Okay, so here’s the thing. There’s this Irem Collection Volume 3, right? It’s kinda wild — three arcade shoot ‘em ups, all dolled up and digital now. It’s like a time machine to the late 80s/early 90s but with a modern remix. Anyway, ININ, Tozai Games, and Irem are teaming up, throwing classics our way.
First up, we’ve got Mr. Heli. Picture this: It’s 1987, and you find yourself maneuvering a quirky helicopter with legs. I know, right? It’s like the original “cute ‘em up” — multidirectional scrolling goodness. Then there’s Mystic Riders from ’92. It’s the kind of game where you’re on broomsticks, dodging flaming demons. Yeah, boomerangs are involved. And oh, Dragon Breed… think fantasy, but with a giant dragon breathing fire. Yeah, you’re on its back. Crazy, huh? These games were lurking, kinda forgotten, and now? Now they’re hailed as hidden gems. Seriously.
These games were tough, though. They ate quarters for breakfast. Literally, one quarter at a time. Designers were not messing around. But here’s the kicker — they’ve added all these gameplay options so we don’t rage-quit. You know, us who didn’t grow up surviving arcade ambushes. You can, like, remap controls. Want the fire button to be…say, L1? Go for it. It’s your world.
There are these wild customization options too. More lives? Less? You decide. Want the game harder or as easy as a Sunday morning? Your call. And, if your thumb needs a break from frantic button-pushing, there’s autofire. Your poor thumb thanks the designers. Those relentless shoot ’em ups demand constant firing. It’s a matter of thumb survival.
Oh, and get this — quick saves and rewinds! Perfect for when you get ambushed. Trust me, you’ll want the ability to undo your doomed moments.
Visually, there’s a glow-up too. Filters for that genuine arcade look. CRT-style effects? Yup. Color palettes that switch the aesthetic? Check. Whether you seek nostalgia or a new vibe, there’s something to match.
Competitive spirit? They’ve got global leaderboards now. Compete, see where your scores stand worldwide. Aim for glory or just outdo yourself. That’s the magic.
In short, don’t sleep on these arcade treasures. They’re waiting on Xbox One and Series X|S. Oh, and if you’ve missed Volumes 1 and 2, they’re chilling on Xbox as well.
Anyway — wait, where was I? Oh yeah, giving memory lane a modern twist. That’s the journey we’re on with Irem Collection Volume 3.
