Alright, so picture this. We’ve got ININ and a bunch of other game-folk like Tozai, Irem, and some crew called Strictly Limited Games. They’re all hyped up for next week’s drop of IREM Collection Volume 3 on consoles—both flashy digital and good ol’ physical. I mean, why not take a gander?
Think of it like diving into an arcade treasure chest. We’re talking Mr. Heli, Mystic Riders, and Dragon Breed, wrapped up in one crazy package. So, yeah, Volume 3 is here, and it’s a wild mash-up of magic, machines, and, uh, mayhem? Maybe?
First up, Mr. Heli—also known as Battle Chopper. Get this: it’s a cute lil’ chopper with legs and way too much firepower! Popped up in Japanese arcades back in ’87. I mean, you fly through these crafty stages full of puzzle twists, hidden nooks, and giant bosses. And don’t ask me why, but mining crystals is a thing? Score some cash, beef up your gear, and keep those rotors whirring.
Then there’s Mystic Riders. Magic goes head-on with chaos in this 1992 fantasy shooter. You literally zip around on broomsticks, fighting sky turtles and stuff like flaming demons. Your broom doubles up as a boomerang! I know, right? You can dodge some gnarly stuff and blast through colorful worlds. Pro tip: drag a buddy along for local co-op. Pick Mark the wizard or Zeal the witch, and voila! Your enchanted arcade duo is ready to rock.
And finally, Dragon Breed. Ever heard of a biomechanical nightmare? ‘Cause that’s the deal here. Dragon Breed (from ’89) throws you onto a dragon named Bahamoot. Yeah, Bahamoot. The dragon shields you from bad things and incinerates everything else. Imagine R-Type ran smack into a fantasy apocalypse—with wings.
These games come with spruced-up bits, like rapid-fire button gimmicks and control tweaks. Need to redo a blunder? Quick save/load and rewind are your cheat codes. Oh, and there’s this leaderboard thing, so you can flash your top score to the universe. Local co-op for tag-team magic mayhem in Mystic Riders seals the deal. Packed with bonkers foes and massive bosses.
Don’t wander too far—PS4Blog.net’s got a review cooking for this intriguing Irem Collection Volume 3. Stick around, yeah?
