The classic Dreamcast shooter Rainbow Cotton is getting a full remake on the Nintendo Switch, and it's launching soon on 9th May, 2024.
Boasting revamped visuals, improved game mechanics, and a new 2-player local multiplayer mode, the remake is said to be a faithful recreation of the original while bringing it in line with modern standards. To demonstrate this, ININ has released a debut trailer to make sure you're clued up on the definitions of emulation, remaster, and remake. It's always nice to get a reminder, eh?
It certainly looks the part, and given that the original was pretty difficult to get hold of at the best of times, it's nice that Switch players can finally give it a whirl and see what it's all about.
Here's a peek at the key features:
- Bring on the Nostalgia: The Retro Mode allows you to experience the charm of the original Dreamcast version– as authentic as it can possibly be!
- Enhanced Gaming Experience: Revamped snap-back, lock-on targeting, controller rumble & speaker support, and more for a more luxurious gaming experience.
- Cotton’s New Look: Immerse yourself in the magic of the upgraded, stunning visuals!
- Dedicated Little Sibling Mode: Play as Cotton and Silk together with your Player 2 in this newly added local co-op mode!
- Team Sub or Team Dub?!: The fully animated cutscenes return in their original Japanese dubbing with translated English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German subtitles for your viewing pleasure!
What do you make of this one? Did you play the original on Dreamcast, or will this be your first experience with Rainbow Cotton? Let us know.
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Talk about massive graphics upgrade! This looks good!
I'll keep my eye on this one. I was curious in it and I am hankering for a rail-shooter game myself.
Ooh this is a great choice for a remake.
I still need to get the Rock & Roll games
Also, the difference between a remaster and a remake is that the old code has been direct ported to the new hardware with moderate touch ups, instead of emulation, which is closer to spoofing.
That’s pretty much every Cotton game on Switch right? I’ll add this one too.
This is the game that originally killed the series, oof.
BTW, so disappointed they never localized the older games and we're missing a playable character in the latest game. This is scummy.
«Team Sub or Team Dub?!»
Team Sub!
Think I prefer the original graphics 😂
Great Success
Haven't got any of the Cotton games that are luckily on Switch yet, but love to see a new one is coming and this time even a remake which looks pretty good based on what we've seen here!
...How many freakin' Cotton games are there? xD
I only played one and, eh...guess it's not for me.
Now if they'll just remake Cannon Spike! Come on Capcom! MAKE IT HAPPEN!
The Cotton games are pretty fun, but I especially liked Panorama Cotton. I've always wanted to try Rainbow since the gameplay looks similar to Panorama, so I'm glad I'll finally get the chance to play it.
A nice Hi Def conversion
@YoshiTails Yeah, that video kind of has me thinking about wish listing the older two games instead.
I like how it looks like you slow down in towns as if there's some RPG elements instead of whipping through like space harrier for example.
I wonder if NL will report on the controversy around SLG that's been popping up online. I've been seeing articles and a lot of buzz on discord/reddit.
I only mention it because I believe SLG is supposed to do physical for this game, which means its not gonna happen, sadly.
@gojiguy
I Googled it but I only see things from 2 years ago. Is there something new or is it the ongoing massive delays and people generally wondering if they'll eventually just not ship them at all? I see horror stories about people waiting years for something they already paid for.
This looks really good, I'm definitely adding this to my wish list.
I'm glad they are finally bringing it back, although it's the black sheep of the series.
Now, please, a third Neogeo Pocket Color Selection including Cotton for that system and Sonic Pocket.
All previous Japanese exclusives must be mine!
I forgot that they did release the two 16-bit console Cotton games as individual digital releases. (I recall I got the Japanese physical releases of Fantastic Dreams and Rock and Roll.)
This game reminds me of the Mega Drive game, which looks quite impressive but the Internet has since reminded me the MD couldn't keep up the frame rate with those visuals.
@Joeynator3000 Around, I dunno, Nine?
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