An eShop gem that has been released this year is Guardian of Vengeance: Moon Rider – an homage to classic 16-bit action platforms like Shinobi III And Hagane: The Final Conflict. If you’ve been waiting for a physical copy of this, the good news is that pre-orders are available now.
There is an option of a standard version (€34.90), a collector’s version (€69.90) and a premium version (€149.90) – note: European prices:
Standard version:
- The game is free zone.
- First edition: includes an instruction booklet and reversible cover.
- Limited to 3000 copies.
Collector’s Edition:
This numbered edition of 800 copies includes:
- Physics video games Guardian of Vengeance: Moonrider for Nintendo Switch with its reversible cover and user manual.
- Game Series style cardboard box in Pantone silver.
- 32-page booklet with interview with creators (JoyMasher).
- Original soundtrack on 2 CDs.
- Double-sided A3 poster.
Deluxe version:
This numbered edition of 300 includes:
- Physics video games Guardian of Vengeance: Moonrider for Nintendo Switch with its reversible cover and user manual.
- Luxury finished cardboard box with silver Pantone (numbered as 300 copies).
- 16-bit vintage style plastic game box with instruction manual.
- Game Series style cardboard box in Pantone silver.
- 32-page booklet with interview with creators (JoyMasher).
- Audio tape with a selection of tracks.
- Original soundtrack on 2 CDs.
- Double-sided A3 poster.
- Keyart is printed on brushed aluminum plate.
In our review of Venegeful Guardian: Moon Rider, we called it an absolute win in ‘neoclassical’ game design – boasting fluid combat, plenty of variety. in the environment and enemy design, and an art style that looks straight from the early 90s.
