The vertically-scrolling shmup Triggerheart Exelica is heading to the Nintendo Switch, and Red Art Games is going all out with three physical editions to accompany the eShop launch.
Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2007 after an arcade launch in 2006 (becoming one of the short-lived console's final licensed games), the physical release for Switch will come in three variants: standard edition (which will be available at multiple retailers), deluxe edition, and collector's edition. The latter two will be up for pre-order exclusively via the Red Art Games website.
Limited to 500 copies and priced at €39.99, the deluxe edition will include:
● A copy of the game featuring reversible cover art
● An exclusive sleeve inspired by one of Triggerheart Exelica's 128-bit Japanese versions
● An exclusive Triggerheart Exelica coin
● A double-sided poster
The collector's edition will be priced at €69.99 and is also limited to 500 units, containing:
● A copy of the game featuring reversible cover art inspired by one of Triggerheart Exelica's 128-bit Japanese versions
● The Triggerheart EXELICA Original Soundtrack CD
● An acrylic stand
● A large double-sided poster
● The Deluxe Edition’s double-sided poster as a bonus
Meanwhile, here's a peek at the game's key features:
- Story, Arcade, Arrange and Training Modes
- Three playable characters (Exelica, Cruelty, Faintear)
- Play while listening to either Original or Arrange versions of the soundtrack
- Internet Rankings
- Tate mode
- Japanese dub
- Languages supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
Shipments for the physical edition of Triggerheart Ecelica is due to start in Q3 2024.
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The more shmups the merrier.
Playing Akai Katana at the moment.
Thank you for including TATE Mode. Day one buy indeed.
"Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2007 after an arcade launch in 2006" 🧐🤔
Looks cool, decided to grab a copy.
I've heard that music from the trailer quite a few times, it's a standout track but never knew where it was from.
By the way, discount code SWATCH10 still works on Red Art Games, might be restricted to European or UK customers.
I just want to add for those in North America you can use videogamesplus.ca to reserve a copy. They have 500 special editions for the same price (~$40 USD) as the regular copy. I just pre-ordered mine and the shipping was free.
If those fine Canadians at VGP are carrying this then it'll probably be up on AmazonNA at some point. I have an order for Castle Shikigami 2 through there.
@Magician
That seems to be the case yeah.
According to a VGP newsletter email, the US release will be available at most online major retailers, whereas their US exclusive special edition is limited to 500 copies.
I will snag an eshop copy.
Dreamcast still were getting games in the late 2000s?
@AlexanderDaniels DC still gets newer releases to this day. Independent publishers like Pixelheart, VGNYsoft, and Gamefairy are keeping the dream alive.
Collector's edition is impossible to buy so
@DanijoEX-the-Pierrot
But it's getting a standard release, as well...
@Magician @AlexanderDaniels Trigger Heart Exelica was an actual licensed GD-ROM game though, every release after 2007 were/are not licensed nor on GD-ROM so technically not official releases.
This game is average and I am kinda surprised it has gotten a re-release. I beat it one time when it came out and never felt the need to replay it. Much better STG's out there.
@-wc- It first launch as an unreleased arcade game (meaning people got to play it at convention but it was never released for sale) and then got ported to the Sega Dreamcast where it finally originally got released. The arcade version didn't get released until months later even though it exist first.
I remember first playing this game on the Xbox 360.
Always got a soft spot for mecha musume in this style. But I already got an MGEX kit to build this month so I can't stress my wallet too much.
@Serpenterror
interesting, i definitely didnt get that from the phrasing of the article 👍😀 thanks!
Nice! Will get on sale lol.
@-wc- It was the 2nd last Dreamcast game
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