One eShop gem that's already been released this year is Vengeful Guardian: Moon Rider - a homage to classic 16-bit action platformers like Shinobi III and Hagane: The Final Conflict. If you've been holding out for a physical copy of this one, the good news is pre-orders are now live.

There's the option of a standard edition (34,90 €), collector's edition (69,90 €), and a deluxe edition (149,90 €) - note: European pricing:

Standard Edition:

  • The game is region free.
  • First Edition: includes an instruction booklet and reversible cover.
  • Limited to 3000 copies.

Collector's Edition:

This numbered edition of 800 copies includes:

  • The physical video game Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider for Nintendo Switch with a reversible cover and its instruction manual.
  • Game Series style cardboard box with silver Pantone.
  • 32-page booklet with interview of the creators (JoyMasher).
  • Original soundtrack on 2 CDs.
  • Double-sided A3 poster.

Deluxe Edition:

This numbered edition of 300 copies includes:

  • The physical video game Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider for Nintendo Switch with a reversible cover and its instruction manual.
  • Deluxe finish cardboard box with silver Pantone (numbered at 300 copies).
  • Retro 16-bit style plastic game box with instructions manual.
  • Game Series style cardboard box with silver Pantone.
  • 32-page booklet with interview of the creators (JoyMasher).
  • Audio tape with a selection of music tracks.
  • Original soundtrack on 2 CDs.
  • Double-sided A3 poster.
  • Keyart printed on brushed aluminom plate.

In our review of Venegeful Guardian: Moon Rider, we called it an absolute triumph in 'neo-retro' game design - boasting fluid combat, plenty of variety in environment and enemy design, and an art style that looked straight from the early '90s.

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[source pixnlove.com]