City Connection has announced JALECOlle Famicom Edition, a new line of emulated Famicom/NES reissues from the Jaleco catalogue. City Connection will be skipping over more marquee titles in favour of “10+α” deeper cuts, including games that have never been reissued on consoles before. These will be release once a month and will be priced around ¥1000 each and will include around ten games in total.

The format will be mostly identical to those seen with other City Connection/Empty Clip projects like Hebereke Enjoy Edition, in that they offer save states, rewind, screen options, galleries for scanned items like the box and manual, achievements as well as specific on-screen border gadgets that display extra/hidden game info and other specialised per-game settings. City Connection noted they are expanding on Hebereke Enjoy Edition’s “Special Snap” feature, which allowed you to view a subtitled gallery of all the Japanese version’s text in English and vice-versa, by allowing you to access live subtitles in-game, including new localizations for games that were only in one language. Additionally there will also be new featured arrangements of relevant tunes in the menus, provided by Daisuke Matsumoto.

Three games were announced this stream: Pinball Quest, releasing on August 1, as well as Yokai Club and Bio Senshi DAN, which did not receive dates. More details will be coming soon.

 

update:Pinball Quest has a US listing up and will cost $7.99 USD

 

Introducing ”JALECOlle Famicom Ver.” a project to release a series of Jaleco’s Famicom titles! The first title is “Pinball Quest”!

★Enjoy the thrilling and exhilarating pinball controls combined with an RPG storyline in this pinball action game!
※ This title includes both the Japanese and overseas versions in a 2-in-1 package.

The main mode is the quest mode ‘R.P.G.’ which incorporates novel ideas and systems as a pinball game. Additionally, you can play on three diverse tables: ‘POP! POP!’, ‘VIVA! GOLF’ and ‘CIRCUS’.

★R.P.G. Mode
Control the protagonist, Ball-kun, and rescue princess who is trapped at the top of the castle!
There are 6 stages in total. Earn points and collect gold to purchase stoppers and flippers at the “Black Market” midway through stages. These upgrades can increase your attack power or create advantageous conditions on the table. Enjoy the enhancement elements unique to RPGs as you defeat bosses in each stage and aim for the top floor.

Pinball Quest
★Ball-kun’s Wallet Status
A new feature that visualizes the amount of gold (score) you have. Gold is obtained by defeating enemies or hitting bumpers and is used for shopping at the Dark Shop. Keep track of Ball-kun’s wallet status and earn the necessary gold to buy the items you want!

JALECOlle Common
★User-friendly Features for Beginners
Now includes “Rewind” to quickly undo mistakes with intuitive controls and “Quick Save & Load” to save and resume the game at any time.
★Convenient Subtitle Guide
The “Adventure Hints” feature displays tips for smooth adventures and the “Subtitle Guide” function explains the effects of items in stores and other locations.
An English Translation is also included for the Japanese version, allowing you to play the Japanese version in English.
A Japanese Translation is also included for the overseas (English) version, allowing you to play the English version in Japanese.
★Record Your Best Time
Now includes a “Simple Timer” to record the time from the beginning of the adventure to the defeat of the final boss.
You can aim for your best time while using Quick Save. Take on the challenge seriously without any rescue features. Record your best time!
★Packed with many more enjoyable features and options!
Now includes new achievements to challenge various in-game objectives.
Explore the gallery page to view package designs, manuals, flyers and more from the original releases.
Screen edge options to reduce screen distortion.
Screen filter options.
Wallpaper options.
Pause display options.

 

 

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