Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol. 2 Launches on Steam and GOG: Four Classic Shmups Arrive August 24, 2023

Bitwave Games Expands Toaplan Legacy With New Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol.

2 Bitwave Games, acclaimed for revitalizing retro classics, has officially announced the release of the Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol.

2.

This eagerly anticipated compilation celebrates the legacy of Toaplan, the pioneering Japanese developer renowned for its influential arcade shooters.

The new collection will be available on Steam and GOG starting August 24, 2023, bringing four beloved shoot 'em ups (shmups) to modern platforms and a new generation of players.

The Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol.

2 features a curated lineup of iconic titles: Slap Fight, Flying Shark, Fire Shark, and Hellfire.

These games were instrumental in defining the shmup genre throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, with Toaplan's reputation cemented among arcade enthusiasts around the globe.

Bitwave Games previously released the well-received Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol.

1, which introduced classic shooters to the PC market with updated features for contemporary play.

Their continued partnership with Toaplan demonstrates a strong commitment to preserving arcade history and making vintage games accessible to today's player base.

"Building on the success of our first Toaplan collection, we're excited to deliver more timeless shoot 'em ups to Steam and GOG," Bitwave Games commented in their announcement.

They highlighted their goal to faithfully recreate the original arcade experience, while introducing quality-of-life improvements for modern gamers.

Notably, some titles in this collection have seen recent re-releases on other platforms.

Hellfire, for example, was also featured in the Zero Fire collection on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

Moreover, previous collections have bundled Flying Shark and Fire Shark together, affirming the enduring appeal of these classics.

By bringing the Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol.

2 to Steam and GOG, Bitwave Games continues to expand access to these definitive shmups, meeting a growing demand for retro titles on digital storefronts.

As the August 24th release approaches, fans of the genre and arcade history alike can look forward to diving into these expertly restored games, either revisiting old favorites or experiencing these legendary shooters for the first time.

For more information about Bitwave Games, the Toaplan series, and updates on new releases, keep an eye on official channels and community announcements.

The collection is set to be a must-have for enthusiasts of classic arcade shooters and those interested in the origins of the shmup genre.

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