Update! Taito LD Game Collection" will be released on Switch and includes "Space Battleship Yamato: Arcade Game Edition" as an Amazon Prime Day exclusive!

What is the " TAITO LDGame Collection"?

The "Space Battleship Yamato" is a port of Taito's three LD games released in the 1980s, "Time Gal," "Ninja Hayate," and "Space Battleship Yamato," which have been remastered in HD and combined into one package for the Nintendo Switch. This is the first consumer port of "Space Battleship Yamato".

LD games are a genre of video games that use laser discs to display images, and were played in game arcades in the mid-1980s. Because they displayed live-action and animated images over a long period of time, these games were characterized by their ability to display detailed and beautiful images, which was impossible with the graphics used in video games at the time.

Introduction of Titles Included

Time Gal HD Remaster Taito LD Game Collection

This game was originally released as an arcade game by Taito and later ported to home video game consoles. In this HD remastering of the action game, Reika, aka "Time Gal," an ace of the Historical Security Police, goes back in time to track down the future villain Luda, who has stolen a time machine and escaped into the past. At the time of its release, the character of the main character Reika was very popular, and the game's wide variety of reactions to wrong input made it popular to enjoy playing by making mistakes on a dare.

Space Battleship Yamato HD Remaster Taito LD Game Collection

The second of Taito's laserdisc animation games, this HD remastered version is the first consumer game port. In the game, the Space Battleship Yamato navigates through four star systems in order to save the Earth. Along the way, players aim to clear the stage by avoiding incoming enemy attacks and shooting down enemies.

Ninja Hayate HD Remaster Taito LD Game Collection

The first laserdisc animation game released by Taito in 1984 as an arcade game. This is an HD remastering of the work that was later ported to home video game consoles. The princess has been kidnapped by an evil ninja army. Hayate, upon hearing this news, sneaks into the evil ninja army's castle by herself in order to save the princess. There, she finds countless traps, a series of powerful attacks by the ninja army, and bloodthirsty monsters waiting for her.

What is the game "Time Gal Reverse" included only in the special edition?

The special edition of "Taito LD Game Collection" for Nintendo Switch will include the new game "Time Gal Reverse," a collection of materials and a video disc.

Time Gal Rebirth" is a new adventure game for Nintendo Switch based on "Time Gal. The new main character "Luna" goes on a great adventure, flying through various time periods. The story reveals the robbery of a time machine by the big villain Luda and the backstage episode with the original protagonist "Reika" who is tracking Luda.

In addition to the participation of voice cast members such as Mai Sato, Ayana Taketatsu, Kenta Miyake, Erika Mori, Shiori Izawa, Mikako Komatsu, Miho Okazaki, Rena Ueda, and Lynn, the theme song of this work, "Meteor Traveler," is performed by Ayane. A new story can be enjoyed.

Ms. Ayane

Contents of the special edition

Taito LD Game Collection Special Blu-ray Disc

　Special Blu-ray disc containing only footage that appears in the games of the three titles included in the collection.

Taito LD Game Collection Document Collection

　A collection of planning documents and color materials from the game's development

Mini standee of "Reika" reprint

　Reprint of miniature standees of "Reika" used in game arcades at the time.

Reprinted miniature poster of "Time Gal" (2 kinds)

　Reprinted miniature poster of "Time Gal".

Reprint pamphlet of "Ninja Hayate

Pamphlet of "Ninja Hayate".

Taito LD Game Collection Sound Application (with serial code)

　This is an application for Nintendo Switch to enjoy the sound modes of the 3 titles in the collection. Serial code is included.

Game "Time Gal Rebirth" (Serial code included)

　A game that depicts what happens after "Time Gyaru. Serial code is included.

The game "Space Battleship Yamato: Arcade Game Edition" is included in the "Amazon Prime Day" limited edition product!

Amazon.co.jp (hereinafter referred to as "Amazon") will be accepting pre-orders for limited edition products that come with the game "Space Battleship Yamato: Arcade Game Edition" exclusively on "Prime Day," a sale that will be held from midnight on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 to 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Space Battleship Yamato: Arcade Game Edition

　This is a version of the LD game "Space Battleship Yamato" porting the contents of the arcade version at the time.

*This product may be sold for a fee at a later date.

Differences between the contents of "Space Battleship Yamato HD Remaster Taito LD Game Collection" and "Space Battleship Yamato Arcade Game Edition

Space Battleship Yamato HD Remaster Taito LD Game Collection: Based on the Arcade Edition, this is a ported version with HD remastered images and improved gameplay.

Space Battleship Yamato: Arcade Game Edition"...A version of the LD game "Space Battleship Yamato" ported with the resolution and gameplay of the arcade version at the time.

Product Information
Taito LD Game Collection
Compatibility Nintendo Switch
Genre: Action
Maker: Taito Corporation
Release date: December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
Price: Normal Edition 9,680 yen (including tax), Special Edition 19,580 yen (including tax)
CERO: To be reviewed

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