‘Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode Three’ Is This Week’s Arcade Archives Release
The classic arcade beat 'em up, Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode Three, has dropped on Nintendo Switch and PS4, through the Arcade Archives series. This game was originally released in 1991 for Japanese arcades and follows Rastan and his companions on an adventure to uncover treasure in Depon.
According to Famitsu, this week’s release will feature a wide, two-screen layout designed to resemble the original arcade experience.
The game is seen as a return to form from the disappointing Rastan Saga II.
Previously, Warrior Blade was included in the Taito Memories II Gekan collection for PS2 and more recently in Taito Milestones 3 on Nintendo Switch.
- Release Date: December 19th, 2024
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch & PS4
- Included Features: Wide screen emulated from the arcade version
Check out the oroginal article for some game-play footage.
How do you feel about seeing classic arcade games like Warrior Blade being preserved and released for newer platforms?