Retro-bit has introduced what they’ve subsequent of their line of retro re-issues; Remove Down for the Genesis/Mega Drive. Pre-orders will run from as we speak November 28, 2023 to January 2, 2024.

I do know, Remove Down appears like a bizarre medical time period for a bowel motion, and it doesn’t assist that you could be not have heard of it earlier than. It was solely launched on the Mega Drive in Japan and South Korea, and it’s believed that the manufacturing run solely consisted of some thousand items. It’s one of many few releases from developer Aprinet. It has by no means been launched digitally, and truly snagging a cartridge from its first run will run you upwards of $500. Some type of re-release is properly overdue.

When it was launched in 1993, Remove Down failed to essentially impress the Japanese press. It bought moderately lackluster opinions. Nevertheless, more moderen impressions from Western importers are much more favorable, and, for that matter, I believe it’s a reasonably wonderful recreation, as properly. If something, it’s simply not that unique being a horizontal shoot-’em-up in area with a remodeling ship. In fairly a couple of methods, it jogs my memory of Gley Lancer, one other recreation re-issued by Retro-Bit. There aren’t many bells and whistles, but it surely presents a laser-focused expertise.

Retro-Bit’s launch will characteristic a lenticular slip-cover, traditional Genesis/Mega Drive clamshell case with reversible artwork, a guide, and will probably be encased in a glittery, clear inexperienced shell that they consult with as “Emerald Nebula.” Whereas I’m not normally a fan of clear cartridges, I’ve a few of their earlier re-issues, and so they go all the best way with them. For the Valis and Gley Lancer cartridges, they even print the sport’s title on the again of the circuit board. It’s a reasonably deluxe manner of enshrining obscure video games.

Additionally of notice, Retro-Bit snuck in a “secret code for individuals who really feel the sport is a bit too troublesome” which might be discovered within the guide.

If you wish to nab Remove Down, pre-orders will open as we speak and run till January 2, 2024. They base what number of they’ll produce on what number of are pre-ordered. It will likely be accessible from Restricted Run Video games, Castlemania Video games, and Rondo Merchandise for North America, and can run you $59.99 USD.