Edia has announced Aretha Collection 1993-1995, which releases in Japan on July 30. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
The collection includes the Super Famicom versions of the following:
- Aretha the Super Famicom (1993)
- Aretha II: Ariel no Fushigi-na Tabi (1994)
- Rejoice: Aretha Oukoku no Kanata (1995)
There will be both physical and digital versions for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch releases. The PlayStation 4 will only be available in digital. The regular versions will cost 8,580 yen. The special physical edition will include an illustrations collection, a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle, an acrylic stand, and a soundtrack CD. It costs 16,280 yen. Currently, it is unknown whether or not the game will release in other regions.
Edia has previously worked on games like the Valis franchise, the Telenet Shooting Collection, the Cho Aniki Collection, and more. The Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher in particular is available now on Steam. It features four classic shooters from Nihon Telenet/Wolf Team—Grenada, Avenger, Gaiares, and Psychic Storm. Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher players can buy the following four games for $4.99 each as individual DLCs:
- Granada: A fast-paced, all-direction scrolling tank shooter. Players pilot the armored vehicle Granada, strategically fixing fire direction to overcome waves of enemies and massive bosses.
- Avenger: A futuristic strategic helicopter shooter with mission-based branching scenarios and punishing difficulty. Pilot the cutting-edge combat chopper Avenger and reclaim the superweapon VOLOS.
- Gaiares: An inventive shooter where players absorb enemy weapons and turn them into their own devastating arsenal. As the pilot, defend Earth against the invaders in a desperate fight for survival.
- Psychic Storm: A two-player cooperative shooter packed with massive bosses, unique fighter transformations, and the ultimate “Psychic Storm” attack.
The Steam versions include a number of different enhancements and features, including customizable key configurations and rewind function, video filter and display settings, full Steam Input support, and Steam achievements for each game.
