Preorders open on two upcoming cartridge collections for the Evercade handhelds, TV, and table top arcade consoles. The Broken Sword Collection and Indie Heroes Collection 4 are set to launch on March 10th, 2025.
The Broken Sword Collection
For adventure game aficionados, The Broken Sword Collection brings the classic 32-bit console versions of Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars and Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror to the Evercade. Relive George Stobbart’s thrilling encounters with the Knights Templar and Mayan conspiracies, complete with the original hand-drawn visuals, witty dialogue, and challenging puzzles that defined the series.
This collection offers a nostalgic trip for long-time fans and a perfect entry point for newcomers eager to experience these iconic titles on a dedicated retro console. The Broken Sword Collection will be available at the new Giga cartridge price of £24.99/$29.99/€29.99.
Indie Heroes Collection 4
Indie gamers will find plenty to love in Indie Heroes Collection 4. This cartridge compiles all the 2024 Game of the Month titles, plus additional games, into one convenient package. Experience a wide selection of genres and gameplay styles, on a collection that showcases the creativity and talent of independent game developers.
The collection includes:
- The Curse of Illmoore Bay: A supernatural action-platformer.
- Block’Em Sock’Em: A fast-paced puzzle brawler.
- Nyghtmare: The Ninth King: A dark fantasy action-adventure.
- Jane Austen’s 8-bit Adventure: A literary-inspired puzzle adventure.
- Collie Defense: A quirky defense game.
- Flea!2: A zany platformer sequel.
- Batty Zabella: A spooky adventure.
- Murtop: An explosive arcade game.
- Soko Banana: A puzzling maze game.
- Starseed: A sci-fi action-adventure.
- Block Droppin’: An addictive arcade game.
Indie Heroes Collection 4 will retail for the standard cartridge price of £19.99/$24.99/€24.99. Both collections offer a compelling mix of classic adventures and modern indie gems, further solidifying Evercade’s commitment to preserving and celebrating both retro and contemporary gaming experiences. Head to your local Evercade retailer to secure your pre-orders.
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