Irem Collection Volume 1 Switch

The iconic partnership brings fans legendary arcade gems from IREM!
In an unprecedented and powerful partnership with Tozai Games and IREM, ININ Games is proud to release the first volume of a collection of timeless arcade gems! The dynamic trio is set to release an IREM Collection, consisting of five volumes of games, some of which have never been released in the West before. We know that this collection will delight retro gaming enthusiasts and introduce a new generation of gamers to these classic titles!

Be prepared to defeat aliens of all kinds in Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X-Multiply! All in one volume, these three titles are hailed as some of the best examples of the vertical shooter genre. Immerse yourself in the adventure, the action, and the aliens.

Image Fight
Known for its challenging and fast-paced gameplay, this vertical-scrolling arcade title was first released in 1988. It became the most successful table arcade game according to several magazines, with a rating of 7.60 in December 1988. Despite its success Image Fight never found its way out of Japan as an arcade game.

Set sometime in the future, Aliens have destroyed bases on the moon and begun an offensive against other military space areas. Humankind built the “OF-1 Daedalus”, a spaceship that is meant to destroy Alien invasion. Each pilot goes through a training process before officially boarding OF-1 Daedalus to defeat the invaders and earn eternal glory.

Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker
Released in December 1992 after the immediate success of Image Fight on the arcade, Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker made its way to the PCE engine super CD-ROM. Only ever since being officially released in Japan, ININ Games is proud to bring Image Fight II to Western audiences!

In Image Fight II, play as pilot Sho in the new OF-3 Garuda spaceship to fend off the new attacks of the alien invaders and save the world. This sequel promises improved animations, detailed lore (learn more about pilot Sho and his family), new visual scenes, and a timeless soundtrack by Takashi Hiyamata and Hiroshi Kimura.

Get lost in the world of alien invasions and keep an eye out for IREM easter eggs! References to R-Type and Carpenter’s Gen-San can be found in this iconic title.

Experience the same thrilling gameplay as in Image Fight with 7 new weapons!

X-Multiply
Originally released in 1989 for M27-Arcade and ported to PlayStation and SEGA Saturn later in 1998, X-Multiply is a timeless side-scrolling shooter.

In 2249 AD, settlers on the planet Stan caught a mysterious disease. Scientists discovered that alien parasites were taking over human bodies, and so the micro fighter ”X-002” was injected into an infected body to fight biological warfare and save humankind. Taking place in a humanoid body, players control a miniature ship that slowly gets ‘infected’ and uses tentacles to fight alien parasites that try to destroy humankind. The underrated title uses a unique combination of science fiction and biological elements to become a standout title in the shooter genre.

Get immersed in the world of the human body and sci-fi elements seemingly inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. From the dark color scheme to the unparalleled art design and captivating soundtrack, players will find themselves diving deeper and deeper into this title.