Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute Announced for Nintendo Switch with Global Release

City Connection has officially announced the launch of Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute, a new Nintendo Switch compilation that brings together two beloved titles from the era of the Sega Saturn.

Scheduled for release on May 29, 2025, in Japan, the collection will also see a confirmed worldwide English release, making both games available for download individually via the Nintendo eShop. Steam-Heart’s & Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute marks the latest entry in the Saturn Tribute series, which aims to revive classic Sega Saturn games with modern enhancements.

This dual-package celebrates diverse gameplay experiences, with Steam-Heart’s delivering a sci-fi shoot ‘em up adventure, while Advanced Variable Geo offers competitive fighting in an anime-inspired universe. Enhanced Features for the Modern Player The Saturn Tribute editions introduce numerous quality-of-life upgrades tailored to both series veterans and newcomers.

These enhancements include gameplay rewind, quick save, and customizable extra options—features that have garnered praise in previous Saturn Tribute releases.

A comprehensive digital manual ensures players can familiarize themselves with controls, features, and strategies across both titles. In comment on the enhancements, City Connection stated that these options are designed to 'broaden accessibility and enjoyment for all players, whether revisiting the classics or discovering them for the first time.' Game Overviews Steam-Heart’s places players on the besieged planet Westina, under threat from the viral menace and the oppressive Master Embrios.

The game includes multiple modes: a fully voiced story campaign, arcade stages, score attack with time-based challenges, and boss rush for intensive encounters.

Newly added support allows players to increase endurance and retain weapon items between stages—improvements that address feedback from the original release. Advanced Variable Geo centers on the frenetic battles of the VG tournament, where the world’s strongest waitresses compete for a substantial prize and honor.

Players can choose between standard tournament battles, narrative-driven story mode featuring animated sequences, and classic versus battles for multiplayer or solo competition.

The Saturn Tribute version introduces a handy on-screen command guide and simplified controls for executing super moves, making it more approachable for fighting game enthusiasts of all skill levels. Global eShop Release City Connection has confirmed that both Steam-Heart’s and Advanced Variable Geo will be available as separate downloads on the Nintendo eShop, ensuring wide availability for Nintendo Switch owners worldwide.

This global rollout underscores the publisher’s commitment to bringing classic experiences to new audiences without barriers of language or region. For more updates on Saturn Tribute releases and detailed Nintendo Switch coverage, readers can visit the official City Connection website and stay tuned for upcoming Nintendo Direct announcements.

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