Also known as Cybernator
Get ready for some heavy mech action, as Rainmaker Productions and M2 have announced theyāll be dropping their uncensored port of Assault Suit Valken on Switch this Spring. If youāre not sure what Iām so excited about, Assault Suit Valken was released in North America under the name Cybernator. If you still donāt know what Iām excited about then Iām deeply hurt.
Cybernator was published by Konami back in 1993, and it was awesome. However, the SNES version published in North America and Europe was censored and its translation was extremely barebones. While I could probably live without the censored contentās depictions of suicide, I definitely welcome the re-translated dialogue. Along with the translation comes standard features including like save states, retro screen filters, and unlockable cheats. You can also choose from arranged and original music, view production artwork, and check out an 80-page translated guide. Finally, theyāve included an interview with Satoshi Nakai.
But what you should be saying is, āShhhā¦ You had me at Assault Suit Valken is Cybernator.ā
Interestingly, what is shown in the trailer is a port of the SNES original rather than the 2005 PS2 remaster. Personally, I prefer the game’s original pixel-art look. Itās surprising but welcome to see that M2 feels the same way.
Assault Suit Valken Declassified is coming to Nintendo Switch this Spring.
Published: Feb 20, 2023 10:00 am