Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute, new version of the classic game, gets western release date on Nintendo Switch

Today, Clear River Games shared the news that it will be publishing Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute in the west on Nintendo Switch very soon. It’ll be ready to go digitally on March 21, 2025 digitally and May 22, 2025 physically.

Japan has had access to Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute for almost a year. However, it did not end up launching in North America or Europe. Soon fans overseas will be able to get their hands on the classic game – which launched first on SEGA Genesis and later the SNES – as well.

Here’s a ton of information about it:

A 32-bit sequel to the 1990’s game Assault Suit Leynos (known as ‘Target Earth’ in the US) for the Sega Megadrive Genesis system, the winning combination of mech-themed run and gun shooting gameplay and anime inspired artwork, went on to spawn Assault Suit Leynos 2 for the Sega Saturn as well as the much-loved prequel, Assault Suit Valken (Cybernator) for the Super Nintendo system in 1992.

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute, now fully localised into multiple languages, builds on the winning formula, adding layers of strategy via new systems including multiple, customizable assault suits, a staggering array of imaginative weapons and an auto-aiming difficulty feature that adapts to the skill of the gamer! Finally Western PlayStation and Nintendo gamers can finally experience the epic storytelling and high-octane gameplay made famous by this audacious classic.

In the year 2123 AD, space colonies facing the threat of over population, rebel against orders from Earth, intent on becoming ever more independent. With the political turmoil at an all-time high, the sudden assassination of the Prime Minister of the Zenes federation, plunges the region into all-out war with the neighbouring Republic of Sanraal. Desperate to overcome the odds, the President of Sanraal gives a special order to the 12th Special Assault Suits Squad. Composed of notorious troublemakers and delinquents, the unit commonly known as ‘The 12th SAS’ gets ready to fight the ultimate battle against insurmountable odds.

A hardcore shooter full of bombast and brains, Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute sees gamers select their chosen assault suit and arm themselves with a diverse arsenal of weapons as they navigate through seven challenging stages of mayhem. Tailor your suit’s parameters to optimize your performance for success and unlock more powerful weapons (including previously unattainable ones made available due to modern bug fixes!). Choose with care however, as your armament choices influence your field of view, with the camera seamlessly zooming in and out to capture the action. Whether you prefer auto or manual aiming, the choice is yours as you brace yourself for an escalating challenge, with the difficulty level adjusting to spawn increasingly formidable enemies.

The western release of Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute arrives with a host of quality-of-life features designed for a modern audience.

Key Features

• Localized Text – For the first time, gamers can view the text in Spanish, German and French alongside Japanese and English.
• Rewind your game to correct fatal mistakes.
• Quick Save / Quick Load allows you to tackle each challenging stage at a time of your choice.
• Button Configuration allows gamers to configure the game as they wish.
• Rapid Fire adds further intensity to the shooting action.
• Enhanced Boost Functionality gives you the lift you need, adding further strategic opportunities.
• Increased Durability allows gamers to take a little more battle damage.
• Hint Function allows gamers to move through the game at an easier pace.

A trailer promoting the release date for Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute on Nintendo Switch in the west is available below.

Release Date Trailer

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