Last year, Sega began publishing theSega Agesbrand of re-releases on Nintendo Switch. These spruce up a variety of Sega Genesis and arcade classics, fromSonic the HedgehogtoGain Ground, and typically arrive in pairs every couple months here in the west. TheSega Agesreleases ofShinobiandFantasy Zonewere teasedduring the company’s FES 2019 livestreamand came out in Japan last fall. Today, Sega confirmed that they are coming westward later this month.
On January 23, you will be able to play theSega Agesversions ofShinobiandFantasy Zoneon Nintendo Switch for $7.99 each. That price may seem a little steep for these retro games initially, but they have both been tweaked a bit. InShinobi’scase, the standout addition is an easier Ages mode that makes the game easier with extra health and damage for Musashi. An added melee button and a new time rewinding feature will also give players more options while playing and definitely ease younger players into this tough game. you’re able to see theSega Agesversion of the game in action in the screenshots below:
While DualShockers' Iyane Agossah will go head-over-heels forShinobi, I’ve always had more of a soft spot forFantasy Zone, which also sees quite a few additions in its Nintendo Switch release. To start, Opa-Opa’s brother Upa-Upa is now playable. A new mode called Coin Stock that makes upgrading easier is present for newcomers, though older fans have just as much to look forward to as well! Extra bosses have been added to the game, as has a Time Attack mode. you may see some screenshots of this new version ofFantasy Zonebelow:
I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what the new additions to both have to offer on January 23. If you’re okay with the original versions of these titles, bothShinobiandFantasy Zonewere also part of theSega Genesis Mini’slineup last year, andyou can still pick that mini-console up on Amazon.
