Showcased at SNK’s panel at PAX East, a brand new SNK 40th Anniversary Collection has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Digital Eclipse, the developers behind the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, will be developing. The collection will include many of SNK’s early hits, all upscaled to 1080p.
Save files have also been added to each game to bring players back into the game. The collection will include games such as Alpha Mission, Crystalis, Ikari Warriors, Street Smart, Psycho Soldier, Vanguard, and many more. More games will be announced leading up to the games launch.
A limited edition bundle of the SNK Collection was also revealed which includes the game, an art book, and a soundtrack. The Collection will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. Included is the full press release regarding this new announcement. The Limited Edition is currently available for pre-order at the NIS America Online Store.
Santa Ana, CA (April 6, 2018) – NIS America is excited to announce SNK 40th Anniversary Collection for Nintendo Switch, coming Fall 2018. The collection features many of SNK’s classics from the 1980s before the Neo Geo, and re-introduces and updates these classics for the modern era.
This collection will feature the following titles and more (to be announced):
1. Alpha Mission (Console/Arcade)
2. Athena (Console/Arcade)
3. Crystalis (Console)
4. Ikari Warriors (Console/Arcade)
5. Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road (Console/Arcade)
6. Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue (Console/Arcade)
7. Guerrilla War (Console/Arcade)
8. P.O.W. (Console/Arcade)
9. Prehistoric Isle (Arcade)
10. Psycho Soldier (Arcade)
11. Street Smart (Arcade)
12. TNK III (Console/Arcade)
13. Vanguard (Arcade)About the Game:
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of legendary studio SNK! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK’s golden age are coming back together in one anthology on Nintendo Switch as SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, with a treasure trove of features!
Key Features:
A Collection of Classics in Your Hands! – Take a piece of SNK history with you wherever you go on Nintendo Switch. – Choose from over a dozen titles and experience an intense blast from the past!
– Modern Meets Retro! – The convenience and improvements of modern gaming are all in the collection! Rewind and save at any time while you’re playing, enjoy updated graphics at 1080p resolution, and experience redesigned control schemes for a modern feel!
– Enter the SNK Museum – An extensive history of SNK and its games await in the Museum Mode. Explore the legacy of one of Japan’s leading developers with high definition artwork and original promotional assets!
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