Piko Interactive has announced plans to crowdfund remastered versions of Thinking Rabbit's 1988 action-adventure 8 Eyes for Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis and Game Boy Advance.
The move follows Piko's earlier re-releases of the title on PC via Steam in 2019 and on Evercade in 2020 as part of the Piko Interactive Collection 1.
According to Piko Interactive, the updated builds will feature upgraded graphics and improved sound, alongside a 'special NES commemorative edition' and a collectible vinyl soundtrack that highlights composer Kenzou Kumei's original score with newly recomposed arrangements.
Piko says additional platform releases are planned as stretch goals for the campaign, with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Neo Geo listed among the potential targets.
No firm launch date for the crowdfunding campaign has been announced; Piko lists the effort as 'coming soon' and the Kickstarter page already accepts registrations for backer alerts.
There are likewise no confirmed eShop listings or Nintendo Direct appearances tied to this announcement at this time.
Historical context and reception
8 Eyes originally launched on the NES in 1988 and earned a mixed critical reception.
Electronic Gaming Monthly's review crew described the title as a competent imitation of Konami's Castlevania series, noting gameplay that was 'slightly above average' but not outstanding.
In our later look at Piko Interactive Collection 1, we observed that the original NES release shared clear similarities with Castlevania but did not reach the same level of design polish.
Community reaction to the game's difficulty and design has been divided; some players praised the soundtrack and ambition, while others criticized the original's pacing and challenge, with a number of players calling the experience frustrating.
What to watch for
Piko Interactive's campaign will clarify which versions receive physical production, exact release windows, and what will be unlocked via stretch goals.
Until the Kickstarter goes live, confirmed facts remain Piko's ownership of the rights, the 2019 Steam and 2020 Evercade releases, and the publisher's stated plan to pursue updated releases for classic cartridges and modern platforms.
Readers interested in alerts can register on the project's Kickstarter page to be notified when the campaign launches.
The move follows Piko's earlier re-releases of the title on PC via Steam in 2019 and on Evercade in 2020 as part of the Piko Interactive Collection 1.
According to Piko Interactive, the updated builds will feature upgraded graphics and improved sound, alongside a 'special NES commemorative edition' and a collectible vinyl soundtrack that highlights composer Kenzou Kumei's original score with newly recomposed arrangements.
Piko says additional platform releases are planned as stretch goals for the campaign, with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Neo Geo listed among the potential targets.
No firm launch date for the crowdfunding campaign has been announced; Piko lists the effort as 'coming soon' and the Kickstarter page already accepts registrations for backer alerts.
There are likewise no confirmed eShop listings or Nintendo Direct appearances tied to this announcement at this time.
Historical context and reception
8 Eyes originally launched on the NES in 1988 and earned a mixed critical reception.
Electronic Gaming Monthly's review crew described the title as a competent imitation of Konami's Castlevania series, noting gameplay that was 'slightly above average' but not outstanding.
In our later look at Piko Interactive Collection 1, we observed that the original NES release shared clear similarities with Castlevania but did not reach the same level of design polish.
Community reaction to the game's difficulty and design has been divided; some players praised the soundtrack and ambition, while others criticized the original's pacing and challenge, with a number of players calling the experience frustrating.
What to watch for
Piko Interactive's campaign will clarify which versions receive physical production, exact release windows, and what will be unlocked via stretch goals.
Until the Kickstarter goes live, confirmed facts remain Piko's ownership of the rights, the 2019 Steam and 2020 Evercade releases, and the publisher's stated plan to pursue updated releases for classic cartridges and modern platforms.
Readers interested in alerts can register on the project's Kickstarter page to be notified when the campaign launches.
