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Dispatch Games is bringing Jaleco's classic shooter The Game Paradise to the Nintendo Switch in the west, it has been revealed.

The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special is based on The Game Paradise / Game Tengoku, which originally hit arcades back in 1995. Like Konami's Parodius, it's a title which playfully lampoons other arcade shooter titles, and was ported to the Sega Saturn in Japan in 1997, along with a VHS tape which contained an animated cartoon explaining the story of the game.

Crusin Mix Special was released in Japan on the PlayStation 4 and PC in 2017, and DLC introduced the legendary ship from Toaplan's Tatsujin /Truxton. The Switch version will be coming to both the US and Europe this fall.



“We are extremely pleased to bring such a beloved title to the west” said Brian Schorr, Founder of Dispatch Games. “The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special adds yet another great shmup to our ever growing library of shooters.”

Two editions will be available at launch; the Standard Edition (which will cost $39.99) includes:

The Game Paradise: Cruisin Mix Special for Nintendo Switch

DLC from the previous version included on the cart. (Clarice, Homura Banto, Voice pack + Tatsujin)

The Limited Edition ($99.99) includes:

The Game Paradise: Cruisin Mix Special for Nintendo Switch

DLC from previous version included on the cart. (Clarice, Homura Banto, Voice pack + Tatsujin)

Memorial Works art book

Vinyl album AND CD soundtrack set

21 reproduction Jaleco game flyers

Custom Collectable Coin – Jaleco/Clarice Bomber

You can pre-order both editions here.