Xbox ININVASION Begins December 7
ININ is set to release six classic titles on Xbox digitally on December 7! Here’s a quick rundown of all six.
Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined
The adventures of Pocky & Rocky continue in this high-paced sequel of the legendary series from NatsumeAtari and Tengo Project. … Play as Pocky, Rocky, or one of the three new characters and face the rage of the monsters of the mountains in the newest installment of the series!
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Irem Collection Vol. 1
Having developed several notable arcade games that left a deep impact on the gaming industry in the 1980s and early 1990s, the Irem Collection Vol. 1 gives a peek into the glory days of Irem Corporation … [including] the legendary and partially most difficult SHMUPs Image Fight 1, Image Fight 2, and X-Multiply.
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Clockwork Aquario
The long-thought-lost arcade treasure and Guinness World Records holder for the longest game development time ever measured, Clockwork Aquario … shines brightly after 30 years of development through a collaboration between ININ, SLG, and the legendary Westone team.
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ULTRACORE
…a true love letter to classic 2D action games with intricate level design, tons of secrets to discover, and numerous mid- and end-bosses. Originally developed by DICE for Genesis and Amiga in the 90s, Ultracore was canceled by Psygnosis in 1994 shortly before its release [and then] discovered and revitalized by Strictly Limited Games and ININ in 2019.
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Cotton 100%
As the second installment of the Cotton series, Cotton 100% is an action-packed, wacky horizontal side-scrolling adventure! … Play as Cotton and Silk in this bright and colorful 90s throwback—fly through the 5 enchanting stages on your broomstick and destroy the monsters with your magic powers!
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Panorama Cotton
Originally released in 1994, this title is the third installment of the Cotton Cute 'em up franchise and is the anticipated sequel to Cotton 100%.
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More titles will be released beginning in early 2024. I’ll be reviewing Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined and Clockwork Aquario, so look out for those reviews soon!
