Akai Katana, Rising Star Games‘ latest Cave-developed shoot ’em up, will launch in North America on May 15 and in Europe on May 11, the publisher has announced.
The Xbox 360 game includes the original arcade version in “jaw dropping high definition,” and even offers the original 4:3 mode for “the ultimate arcade experience.”
“Cave are world renowned for creating the biggest and best arcade shooters around, and we’re delighted to add Akai katana to that list, come May 11,” commented Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. “No other arcade shooter offers the same explosive entertainment and wanton destruction as Akai Katana, and we can’t wait to let this lose on the public.”
Beginning May 7, Rising Star will release a series of tutorial videos to guide newcomers to arcade shooters. You’ll be able to find them here.