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SNK 40th Anniversary Collection

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: NIS America
Developer: SNK
Release Date: Nov. 13, 2018 (US), Nov. 16, 2018 (EU)

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'SNK 40th Anniversary Collection' (Switch) Reveals Last Six DLC Titles - Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2018 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age comes back together in one anthology as SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.

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.

In SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, you will find prized classics such as Athena, Crystalis, the Ikari Warriors trilogy, and more. 

With a treasure trove of features such as updated graphics at 1080p resolution, redesigned control schemes, and a special SNK Museum Mode featuring the extensive history of SNK with high definition artwork and original promotional assets, this extraordinary "modern meets retro" collection is for all gamers who want to have a slice of gaming history in their hands!

You've read that right! SNK 40th Anniversary Collection for the Nintendo Switch is going 11 for December 11, with World Wars making asurprise entrance as part of the free DLC, which now includes 6 more titles for a total of 11!

9 titles will be available December 11 as an automatic patch, while Beast Busters and SAR: Search and Rescue will be available as a free DLC bundle on the Nintendo eShop under SNK 40th Anniversary Collection's store page.

  1. Bermuda Triangle: Avoid crashing your plane as enemies bombard you! Shoot your way through while collecting power-ups that change your plane's form, but beware: losing health downgrades it, as well! 
  2. Paddle Mania: Can you emerge as the superior virtual athlete? Put your reflexes to the test as the game pits you against not only your fellow tennis players, but also other sports professionals in a tournament reminiscent of the Olympics.
  3. Ozma Wars: This historical title is the very first developed and published by SNK! Known as the first action game ever to utilize a "health" bar, the player pilots a space craft to guard against galactic adversaries.
  4. Beast Busters: The undead have taken over the city, and it's up to three tough guys to stop them! Clear the invasion only to face unusual bosses, and pray to whatever deity that you'll be able to make it out alive.
  5. SAR: Search and Rescue: What has happened? Two men are sent to uncover the facts behind a space shuttle's disastrous crash. Run 'n gun your way through the debris, but try to avoid needing your own search and rescue squad! 
  6. World Wars: Sneaking in as the final DLC title, this vertical shooter features you as a pilot engaging a myriad of airborne foes! Alternate the formations of your protection squad to gain the ultimate advantage! 

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 (more to be announced) and experience an intense blast from the past!
    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)
  • 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!

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection comes To Nintendo Switch November 13, 2018 (Nov. 16 in Europe).


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