Retro-Bit has introduced that the subsequent of their line of retro reissues is Cybernator beneath the identify that the Gods of Nomenclature supposed: Assault Go well with Valken.

Not solely is Assault Go well with Valken adopting the identify of its unique Japanese launch, Retro-Bit can also be going to the trouble of retranslating it and restoring the content material that was censored within the Western launch. Again in March, Rainmaker Productions partnered with M2 to make an analogous re-release occur on Swap as Assault Go well with Valken: Declassified. Nonetheless, this launch received’t be utilizing the identical script. Additionally, as said within the press launch, they weren’t capable of preserve the protagonist identify entry perform, so, as Retro-Bit places it, “everybody will get to be Jake!”

The brand new launch will are available two flavors: the Deluxe Version, which comes with an embossed slipcase and a few further swag for $79.99, and the Collector’s Cartridge, which simply consists of the sport, a hardcover field, and an instruction handbook for $59.99. Each shall be restricted manufacturing runs based mostly on the variety of preorders they rack up. Retro-Bit lately despatched me a care field of a few of their releases, and I can inform you that their reissues are fairly deluxe.

I’ve written about Assault Go well with Valken extra occasions and in additional depth than I believed I ever would. It’s a fairly wonderful title, and one of many best possible side-scrolling mech video games to ever have been produced. Its North American launch as Cybernator reduce just a few options, resembling character profiles, and censored the ending. These weren’t drastic adjustments by the requirements on the time, however a whole lot of followers swear by the unique model.

Pre-orders for the Assault Go well with Valken reissue shall be open from October third to November fifth, 2023 on Castlemania Video games and Restricted Run Video games. The completed produce is anticipated to ship Q1 of 2024.