July 13th 2023.
Limited Run Games has been hard at work lately with a number of unexpected remasters and brand new games. The company, known for creating collector's editions and physical copies of digital-only games, recently held a summer showcase of upcoming releases.
The highest profile announcement was the Gex Trilogy, even though the games have been considered some of the lowest quality titles Limited Run Games has worked on. Although they weren't very good, they are filled with 90s nostalgia for those of the right age. The original series ran from 1995 to 1999 and was primarily released on the original PlayStation.
The remasters will be created using Limited Run's own Carbon Engine. This allows for changes such as resolution, interface, controller inputs, and console-specific features. The same engine is being used for releases such as the Jurassic Park retro collection and the Tomba! remaster from the ex-Capcom developer, Tokuro Fujiwara.
The showcase also includes the long lost Shantae game, originally intended for the GBA. It has been completed by developer WayForward teaming up with Limited Run. The same goes for the Clock Tower remaster, which was first rumoured earlier this year. Both games will be available as physical products, which helps with game preservation.
Other announcements include a cryptic tease about Limited Run collaborating with the Media Indie Exchange to make two all-new retro games based on popular 90s cartoons. There's also a range of physical editions of existing or already announced games, like the Karateka classic and the infamous Plumbers Don't Wear Ties. This last one has been widely regarded as one of the worst video games of all time and will be released on September 2023.
So, there's a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months. With Limited Run Games expanding into the realm of full-fledged publisher, who knows what other surprises are in store!
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