Irem Collection Vol.1 - Switch [Amazon.co.jp Exclusive] Includes an Original Desk Mat and a Game Box-style Keychain & [Bonus] Instruction Manual

The "Irem Collection" series, which reissues Irem's arcade and home console classics for the latest consoles, has launched! The first installment, "Irem Collection Vol. 1," includes six reissues of the legendary shooter "Image Fight" for arcades, Family Computer, NES, and PC Engine, "Image Fight 2" for the PC Engine, and "X MULTIPLY" for arcades! All are renowned as unique shooter masterpieces.

■Image Fight "Image Fight" is a vertical scrolling shooter highly praised for its refined game design, innovative setting, and captivating worldview. A key feature of the game is its integrated stage structure, in which players must overcome a virtual training stage in the first half to advance to a real-life combat stage in the second half in order to face enemy attacks. Furthermore, the training stage bosses, stages, enemies, and player ship power-ups are all unique and impactful.

■Image Fight 2 "Image Fight 2" is the sequel to "Image Fight," which was released exclusively for home consoles. Visual scenes that make full use of the CD-ROM, a first for game consoles at the time, further enhance the story. The game itself has been enhanced in every aspect, including attack methods and new enemies, and received high praise from the time of its release.

■X MULTIPLY "X MULTIPLY" is a side-scrolling shooter characterized by its biological graphics and unique attack methods. By collecting items, two tentacles sprout from the top and bottom of your ship can be used for both attack and defense, but the position and direction of the tentacles change in a quirky way, just like a living creature, so it takes some getting used to using them. The stages are also varied, requiring you to skillfully use the tentacles to attack according to the situation.

The "Irem Collection" not only features complete reproductions of each version of these games, but also offers a wealth of features to make your game even more enjoyable, such as online rankings, rewind functionality, instant saves, and cheat modes. This will be a long-awaited title for Irem fans and a fresh, valuable addition to any new gamer.

When talking about classic Irem works, it's essential to mention the graphics and music, which express the unique worldview at a high level.

The limited edition comes with luxurious bonuses, including a soundtrack featuring the game's music and a gorgeous art book featuring graphics created using pixel art that can only be described as masterpieces.

Be sure to pick up the limited edition, which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the game, graphics, and music of this Irem masterpiece.

Product Specifications

[Supported Languages] Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German

Model Number

2200630129241

(C)1988, 2023 IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC. All rights reserved. Licensed by Tozai, Inc. Tozai Games is a trademark of Tozai, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The "IREM Collection" series, which reissues IREM's arcade and home console classics for the latest consoles, is here! The first release, "IREM Collection Vol. 1," includes six reissues of the legendary shooter "Image Fight" for the arcade, Family Computer, NES, and PC Engine, "Image Fight 2" for the PC Engine, and "X MULTIPLY" for the arcade! Each title is renowned as a unique shooter masterpiece. "Image Fight" is a highly acclaimed vertical-scrolling shooter game with a refined game design, innovative setting, and captivating worldview. A key feature is the integrated stage structure, in which players must overcome a virtual training stage in the first half to advance to a real-life battle stage in the second half in order to face enemy attacks. The training stage bosses, stages, enemies, and even the player's ship's power-ups all have their own unique and impactful elements. "Image Fight 2" is the sequel to "Image Fight," which was released exclusively for home consoles. The visual scenes, which make full use of the CD-ROM, a first for game consoles at the time, enhance the story. The game also received rave reviews from the time of its release, with improvements in every aspect, including attack methods and new enemies. "X MULTIPLY" is a side-scrolling shooter characterized by its bionic graphics and unique attack methods. By collecting items, two tentacles sprout from the top and bottom of the player's ship can be used for both attack and defense, but the tentacles' position and direction change in a quirky way, just like a living creature, so mastering them requires some practice. The stages are also varied, requiring players to skillfully use their tentacles to attack according to the situation. The "Irem Collection" not only includes complete reproductions of each version of these games, but is also packed with features to make the games even more enjoyable, such as online rankings, rewind functionality, instant saves, and cheat modes. It will be a long-awaited title for Irem fans and a fresh and worthwhile title for new gamers.