellent, the clean graphic style is very pleasing visually and allows the game to transition from one stage to the next without any breaks or even load times in this version! These transitions are accompanied by awesome dynamic camera angles, really showing off the colorful stage backgrounds and creatively bizarre enemy designs. Let’s not forget the superb soundtrack by Yousuke Yasui, whose high-energy synth-heavy work alone will keep you playing! It really is an aural feast.

    Shoot ‘Em Up Fans and Collectors can get even more excited as ESCHATOS is accompanied by its two spiritual predecessors and Qute’s first releases, Judgement Silversword and Cardinal Sins. Both were released in 2004 for the WonderSwan Color and are among the finest looking and playing games of the handheld, both featuring creative scoring mechanics. It’s also fun trying to spot the elements that would later be used as a basis and be built upon by Eschatos, be it gameplay elements or enemy designs. A must have for all WonderSwan fans.

    Features:

    • Three games in one package: ESCHATOS, Judgement Silversword and Cardinal Sins
    • Exclusive to the Switch and PS4 versions of ESCHATOS: Improved load times, remastered soundtrack and performance improvements 
    • Original, Advanced and Time Attack Mode
    • Three types of weapons:  Front Shot, Wide Shot and Shield
    • Dynamic camera system, creating a sense of exhilarating speed 
    • Five beautiful stages, including temple ruins, Earth’s orbit, and the alien moon base 
    • Massive bosses, battle screen-filling UFOs and other strange enemies
    • Online leaderboards and downloadable replay system 
    • Phenomenal retro-synth soundtrack composed by Yousuke Yasui

    Limited Edition Trailer

    Soul Kiwami
    Soul Kiwami
    Raul Ochoa, a.k.a. Soul Kiwami, is the Managing Editor of Final Weapon and a Games Writer at Game Rant with four years of writing and editing experience. Raul is passionate about the Japanese gaming industry, and he's a huge fan of Nintendo Switch, PC hardware, JRPGs, and fighting games. business email: [email protected]

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