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Heaven's Vault physical

Following a previous Switch eShop debut, Strictly Limited Games has announced a physical release of Heaven’s Vault. Along with a standard edition (or technically limited edition), a Special Limited Edition is planned.

The regular version simply comes with the game and a manual. With the Special Limited Edition, fans will be provided with a special box, the same manual, original soundtrack with previously unreleased bonus tracks, ten puzzle cards, timeline of the Nebula, notebook, bookmark, and four transparent stickers. They’ll be limited to 1,900 units and 900 units respectively.

Breakers Collection physical

Strictly Limited Games has announced an exclusive, limited physical release for Breakers Collection.

The game will be sold standalone, but a collector’s edition is also planned. They’ll be limited to 4,000 copies and 3,000 copies respectively.

The collector’s edition includes:

  • Collector’s edition box 

  • Colourful Game Manual  

  • Tia Langray Headband with Breakers Collection logo 

  • Two sweat wristbands with Breakers Collection logo  

  • Soundtrack with songs from both Breakers and Breakers Revenge 

  • Acrylic diorama featuring Tia Langray and Sho Kamui  

  • Arcade flyer for Crystal Legacy (original Breakers prototype), A5 size 

  • Double-sided poster with main visuals, A2 size 

  • Breakers collection die cut logo sticker 

  • 10 Character Cards, A7 size

  • Lenticular card

Here’s some information about Breakers Collection:

Over 20 years after the original release, Breakers finally breaks out of obscurity. We are proud to present to you the upcoming physical versions of both Breakers and Breakers Revenge in one refined collection, courtesy of the magnificent remastering efforts by QUByte. Easy to learn but challenging to master – this is a fighting game gem for retro fans and newcomers of all ages. This also marks Strictly Limited Games’ first release of a 2D fighting game, and we could not be prouder that it is a title with such a storied history that aligns so well with our values and deserves a permanent, physical legacy!

Key Features

  • A hidden gem from the golden age of arcade fighting games, remastered for modern consoles 

  • Makes full use of the Neo Geo’s power to deliver beautiful pixel graphics 

  • Sophisticated gameplay with fast and sharp controls that rewards tactics over button mashing 

  • Up 10 characters to choose from, each with their unique fighting style (8 in Breakers and 10 in Revenge)

  • Compete for life or death in the legendary FIST tournament in Arcade Mode 

  • Duke it out with your friends to assert dominance on your couch in classic Versus Mode  

  • Brand-new Training Mode, being a highly requested feature after the beta (Revenge only)  

  • Impeccable online multiplayer featuring rollback net code with casual and ranked modes, tested by the community during open beta (Revenge only) 

  • Global online ranking boards (Revenge only) 

  • Art Gallery Mode

Pre-orders for the physical versions of Breakers Collection open on Sunday, May 22nd, at 12 AM CET. Strictly Limited Games will be taking reservations here

Aaero Complete Edition physical

Three years after it originally came to Switch, Aaero: Complete Edition is now getting a physical release. Strictly Limited Games is handling distribution.

Like other releases from Strictly Limited Games, Aaero will have a Limited Edition (2,200 copies) and a Special Limited Edition (1,800 copies). The latter version comes with the game, special box, manual, spaceship acrylic standee, EDM-festival-style wristband, EDM-festival-style ticket (replica, individually numbered), EDM-concert-style poster (DIN A3), Aaero logo fabric patch, and bottle opener. Pricing is set at €29.99 and €49.99 respectively.

Super Life of Pixel physical

Super Life of Pixel, a 2D puzzle-platformer from Super Icon, is now getting the physical treatment.

Strictly Limited Games is behind the boxed versions, and will offer both a limited edition (2,000 copies) and special limited edition (800 copies). Pricing is set at €29.99 and €49.99 respectively.

Deathsmiles I & II physical

Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with City Connection, has announced that Deathsmiles I & II is coming west on Switch and physical versions are in the works. These shoot ’em up titles will be offered in boxed format with a Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition.

The Limited Edition has a copy of the game and a manual comes with a manual for €49.99. 2,800 copies will be made on Switch in total.

Panorama Cotton

Panorama Cotton will be released digitally for Switch on October 29, publisher ININ Games confirmed today. This will be the first time the title is appearing outside of Japan.

Panorama Cotton originally landed on the SEGA Mega Drive in 1994. It’s a pseudo-3D rail shooter with a new twist to the series. The game begins with a burnt willow appearing in the Queen’s garden that causes the behavior of her highness to get stranger and stranger, so Cotton and Silk go on a journey to find the evil willow burner and bring an end to the disaster.

Strictly Limited Games is planning physical versions of Panorama Cotton, with pre-orders set to begin on October 24. A limited edition, priced at €29.99, comes with the game and a manual. As for the €64.99 collector’s edition, you’ll get the following:

Clockwork Aquario

ININ Games and Strictly Limited Games have provided a release window update on Clockwork Aquario, a previously lost arcade game from Wonder Boy creator Ryuichi Nishizawa. The companies today confirmed plans to release the title on Switch this winter. It last had a vague 2021 launch window.

For those that missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview and trailer:

ConnecTank was initially planned as a digital-only title, but a physical version is now in the works as well. ININ, the publisher through the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store, has revealed plans to offer standard copies as well as a special “Noble Limited Edition”. They will be limited to 2,500 and 1,500 copies respectively.

The ConnecTank special edition has a bunch of goodies alongside the actual game. It comes with a commemorative coin, soundtrack, note pad, large poster, character cards, outdoor sticker, and manual.

Pre-orders for the physical versions of ConnecTank are now open here.

Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with 1CC and publisher Chorus Worldwide, are putting the shoot ’em up games Star Hunter DX and Space Moth: Lunar Edition on Switch.

Both titles will be releasing on the eShop soon. Additionally, Strictly Limited Games is offering pre-orders for boxed versions, including a limited edition and a special limited edition.

Here’s everything you need to know about Star Hunter DX and Space Moth: Lunar Edition as well as trailers for both titles:

Spelunker HD Deluxe Collector's Edition

Ganso Minna de Spelunker was announced for Switch in Japan earlier this year. Strictly Limited Games has now confirmed it has picked up the game for the west as Spelunker HD Deluxe. A release is planned for Q3 2021.

Spelunker HD Deluxe will be offered physically on Switch outside of Japan. Fans will even be able to pick up a collector’s edition that includes various goodies such as a figure with sound, soundtrack, and more.

Here’s an overview of Spelunker HD Deluxe, along with a trailer:


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