Batsugun Saturn Tribute Boosted – Nintendo Switch (2023)
Batsugun Saturn Tribute Boosted is a modern revival of the 1993 cult-classic vertical shooter that effectively pioneered the “bullet hell” genre. Developed by the legendary Toaplan, the game’s narrative follows the Skull Hornets, a group of resistance pilots launching a final, desperate counteroffensive against the tyrannical Gladebaran Revolutionary Army to save their planet. The gameplay is celebrated for its accessible yet frantic action, featuring a unique RPG-like leveling system where your aircraft evolves and gains firepower as you destroy enemies and earn experience. This “Boosted” edition includes both the original arcade version and the refined “Special” version, which adds smaller hitboxes and game loops for increased challenge. While the game has received generally positive reception for its historical importance, vibrant pixel art, and new quality-of-life features like rewinding and save states
| Game | Box | Number | Price |
 | | #2562 | £9.99 |
| COMPLETE – No Manual Produced | |||
Raiden Nova – Nintendo Switch (2025)
Raiden Nova is a 2024 spin-off that reimagines the legendary vertical shoot-’em-up series as a 360-degree twin-stick shooter with heavy “survivor-like” influences. While it lacks a complex narrative, the game focuses on a “rebirth” of the franchise where players pilot iconic ships from the series—including the classic Fighting Thunder—to survive waves of enemies and screen-filling bosses across six arcade stages. The gameplay shifts from traditional scrolling to an arena-style survival loop where players use the dual sticks to move and aim independently, collecting experience to unlock randomized weapon upgrades and permanent ship enhancements. Reception has been a bit of a “mixed bag”: critics and longtime fans have praised the addictive gameplay loop and the inclusion of a strategic dash mechanic, but many have criticized the dated, low-resolution graphics and the repetitive nature of the grind compared to other titles in the roguelite genre.
| Game | Box | Number | Price |
| | #2563 | £17.99 |
| COMPLETE – No Manual Produced | |||
Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute – Nintendo Switch (2021)
Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute is a retro shoot ’em up (shmup) collection for the Nintendo Switch that brings together three late-90s classics originally released for the SEGA Saturn: Cotton 2, Cotton Boomerang, and Guardian Force. The “Cotton” titles follow the lighthearted adventures of a candy-obsessed young witch named Cotton and her rival Appli as they hunt for magical “Willows” in the Pumpkin Kingdom, featuring a unique “Command Magic” system where players input fighting-game-style sequences to unleash powerful spells. In contrast, Guardian Force offers a more serious sci-fi tone, utilizing a tank with a 360-degree rotating turret that allows for multi-directional combat. While the gameplay itself remains highly regarded for its creativity and charm, the collection’s initial reception was notably mixed; critics and fans praised the rarity of the included titles but heavily criticized the port’s significant input lag—a major hurdle in the fast-paced shmup genre—though subsequent patches and the addition of modern quality-of-life features like rewinding, quick-saving, and slow-motion have helped make these cult classics more accessible to a modern audience.
| Game | Box | Number | Price |
| | #2564 | £17.99 |
| COMPLETE – No Manual Produced | |||