TAITO and M2 have announced that Operation Night Strikers will launch for Switch and PC on August 7. The game will be available multiple editions:
- Switch Physical Edition (7,480 yen)
- Included Titles and Versions (Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, Space Gun)
- Arcade Versions
- Console Port Versions
- Included Titles and Versions (Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, Space Gun)
- Switch and PC Digital Editions (4,730 yen)
- Included Titles and Versions (Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, Space Gun)
- Arcade Versions
- Included Titles and Versions (Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, Space Gun)
- Switch and PC Downloadable Content “Operation Night Strikers CS” (2,750 yen)
- Included Titles and Versions (Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, Space Gun)
- Console Versions
- Included Titles and Versions (Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, Space Gun)
A breakdown of all the versions for each title:
- Operation Wolf
- Arcade Versions
- JP
- JP Easy
- US
- US Easy
- Console Versions
- FC
- NE
- SEGA Master System
- Arcade Versions
- Operation Thunderbolt
- Arcade Versions
- JP
- JP Easy
- US
- US Easy
- US Mini
- Console Versions
- SN
- Arcade Versions
- Night Striker
- Arcade Versions
- JP
- World
- EU
- Console Versions
- MEGA-CD
- Arcade Versions
- Space Gun
- Arcade Versions
- JP
- JP Easy
- US
- US Easy
- Console Versions
- SEGA Master System
- Arcade Versions
A physical Special Edition (pictured) will also be available for Switch, which among other bonuses, includes a download code to play M2’s upcoming NIGHT STRIKER GEAR ahead of its official release.
Here is an overview of the collection, via its Steam page:
About
Operation Wolf and Night Striker, two milestones of the 80s arcade movement in one action-packed compilation! Relieve all the high-speed arcade thrills and explosive spills!
Title Lineup
- Operation Wolf (Versions: Arcade, Famicom, NES, SEGA Master System)
- Operation Thunderbolt (Versions: Arcade, SNES)
- Night Striker (Versions: Arcade, Mega CD)
- Space Gun (Versions: Arcade, SEGA Master System)
Operation Wolf
Using only a machine gun and rocket-propelled grenades, you alone must infiltrate enemy territory, secure the hostages, then get them safely to the extraction point! The mission code is Operation Wolf.
Operation Thunderbolt
A hostage rescue mission in Africa and only one man can help! Roy Adams, hero of Operation Wolf is back, and this time his former green beret team-mate, Hardy Jones joins the fight. Your mission code is Operation Thunderbolt. Impossible odds are nothing to these men!
Night Striker
Become a member of the United Nations Special Action Force, a.k.a. Night Striker, and destroy the enemy terrorist organization with in your high-speed combat hovercraft: Intergray!
Space Gun
2039 AD: an age of space exploration. On their way to investigate an unexplained incident on a space station, a team of space marines receive a distress call from a cargo ship, but what could prepare them for the horrors onboard?! Use your multi-purpose rifle to slay the monsters and rescue the hostages!
Four faithful ports, complete with various gadgets, replay functions, and other useful features to enhance the originals!
Key Features
- Apply filters to simulate actual arcade monitors.
- New gadgets to display various useful information.
- Includes multiple arcade versions of each title.
- Save / load anytime during play.
- Upload your own play data, or download and view top ranking players’ data.
- Compatible with the Cyber Stick intelligent controller.
A reminder that footage of Night Striker Gear can be seen here.
