Update [Thu 21st Apr, 2022 19:30 BST] Strictly Limited Games has shared more details of their planned physical editions for the Zero Tolerance Collection, but with an extra surprise.
First, we've got some more details about the rerelease from a fresh press release:
First released in 1994 for Sega® Mega Drive / Sega® Genesis, Zero Tolerance sets players in a distant future where the universe has to face an alien invasion. That’s when the Zero Tolerance team is being called to protect mankind from the enemy!
- Fight back the aliens’ attack on the spaceship Europe-1 and repel their invasion on earth in Zero Tolerance.
- Hunt down the invaders on a subway mission in the never before released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground.
- Play through Zero Tolerance or Zero Tolerance Underground to unlock the prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance where you defeat the alien enemies on their home planet (only in Zero Tolerance Collection)
Features:
- Start Zero Tolerance with one of five characters to choose from - each with own individual attributes
- Collect laser guns, mines, a flamethrower and more to complete your versatile weapon arsenal
- Master several colourful and complex levels spanning over different main areas
- Choose your way to play! Kill all the enemies to enable checkpoints or rush through the levels if you want the thrill
- Including the never before released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground Including an unlockable prototype of Beyond Zero Tolerance (only in Zero Tolerance Collection)
So, as many readers suspected, Zero Tolerance Underground is the missing sequel to the original Mega Drive / Genesis classic! This alone, as well as the unreleased prototype for Beyond, make the collection more than worthwhile.
But, back to those shiny physical editions. Earlier today, we knew of two different versions. But Strictly Limited has announced a pair of new, unique releases that we're itching to get our hands-on. Pre-orders for all of these editions don't open until 24th April at Midnight CET, or 23rd April 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT / 11pm BST, so mark that in your calendar.
First, let's take a look at what you'll get if you pre-order the Special Limited Edition:
- Special Limited Edition Box
- Game for Nintendo Switch or PS4
- Colourful Game Manual
- 2 reversible Posters (DIN A3)
- 3 Logo Stickers
- Postcard Set
- Cardboard Standee
- Soundtrack CD Game Flyer (DIN A6)
For €49.99 / $55.99, that's a pretty good haul of treats! Plus you're getting three different games. You'll have to snap one up quick, though, as there will only be 2,000 copies of the Switch version available to pre-order.
The Standard Edition is limited to 3,000 Switch copies, and for a little more than half the price, will just get you a boxed copy of the game. If that's all you want, then that's pretty much perfect.
The surprise release, however, is a Mega Drive or Genesis cartridge of Zero Tolerance, complete with its never-before-released sequel Zero Tolerance Underground. And yes, it's a working cartridge, so if you have this retro console to hand, then you can play this lost sequel on original hardware — if you can get your hands on one, of course.
Even though Zero Tolerance Underground is on the standard modern-day release, how cool is it that you have the chance to play a decades-old sequel, that never saw the light of day, on the hardware it was originally intended to release on?
There are only 1,500 of each cartridge available, and each costs €49.99 / $55.99. And we had to share the manual, too. Who misses manuals? We sure do. Almost as much as the Mega Drive...
That's a lot of new information in less than a day. We're going to keep an eye on this one. And again, don't forget that pre-orders for these limited edition physical releases open on 24th April at Midnight CET.
Original story [Thu 21st Apr, 2022 12:30 BST] Technopop's classic arena shooter Zero Tolerance will be coming to Switch this year — but not alone. Publisher QUByte Interactive has announced the Zero Tolerance Collection, which brings three games together in one package: Zero Tolerance, Zero Tolerance Underground (the lost sequel to the first game), and an unlockable, previously-unreleased demo Zero Tolerance Beyond.
In the original game, Zero Tolerance is an elite squad of five members. Each member has their own unique weapon and gameplay style. After picking one of the five members, you have to infiltrate the flagship Europa-1 — which has been attacked by extra-terrestrials — to erase all evidence of this invasion.
The objective is to kill every enemy in every level to gain a password, which will allow you to progress. If your character is killed, you can no longer play as them, and must select a new character to take control; if all five characters die, it's game over.
This modern repackaging adds a few neat quality-of-life features to the game, but the original experience is largely retained, so fans can enjoy this rerelease how they want. Here's a list of all of the collection's features from QUByte:
Game Features
- +40 unique levels to complete
- Classic FPS action and adrenaline
- Environment completely in 3D with a 360° degree perspective
- 5 save state slots per game
- 4 screen filters (XBR, CRT, Smooth and Sharp)
- 3 screen types (Normal, Fit and Stretch)
QUByte is also partnering with Stricly Limited Games to release two limited edition physical releases of the collection. The Zero Tolerance Collection - Limited Edition, which includes a manual (just like the old days!) will be available for €29.99 / $34.99, while The Zero Tolerance Collection - Special Limited Edition comes with a soundtrack, posters, stickers, and more, and will cost €49.99 / $55.99.
