Release Date: Early August 2025
Includes the arcade games (Night Striker), (Operation Wolf), (Operation Thunderbolt), and (Space Gun) released by Taito on large-format cabinets in the late 1980s! HACPBF6XD Release Date: August 2025

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Includes the arcade games "Night Striker," "Operation Wolf," "Operation Thunderbolt," and "Space Gun" released by Taito on large-format cabinets in the late 1980s! This anthology game includes four titles: two games from the gun shooting "Operation Series," the spin-off "Space Gun," and the landmark 3D scrolling shooter "Night Striker." All titles were ported by M2, Inc., and the arcade port adds various "gadgets" to help you master the games, as well as network rankings, in-game save/load functionality, and replay functionality. [Included Titles/Versions] ● Operation Wolf [Arcade Version (JP)] A light-gun shooting game for arcades released in 1987. Its hostage rescue theme and military gunfights sparked a trend in military-themed shooting games. The Japanese version allows players to choose the next stage. [Arcade Version (JP Easy)] This game mode (Japanese version) is an adaptation of the game's high difficulty due to random enemy appearance patterns, making it easier to play. [Arcade Version (US)] The overseas version has a fixed next stage. This game was more popular in the West than in Japan. [Arcade Version (US Easy)] This game mode (English version) is an adaptation of the game's high difficulty due to random enemy appearance patterns, making it easier to play. [Home Console Version (FC)] This home console version was released in Japan in 1989. Despite the limited console specs, the game strives to recreate the atmosphere using small characters. The language is Japanese, and players can choose their route. [Home console version (NE)] A home console version released in North America and elsewhere in 1989. It's in English and has a fixed route. [Home console version (SEGA Master System)] A home console version released in Europe and elsewhere in 1990. As a later release, it features more sophisticated graphics than other platforms. It's in English and has a fixed route. ●Operation Thunderbolt [Arcade version (JP)] An analog gun-shooting game for arcades released in 1988. The board was upgraded to one with enhanced graphics capabilities, allowing for 3D scrolling stages and more realistic weaponry. Two-player simultaneous play is also possible. [Arcade version (JP Easy)] A game mode (Japanese version) that makes this game easier to play than the difficult, easy-to-rise internal rank mode. [Arcade version (JP Mini)] A slightly revised version for the mini cabinet. Since it's single-player only, some specifications have been changed. [Arcade version (US)] The same content as the Japanese version, except for the English language. [Arcade Version (US Easy)] This game mode (English version) is an adaptation of the difficult game, where internal ranks are easily increased, for a more casual gameplay experience. [Arcade Version (US Mini)] This is a version of the minor change version for the mini cabinet, with the language setting changed to English. Since it is single-player only, some specifications have been changed. [Home Console Version (SN)] This is a home console version released in North America in 1994. It features adjustments such as selectable player characters and some stage selections. While the basic mission flow follows the arcade version, the story has been changed. ●Space Gun [Arcade Version (JP)] This is an analog gun shooting game released for arcades in 1990. This sci-fi horror game features the ability to reverse the route, which is unusual for a gun shooting game. The game is set in the space development era of 2039. A space marine commando investigating an unexplained accident confronts a terrifying monster inside a space freighter that is sending out a distress signal. [Arcade Version (JP Easy)] This game mode (Japanese version) is an easy-to-play version of this highly challenging game, due to the essential technique of destroying monster parts to cancel attacks. [Arcade Version (US)] The overseas version had the damage received from enemies adjusted and the difficulty level lowered. [Arcade Version (US Easy)] This game mode (English version) is an easy-to-play version of this challenging game, due to the essential technique of destroying monster parts to cancel attacks. [Home Console Version (SEGA Master System)] This home console version was released in Europe and elsewhere in 1992. Due to the console's specifications, some monster part destruction and other features were omitted, but the sci-fi horror atmosphere, such as monsters approaching from the darkness, is still recreated. ● Night Striker [Arcade Version (JP)] This is a 3D scrolling shooter released in 1989 on a large cabinet with rotating lights for lighting effects. The United Nations Special Agency Special Action Team, known as the Night Strikers, launches into battle in the high-speed combat hovercraft "Intergray" to eliminate terrorist organizations. [Arcade version (World)] A 3D scrolling shooter game for arcades released in 1989 on a large cabinet. The difficulty level is lower than the Japanese version. [Arcade version (EU)] A version that required changes for the European market, and implemented multiple sound effects instead of background music. Animations were added to some enemies. [Home console version (MEGA-CD)] A home console version released in 1993. By lowering the resolution, it achieved a sense of speed and play feel comparable to the arcade version. The background music can be switched to an arrangement created specifically for this game. ◆Product details◆Compatible devices: Nintendo Switch Genre: Shooting Number of players: 1-2 CERO rating: For ages 15 and up (C) TAITO CORPORATION□

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