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Released in 1992 by famed developer Masaya, Gley Lancer is a cinematic shoot ‘em up that tells the story of Lucia, a 16-year-old fighter pilot who is forced into action after her father, a high-ranking commander in the Federation Navy, is captured by an unknown alien race. Using the highly customizable prototype fighter CSH-01-XA Gley Lancer, Lucia fights through eleven challenging stages that defy conventions by featuring both horizontal and vertical paths, along with memorable boss fights and a gripping story told through numerous cutscenes. At the time, critics raved about the detailed pixel graphics, fast-paced action, and highly customizable Gley Lancer ship.

Previously physically unavailable in North America and Europe, this limited-edition release will be the first time ever to have all text from the cutscenes fully translated on a Ruby Nova cartridge for Sega Genesis®, Mega Drive, and compatible systems. The collector’s package will also come with an embellished slipcover, full-color instruction manual, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity, and a reversible box inlay sleeve, complete with alternate artwork. 

“Gley Lancer is one of Japan’s greatest hidden gems, and it’s about time the rest of the world has a chance to discover this shoot ‘em up classic on a physical cartridge,” explains Richard Igros, Director of Marketing at Retro-Bit Publishing. “From the gorgeous pixel graphics to the catchy 16-bit soundtrack to the smooth gameplay, we’re excited to bring one of developer Masaya’s best games to consoles across North America and Europe for the first time.”