As we’ve repeated on several occasions now, one of the best things about the current generation of consoles is that we’re starting to see a lot of retro releases resurrected and made readily available on modern hardware. The SUNSOFT Is Back! Retro Game Selection package for PS5 celebrates that fact, offering a trio of 80s titles translated into English for the first time.

As confirmed in the press materials, the games are:

  • Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1986) – As fireworks maker Kantaro, prevent evil merchants from turning his creations into weapons!
  • The Wing of Madoola (1986) – Help fierce warrior Lucia retrieve the powerful Wing of Madoola from the evil King Daltos. Directed by Kenji Sada (Blaster Master), with music from Naoki Kodaka (Albert Odyssey, Super Fantasy Zone).
  • Ripple Island (1988) – Play as Kyle, a young boy dreaming of a better life, who answers King Dotella’s call for help against the nefarious Emperor Groaker. Directed by Atsushi Sakai (Atlantis no Nazo, Ikki), with music from Naoki Kodaka.
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All three games will be presented in their original Japanese, with an English option available. They’ll also feature quality of life improvements, like save states, rewind, and filters. In addition, you’ll find galleries with original artwork, and 3D renders of each title’s original game cartridge.

The collection’s due out on 6th September, and pre-orders are open for physical PS5 versions. If you plump up for the Deluxe Edition, which is limited to 500 copies and costs €34.99, you’ll get a reversible cover, double-sided poster, and SUNSOFT acrylic stand.

[source redartgames.com, via gematsu.com]