Ratalaika Games has some exciting news for classic action platformer fans out there. The game publisher has partnered with Masaya Games and Shinyuden to bring Cyber Citizen Shockman to various gaming platforms in the United States. For the first time ever, retro game enthusiasts can access this exciting game.
Cyber Citizen Shockman’s journey of success began back in 1989 when it first launched for PC Engine gaming console in Japan. The game’s popularity progressed, and it was later re-released on PS3, PSP, Wii, and Wii U. Still, this is the first time it will be accessible outside of Japan.
The retro arcade action platformer is set to launch on May 19 for $5.99 on different gaming platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Game enthusiasts can look forward to the intricate features that make Cyber Citizen Shockman the perfect action-packed platformer for all ages.
The story of Cyber Citizen Shockman follows the tale of two Japanese schoolchildren named Tasuke and Kyapiko, who are androids made by a scientist known only as Doc. The scientist invented Tasuke and Kyapiko with armored superhuman powers to fight against the evil forces of Dark Skull, led by a group of goons known as The Skull Force. In the game, gamers will battle The Skull Force, who have taken over the city and have captured civilians in different locations. As the player controls Shockman, they will have to take over the city, rescue hostages, defeat the enemies and ultimately take down Dark Skull and his gang.
The game is not only thrilling but also offers gamers a whole range of features, including 18 exciting platforming stages with multiple routes to explore. Players can unlock various upgrades and even access an image gallery from handmade scans with ease. The game has a brand new English translation plus old Japanese originals with a complete and user-friendly interface. Tech-savvy gamers will love the game’s added features, which include save states and a CRT filter.
Suu Urabe, a famous mangaka, created the character design and the main illustrations of the game. The game’s exciting features, coupled with the well-crafted storyline and animation, make it stand apart as a side-scrolling action-packed platformer. Game enthusiasts should mark May 19 on their calendars as the day to get their devices and experience Cyber Citizen Shockman.
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