#console archives

Console Archives Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on July 9 for $14.99 / 1,500 yen, developer Hamster announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:

A kingdom of dreams, hope, and adventure.

Welcome to Marl Kingdom. Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure was released by Nippon Ichi Software in 1998 for a 32-bit home console. This is a musical RPG where Cornet, a girl with the magical power to befriend puppets, embarks on a journey to rescue a prince kidnapped by villains.

Work together with the puppets who fight for Cornet as you progress through the journey! The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms. In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and for some titles, a rewind function have been added, to support players in completing these classics. Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference. Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.

Watch a trailer below.

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Console Archives Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on May 14 for $11.99 / 1,200 yen, developer Hamster announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:

With the help of the master to defeat the evil ruler Gaia!

Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia was released by Toshiba-Emi in 1997 for a 32-bit home console. This is a simulation war game where Iros, a boy granted power from the heavens, embarks on a journey with the goal of defeating Gaia. With the help of Master, who can freely control monster armies, summon monsters from another world, defeat your enemies, and raise your own monsters.

The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms. In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, have been added, to support players in completing these classics. Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference. Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.

Watch a trailer below.

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Console Archives T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on July 2 for $7.99 / 800 yen, developer Hamster announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:

They chose to fight out rather than give up.

T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy was released by SUNSOFT in 1998 for a 32-bit home console. This action game puts you in the role of a special commando unit member, tasked with rescuing scientists held captive in the Togusa Building, which has been occupied by an armed group. Your only resources are your own physical strength and honed skills.

The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms. In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and for some titles, a rewind function have been added, to support players in completing these classics. Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference. Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.

Watch a trailer below.

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Console Archives Hercules no Eikou II: Taitan no Metsubou will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on July 16 for $7.99 / 800 yen, developer Hamster announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:

To my dearest, and to the brave…

Hercules no Eikou II: Taitan no Metsubou was released by Data East in 1989 for an 8-bit home console. This is a RPG game where you play as a hero traveling a vast world to defeat monsters who plot to dominate it. Join forces with companions you meet along the way and restore peace and tranquility to the world.

(This title was originally released exclusively in Japan. While the user interface and manual are available in English, the game content is available in Japanese only.) The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms. In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and for some titles, a rewind function have been added, to support players in completing these classics. Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference. Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.

Watch a trailer below.

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Console Archives The Conveni will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on July 23 for $11.99 / 1,200 yen, developer Hamster announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:

Aim to be top of The Conveni in town!!

The Conveni was released by HUMAN in 1997 for a 32-bit home console. This simulation game lets you experience the management of a convenience store, from assessing the actions of rival stores, local needs, and product demands, to managing the entire business and conducting sales activities such as in-store sales. Let’s take a good look at your “convenience store business sense”!!

Enjoy the experience of running your usual convenience store from a management perspective. The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms. In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and for some titles, a rewind function have been added, to support players in completing these classics. Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference. Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.

Watch a trailer below.

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