We're excited to revisit this 1994 classic later this year when the Zero Tolerance Collection launches on Switch. We don't have an exact release date, but we'll let you know when we do!
Did you used to play Zero Tolerance on the Mega Drive / Genesis? Will you be picking up the collection? Let us know.
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I absolutely loved that game as a kid!
The later levels (the hive) are extremely difficult!
I am 100% picking this up physically!
I remember buying this game from Woolworths years ago. If there was one game I thought I'd never see re-released this would be it. Day 1 purchase!
WOW! Would never have expected this, I loved the original on Mega Drive.
Had the original on Genesis. Seeing random games like this be preserved is so refreshing compared to the last decade of multiple ports of the same game between three distinct generations.
No. It sucked first time around. Did anyone know there was a second one? Exactly.
@SpringDivorce I did, but it was never released as far as I know.
Never played this one. Yet another for the collection I suppose. SLG have been serving up some great physical releases lately.
I read about this game in magazines and I always wanted to try it. I had a little notebook as a kid where I put it on my list of games I had to find and play. It was the only title on the list that I never ever found. Not to rent. Not to buy. Nowhere. I’m sure it doesn’t exactly hold up after all these years, but I can’t believe I’m finally getting the opportunity to cross it off my list. Surreal!
STOP GIVING YOUR GAMES TO STRICTLY LIMITED FR
@Zuljaras I’d be interested if Piko interactive wasn’t involved:(
Never owned this one but borrowed it. An excellent FPS. Will definitely buy and recommend. That’s another retro game I didn’t expect to see, making a comeback. Between Aladdin and the Ninja Turtles games, it seems anything’s possible. Keep em coming.
Also loved the original game as a kid. Great classic shooter.
I'm sure this wasn't an arena shooter.
It would be cool if they improve the frame rate, draw distance and screen size, otherwise this is a very strange port indeed.
I loved the original but was happy to put up with a lot to play an FPS on mega drive.
I absolutely adored that the game carried on without ever stopping to load. The first game, at least, was set in a large tower, and any level loading was done in real-time as you traversed from floor to floor.
As a kid, I found that downright amazing!!
I watched the trailer. Male voice playing for a female character. I hope the actual game isn't like that. Not a fan of this release since the game used to be available for free on the developer's website.
Wow how did those douchebags at Piko got a hold of the two cancelled Genesis ZT expansions? I remember hearing about Beyond Zero Tolerance and Underground Zero Tolerance, I didn't think Piko would come and actually finish them for modern systems unless those were already finish back then and Piko just come and snatch em for themselves. Also QUByte, these guys never did update on Rage of the Dragons or the Breakers Collection, really don't like how these guys do business. They announced upcoming games with all of them not having any release date at all years after announcement. Simply terrible, just give these to HAMSTER or M2 please.
I find all the Piko dislike in the comments interesting. Is it over the Glover situation or something more? To be honest, the Glover rights situation is nothing worth getting in a twist over, the game isn't worth remembering or replaying.
Nope 👎 no chance
I still own the cartridge. At the time, having previously owned a C64, I though this one was really atmospheric. It doesn't hold up well though these days, at least in it's original form.
@Magician
Was gonna ask the same, their preservation work seems great?
@SpringDivorce Like most of the boutique publishers, Strictly Limited published games are hit and miss. They have a tendency to release their games via retail after preorders for the supposed limited editions go live exclusively through their store. Kind of sketchy, but the quality of their products are higher than say Limited Run's, imo.
Duke'M Nukem clone - at worse the graphics are horrible...
Damn this is a blast from the past. I had this on my Genesis back in the 90's and loved it. Definitely getting in on this! Big bonus that the unreleased sequel is included!
Played it back in the day, still have the cart but honestly it's best to he left in the past. I'm sure I played a beta of the sequel and it wasn't anything worth playing.
System link multi-cart multiplayer on Switch must obviously be supported for them to go through all this trouble, right?
@SwitchForce This came out a couple years before Duke Nukem 3D. It was more of a Blakestone or Wolfenstein 3D clone. I owned it on Genesis back in 1994 or 1995.
Maybe one of these days Strictly Limited will ship my Turrican collection that I ordered Feb 2021!!!
Duke Nukem 3D - January 29, 1996
Zero Tolerance - September 30, 1994
@SwitchForce
Average back in the days and rather bad now.
These did not age well
@Specter_of-the_OLED They didn't finish Beyond Zero Tolerance, it says it's still the unfinished prototype and is only included as a bonus extra.
Dunno about Underground, I don't remember hearing about that one before.
I have the original Sega Genesis cartridge played it allot and I'm definitely grabbing this collection day 1.
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