Taito Milestones 2 is a Switch-exclusive collection of 10 arcade classics from Taito. The collection will feature a quality assortment of games, including three co-op shoot 'em ups: Darius II, Gun Frontier, and Metal Black. The first Taito Milestones didn't have as strong a games lineup, but collectors might still want to own them both. Hence, Strictly Limited Games has opened preorders for a bundle with physical editions of both games. For even more physical goodness, a new collectors edition and an upgrade for owners of the Taito Milestones 1 collectors edition are also up for grabs.
Strictly Limited offers the following bundles:
Taito Milestones 1 & 2 Bundle - $69.99 Taito Milestones 1 & 2 Collectors Edition Bundle - $109.99Additionally, these upgrades are available for owners of the previous Taito Milestones physical editions:
Taito Milestones 1 & 2 Bundle Upgrade - $39.99 Taito Milestones 1 & 2 Collectors Edition Bundle Upgrade - $39.99What's in the collections, you ask?
Taito Milestones 2 includes:
Ben Bero Beh, 1984, Platform. Armed with a fire extinguisher make your way through a burning building, one perilous floor after another to save your girlfriend Nao-chan! The Legend of Kage, 1985, Hack-and-slash. Utilize your shuriken and trusty kodachi sword to rescue Princess Kiri as the swift ninja Kage. Bravely face the forces of the nefarious warlord Yukigusa Yoshiro! Kiki Kaikai, 1986, Shoot ‘em up. Mischievous yōkai have captured the seven gods of fortune. Courageous shrine maiden Sayo-chan, free them! The NewZealand Story, 1988, Platform. Traverse the colorful maze-like levels as Tiki while dodging enemies left, right, up and down to hopefully free his Kiwi friends! Darius II, 1989, Shoot ‘em up. Hundreds of years after the events of Darius humanity once again clashes with the Belsar empire. Zip through the solar system and fight! Gun Frontier, 1990, Shoot ‘em up. Strap yourself into the seat of your revolver-shaped fighter plane and blast the alien space pirates out of the sky. Liberate the people of the space colony Gloria! Liquid Kids, 1990, Platform. Control Hipopo, the young hero of the hippo tribe, in a water bomb-flinging adventure to restore peace to Woody-Lake and rescue his girlfriend! Solitary Fighter, 1991, Fighting. Pick your fighter from a lineup of gritty combatants and challenge round after round of contenders on your way to the top! Metal Black, 1991, Shoot ‘em up. Conquer the alien race from Nemesis. Collect their Newalone molecules to use against them and overcome their onslaught! Dinorex, 1992, Fighting. Lead your prehistoric beast to victory in gargantuan arena-destroying combat and claim the throne as Dino Rex!In addition, Taito Milestones 1 includes:
Qix, 1981, Puzzle. Draw lines as the “Marker” and capture areas by encircling them! Watch out for enemies while moving around! Space Seeker, 1981, Shooting. Check the map screen for steadily approaching enemies, intercept the air force strategically, and strike the mobile fortress! Alpine Ski, 1982, Sports. Enter the world of snow and take part in three competitions: Downhill ski, slalom and ski jump! Front Line, 1982, Run-and-Gun. Push forward to the enemy camp as a foot soldier! You can also drive tanks and armored vehicles! Wild Western, 1982, Shooting. Defeat the gangs attacking from all directions with your trusty rifle! You are the law!! Chack'n Pop, 1983, Platform. Hang in there, Chack’n! Get back the hearts from the thieving Monsta! Elevator Action, 1983, Action. Infiltrate a building as a spy on a solo mission, get all the secret documents and make your escape! The Fairyland Story, 1985, Platformer. As the witch Ptolemy, defeat the monsters deep inside the castle! Halley‘s Comet, 1986, Shooting. Halley’s comet is headed for the planets of our solar system! Destroy the computer at its centre! The Ninja Warriors, 1987, Action. Advance into enemy territory as an android ninja to crush the evil Banglar’s ambitions!Taito Milestones 2 will be released physically and digitally on Switch this August. Preorder the regular physical version for $39.99 at Amazon. Also, don't miss Taito and ININ's RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection and Ray'z Arcade Chronology, both of which launch digitally on PlayStation and Switch on June 30!