A fantastical trio of arcade shoot 'em ups is coming digitally on July 1st!
Stuttgart, Germany - 19th June 2025 - Today,ININ, Tozai Games, Irem are back with the third instalment of the Irem Collection! Get ready for a high-fantasy ride through one of the Irem golden eras where magic, machines and mayhem came together to deliver a trio of true arcade treasures!
Unlike the previous volumes, this time, we will bring three fantasy-infused shoot 'em up titles that will challenge your play-skill and imagination. Fly with choppers, broomsticks or dragons as you blast your way through skies filled with bizarre enemies and contend with some seriously intense action!
Irem Collection Volume 3 will be available digitally only, coming July 1st on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5/4, and Xbox for only €24,99!
Meet Mr. Heli, the quirky, legged chopper with a whole lot of firepower! Debuting in Japanese arcades in 1987, this multidirectional "cute 'em up" shooter lets you pilot through inventive stages filled with puzzle-like maps, hidden paths, and massive bosses. Mine crystals, earn cash, and upgrade your arsenal to keep those rotor blades spinning! This arcade classic created a sensation when it was released, and made players wonder how a game that looked so cute could kick so much ass!
Magic meets mayhem in Mystic Riders, the 1992 fantasy shooter where you ride broomsticks and battle giant sky turtles, flaming demons, and other mythical creatures. Use your broom as a boomerang to block projectiles, dodge-roll past dangerous hazards, and blast through vibrant worlds. Don't go it alone – team up in local co-op as Mark the wizard or Zeal the witch for an enchanted ride through arcade history. Mystic Riders features some very original gameplay mechanics, making it both interesting and fun to play – while also challenging players in ways that other shooters never could!
Finally, from brooms to dragons – the 1989 arcade gem Dragon Breed throws you into a biomechanical nightmare! Ride into battle on the mighty dragon Bahamoot who can shield you from danger and scorch everything in your path. Think R-Type meets fantasy apocalypse – with wings. This fabulous coin-op was overlooked by many players when it was released, but now you have the chance to see for yourself why so many arcade aficionados consider this to be one of Irem's best-kept secrets.
Irem Collection Volume 3 Highlights:
Three high-fantasy and sci-fi horizontal shoot 'em ups from Irem
Included Versions:
Mr. Heli/Battle Chopper: Arcade (EN/JP), PC Engine (JP)
Mystic Riders: Arcade (EN/JP)
Dragon Breed: Arcade (EN/JP)
Gameplay features:
Optional controller enhancements, including rapid-fire button assignment and customizable control layouts.
Quick save/load and built-in rewind to keep the action flowing.
Display filters to recreate that original arcade look and feel.
Worldwide leaderboards to show off your high-score dominance.
Local 2-player co-op in Mystic Riders for magical tag-team action.
Packed with bizarre enemies, massive bosses, and legendary gameplay.
Don't just try Volume 3! Remember Volume 1 and Volume 2 are also digitally available on the same platforms. Collect all three and have the ultimate experience of Irem's arcade legacy!
About ININ
ININ focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World," "CrossCode," "Cotton Reboot," "Slaps and Beans" and as the publishing partner for TAITO titles "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back" and "The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors" in North America and Europe. Nume３rous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information, visit www.iningames.com.
About Tozai Games
From the classics of yesterday to the original IP of tomorrow, Tozai Games delivers lasting gaming experiences to passionate gamers around the globe. Based in Bellevue, Washington, and Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, Tozai Games is an experienced team of professionals dedicated to building successful licensing and publishing relationships around the world. Nintendo Entertainment System, NES, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo Switch™, and The Nintendo Switch logo are registered trademarks of Nintendo. "PS" Family logo "PlayStation," "PS4" and "PS5" are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox One, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.
