SUNSOFT has announced a revival of its car chase action series, titled ROUTE-16R, which will release on August 6. Two classic ROUTE-16 games will also be available to purchase.
In Japan, ROUTE-16R will be available for 3,300 yen on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Further, the re-releases of both ROUTE-16 and ROUTE-16 TURBO will cost 814 yen and 1,540 yen, respectively. The former will release on Nintendo Switch, while the latter will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. A ROUTE-16 COLLECTION will also release exclusively in Japan, and will feature all of the aforementioned games for 4,730 yen digitally and 5,478 physically.
Check out the opening screen for ROUTE-16R below:
The Steam page describes ROUTE-16R as follows:
Route16R is a brand-new entry in the classic Route16 series, originally released in the 1980s.
Avoid enemy vehicles and monsters as you race through the stage, collecting every item scattered across the maze. Switch dynamically between Maze Mode, where you navigate intricate labyrinths filled with traps and gimmicks, and Radar Mode, which reveals the entire stage made up of 16 mazes-delivering a high-speed chase experience that surpasses the original games.
Don’t Just Run – Fight Back with the Evolved MAD X-R:
Unlike previous Route16 titles, colliding with enemies triggers a transformation: MAD X-R shifts into a combat robot, initiating battle. Use your upgraded MAD X-R’s attacks along with SP items collected throughout the stage to deal damage and defeat your enemies.
Before entering a stage, use the money you’ve recovered to customize your MAD X-R. Enhance core attributes like fuel and speed, as well as combat performance, to suit your playstyle.
