SAVE THE WORLD IN THIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SHOOTER!
Over 30 years ago, Gaiares was released for the SEGA Genesis® and Mega Drive consoles and it pushed the limit of what a console shooter could do. With over 10 minutes of anime-inspired cutscenes, a dynamic weapon system, massive bosses, and impressive graphics all crammed onto an 8 Mb cartridge. In this re-release, we've paid homage to its original release while also having the opportunity to speak to former playtester at Renovation Products, James Bunker who was featured in various ads for the game! Additionally, Retro-Bit will make a donation per purchase to the Video Game History Foundation in our mutual efforts for game preservation.
CINEMATIC CUTSCENES, TREACHEROUS COMBAT, AND MASSIVE BOSSES!
NOT CONVINCED? WHY NOT ASK THIS PRO GAMER AND SEE WHAT HE THINKS?
MSRP: $54.99 USD / €54.99 EUR
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This product will also be sold in-store after its release at local independent shops.
THIS LIMITED RELEASE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
Note: Finalized artwork and designs are subject to change.
Inspired by both the Tektite Missle power up and the real-life mineral, this cartridge is compatible with original and most 3rd party SEGA Genesis® and Mega Drive consoles. This stylish dark shell hides a black circuit board that contains a 5-volt chip, gold-plated contacts, and beveled insert points.
Featuring the cover art of the original Japanese release as well as a collection of shots from the in-game cutscenes. It will keep your game box safe but also provide a nice eye-catching piece to your collection.
You'll receive the game with the red and black Japanese box art but if you flip the insert over, you will get the orange North American box art.
No matter what number you get, know that you're a proud owner of a true classic - especially with this as proof!
There's more to experience than just finding out what button does what. Here you can find out more about the story, the characters, the weapons, and enemies you'll face.
Do you know him? Well, prepare to know more. The face from the ads for Gaiares has some insight into his time at Renovation Products and what he has been up to since.
It wouldn't be right without bringing this classic back! Free with each order, this t-shirt might inspire some of you to strike the Bunker pose - tag us online if you do!
The Video Game History Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games. The organization was founded in 2017 by historian, journalist, and game developer Frank Cifaldi.
Through our shared values and respect for the history of our industry, Retro-Bit is proud to partner and support the VGHF by donating a portion of the Gaiares re-release to this amazing cause.
Learn more at: gamehistory.org
Media Reviews
"This spectacular shoot-em-up is a must for space gunners everywhere. Novice space jockeys need not apply."
"...perhaps the greatest of all horizontally scrolling 2D shooters."
"An excellent-looking game, Gaiares is by far the toughest horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up available on the Mega Drive and is highly recommended to blasting fans who are hankering for a challenge."
"If you are assembling a Genny collection and fancy a bit of galactic thumb-numbing, Gaiares is a smart acquisition."
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