SUNSOFT is back！ Long-established manufacturer "SUNSOFT" masterpiece "Ikki" "Gimmick! "'Hebere' is back in Reiwa!

The world of retro games still holds a special place in the hearts of gamers, with many masterpieces and lost works appearing on the market.
Because of their appeal, there are many "hardcore" gamers who use the original hardware or compatible consoles to play the cassettes of the time, but nowadays, there are also "mini" consoles that are distributed for play on a variety of platforms and packed with many retro games. In recent years, many retro games have been distributed on various platforms and "mini" consoles filled with retro games have also been released, making it easier to play.
Many retro games have strong personalities, but among them, there are also many lost works, or " shitty games " as they are commonly called, that are unusually difficult or have ridiculous gameplay.
There is a manufacturer that accepts the word "shitty game" as a term of endearment, which is not generally used in a good way.
SUNSOFT " (Sun Electronics Co., Ltd.) is a company that has produced many masterpieces and lost works, such as " Right away" and " Mystery of Atlantis.
Although Sunsoft is a long-established manufacturer that has left behind many legends, recently we have rarely heard of their new original products.
However, the company is now offering a new product called "SUNSOFT" (SUNSOFT).SUNSOFT is back! The company has announced that it will be making a comeback in the world of 2022 under the title of "SUNSOFT"!
The full story will be revealed on Friday, August 19, 2022 !

SUNSOFT", the child of retro gaming, is back in 2022!

On August 19, 2022 (Fri.), SUNSOFT is back! SUNSOFT", the child of retro games, will be back in 2022 on the official SUNSOFT YouTube channel. will be shown on the official SUNSOFT YouTube channel.
Information on games scheduled for release in 2022 and 2023 was revealed!
The event will be hosted by SUNSOFT's official Vtuver "SUNSOFT Nosuke," who will be making his first public appearance at the event, greeting the audience with "Good night, SUNSOFT.

Now, if "SUNSOFT" is going to release a new game, you must be wondering " what kind of shitty game title will it be", right?
We are pleased to announce three new titles, and we would like to introduce them to you!

Unite!

The game "Ikki ", which is synonymous with "SUNSOFT", is back with a new and improved version!
The game is a roguelike action game in which up to 16 players work together to protect the village and aim for the government mansion .
The game is a roguelike action game in which up to 16 players work together to protect a village and a government official's mansion.
SUNSOFT is back! SUNSOFT", the child of retro games, is back in 2025! You can see the game screens in the "SUNSOFT is back" section, but the prologue has also been released!

The legendary game that was dismissed as a " Brotherhood is not something that can be done by one or two people " is back, this time with a united front!

In the autumn of harvest, the people were supposed to be happy about the bountiful harvest, but a locust outbreak has caused a great panic!
The village is on the verge of crisis, and the officials are still collecting tribute...
To protect the village, you must revolt and take back the rice!
This time, it won't be a one-man revolt! Up to 16 people will "unite at once"!

The most casual "online cooperative play" is easy to use and exhilarating!
Dodge the barrage of bullets and cooperate to defeat enemies, collect items, and aim for the Dajokan's mansion!

This is roguelike action!

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The prologue is full of self-deprecation.
To begin with, even 16 members are far too few to organize a revolt, but since the base of the game is "Ikki", you can't help but feel very reassured.
Ikki Unity" will be available on Steam by the end of 2022!
Along with the release of the official website, a closed beta test will also be conducted.
The closed beta test will be held in conjunction with the release of the official site, and applications are now being accepted from the "Ikki Unity " title page on Steam, so retro game fans who want to be among the first to try the game should definitely participate!

Gimmick!

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Gimmick!", a classic action game released in 1992 at the end of the Famicom (NES) era, is coming to the Nintendo Switch and PS3. " will be available for play on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam!
It is a very rare and valuable title due to the low number of copies sold, so it is very nice to be able to play it on current consoles.
The game is scheduled for release in the winter of 2022, and you will be able to try it out at Gamscom in Cologne, Germany on Wednesday, August 24, 2022! But it is a bit difficult for those living in Japan, isn't it?
For those of you in Japan, the game will be available at the "Tokyo Game Show 2022" starting on September 15, 2022, so look forward to hearing more about it!

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Also, the music of "Gimmick! is also famous for its highly acclaimed music.
Gimmick!" is also known for its highly acclaimed music. will be available on analog vinyl and cassette tape on Sunday, November 13, 2022, so that you can enjoy the music of "Gimmick!" anytime and anywhere !
" It's 2021! " but the sound quality of analog records and cassette tapes is unique and extremely popular.
They are the best format to reproduce the sound of those days in a close form!
The release will be on the "Ship to Shore" label in the U.S., but it will also be available online in Japan, so get your playback equipment ready and wait for the next news!

I can't believe I'm saying this!

SUNSOFT is back ! レトロゲームの風雲児"SUNSOFT"が令和に復活！

One of the pioneers of the " Metroidvania " genre, now available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Ste am, " Hebereke " is an exploration-based action game that has become one of the most popular genres in the genre! It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam!
As of August 2022, the game is available on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U VC, but it has been announced that the service will be discontinued, which is great news since there were cries that we might not be able to play it anymore.
The game's unique character design and comical, surrealistic worldview are highly acclaimed, and it is one of SUNSOFT's most popular titles.
Hebereke" is scheduled for release in 2023, so we look forward to hearing more about it in the near future!

And just like "Gimmick! Hebereke" will be released in analog vinyl and cassette tape in 2023, just like "Gimmick!
Not only "Hebereke," but also the highly acclaimed " Rough World " will be available as a set, so stay tuned for more information on the release date and purchase information!

More titles to be announced soon!

Icky Unity, Gimmick! and "Hebereke", many people cannot contain their excitement at the return of SUNSOFT's most popular titles.
"Ikki Unity" and "Gimmick! are scheduled for release by the end of 2022, we can already say that the day when we can play them is just around the corner.
However! There is no way that SUNSOFT's revival in 2022 will end with just three titles! There are several more titles that we could not announce this time!

We will continue to make announcements on the official SUNSOFT YouTube channel and the official SUNSOFT Twitter account (@sunsoftgames ), so be sure to subscribe to and follow the channel and wait for more news.
For more information on this announcement, please visit the official SUNSOFT website!
Good night SUNSOFT!