Assault Suits Valken Declassified

M2 · Mar 30, 2023

Teen

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The original Assault Suits Valken was censored and edited for its international release as Cybernator. This new DECLASSIFIED version finally offers the original Assault Suits Valken officially translated into English for the first time. In addition, a recreation of the original 80-page Japanese guidebook has been translated into English and included in this release, of which 40 pages cover the game's backstory. Following that, this DECLASSIFIED release offers new artwork from the game's character designer Satoshi Urushihara and never before seen production artwork. The original and arranged soundtracks are also available to play in the game's music player, along with a new interview with Satoshi Nakai about the original game's mecha design. Additional features include: - Save and Load states - Replay recording and playback - New "Retro Color" screen filters - Unlockable cheats - Super Playthrough (No Death / Good Ending)

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TechRaptor
William Worrall · Mar 30, 2023
8.0
Overall, Assault Suits Valken DECLASSIFIED is a fantastic release. The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, and the game still looks and sounds amazing even by modern standards, of course, with the fresh coat of paint to the music and resolution helping in that regard.
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Nintendo World Report
Jordan Rudek · Mar 30, 2023
7.0
Assault Suits Valken Declassified is a love letter to a series that wasn’t as represented in the West as it was in Japan. This 2023 re-release adds a lot of fascinating bonus materials that are sure to excite fans, but the main game itself is a tough one to recommend given its difficulty and awkward controls. That said, I’m all for revivals of titles from the 2000s, ‘90s, and earlier, and therefore very supportive of the work done by M2 and Rainmaker Productions on Assault Suits Valken Declassified.
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NintendoLife
Will Freeman · Mar 23, 2023
8.0
The odd quirk aside, it's a very well-thought-through creation, defined by tight controls and movement, tidy level design, and a bounty of ideas. And then there's all those lovely archive materials. Tread carefully, though. This mecha is a beast.
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Destructoid
Zoey Handley · Mar 23, 2023
7.0
Assault Suit Valken Declassified is an undeniably loving return to the Super Famicom title. It’s plain to see that Rainmaker wanted to do the game justice and give North American fans the ability to enjoy it in the same way as it has in Japan.
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COGconnected
Stephan Adamus · Mar 23, 2023
7.5
Assault Suits Valken Declassified is incredible remaster. Having all the cut material with a new translation is going to be a dream come true for some. The translated guide book, and making of the documentary are incredible extras. The game itself won’t be for everyone. It’s a 2D side-scrolling run and gun, with a unique feel. Because it plays so differently, it’s a niche offering in an already niche genre.
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Noisy Pixel
Jahanzeb Khan · Mar 23, 2023
8.5
Assault Suits Valken Declassified is a superb package that not only restores and updates a Bonafide classic but comes jam-packed with worthwhile extras. The extras go beyond novelty as the strategy guide, interviews, and even a fully recorded perfect playthrough all help get the most out of this mech action game. The core experience is brutally challenging with a steep learning curve, yet it has never looked or played better than it does here.
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