Console Archives Toujinmakyouden Hercules no Eikou will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on May 21 for $7.99 / 800 yen, developer Hamster announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:
Rise up, Hero Hercules!
Toujinmakyouden Hercules ni Eikou was released by Data East in 1987 for an 8-bit home console.
This is a RPG game where you embark on a journey with the goal of defeating the Demon King Hades and rescuing the goddess Venus who has been taken to the underworld. Overcome the various difficulties that await, defeat the monsters that stand in your way, and gallantly rescue Venus!
(This title was originally released exclusively in Japan. While the user interface and manual are available in English, the game content is available in Japanese only.)
The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms.
In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and for some titles, a rewind function have been added, to support players in completing these classics.
Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference.
Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.
Watch a trailer below.
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Japanese