BitWave Games just announced PC versions of more Toaplan’s classics. The first set, Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Volume 1, included Truxton, Twin Cobra, Out Zone, and Zero Wing. Read my review of the collection following a few updates here. Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Volume 2 releasing later this month, includes Hellfire, Fire Shark, Flying Shark, and Slap Fight. Watch the Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Volume 2 release date announcement trailer below:
- Slap Fight: Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan’s brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features! Wishlist it on Steam here.
- Fire Shark: Get ready for classic shoot-’em-up action in Toaplan’s Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world… Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor! Wishlist it on Steam here.
- Flying Shark: Experience Toaplan’s arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is! Wishlist it on Steam here.
- Hellfire: Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan’s first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras! Wishlist it on Steam here.
Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Volume 2 features
- Authentic emulation with minimal input lag (input processing and rendering are all done on the same frame).
- Instrument panels with additional gameplay information and artwork in vertical titles.
- Gameplay can be rewinded between 10 and 18 minutes.
- Assist features, such as auto-fire.
- Very Easy Mode, allowing beginners to master each game at their own pace.
- Pixel-perfect display or full-screen scaling in both windowed and full-screen modes.
- Rotate the game in 90-degree increments.
- Choose between Raw Windows Input or Steam Input.
- You can practice your skills using the practice mode.
- A brand new Mirror Mode (in select titles).
Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Volume 2 launches on PC via Steam and GOG on August 24 including Hellfire, Fire Shark, Flying Shark, and Slap Fight. Check out the Steam pages for them here.
