After its release in VR this summer, the reinterpretation of the classic Rail Shooter created by TAITO, is coming to consoles
Sydney, Australia, September 1, 2023 – Microids is pleased to announce that Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission will be available on September 21st, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. Discover or rediscover Operation Wolf, the cult arcade game released, developed and published by TAITO in 1987, which left its mark on a whole generation of gamers as one of the first games to feature a horizontal scrolling rail shooter.
Developed by the French studio Virtuallyz Gaming, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission remains faithful to the spirit of the original game, while premiering a new artistic direction. Players will find themselves transported back to the world of 80s action films, thanks to a gameplay focused entirely on non-stop action.
In its solo or coop campaign, play as a special agent fighting a new criminal organisation. In addition to arms and drug trafficking, the organisation, led by the mysterious General Viper, has developed a powerful new weapon. After discovering several of its bases, you will be sent to dismantle the organisation, destroy the weapon and free the hostages held captive in surrounding camps.
Game features:
- Comeback of the 1987 cult arcade game!
- New art style
- Non-stop action
- A 6-level campaign that can be played by one or two players
- A survival mode (endless waves of enemies)
- A full blown arsenal (smg, shotgun, grenade launcher…)
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission (non-VR) will be available digitally and in a retail Day One Edition on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on September 21st, 2023. The game will be available exclusively as a digital version on Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC. Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is already available on Steam VR, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation VR 2, Pico 4 , GOG and Epic Game Store.
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
About TAITO
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.
More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.
About Virtuallyz Gaming
Virtuallyz Gaming is a French video game development studio founded by two former Visual Impact employees (Burnout Legends, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Harry Potter et l’Ordre du Phénix, SSX).
Thanks to a team of passionate veterans (Martin Schuchewytsch, Aurélien Lévêque, Claude Verstraeten, David Juhens, etc.), Virtuallyz Gaming develops on every platform (Nintendo Switch, Sony PS4, Sony PS5, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft XBox Series, Steam, Meta) and also offers porting services.
“Operation Wolf” is a trademark belonging to TAITO Corporation in Japan and in other countries.
© TAITO CORPORATION 1987, 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
DEVELOPED BY VIRTUALLYZ GAMING, PUBLISHED BY MICROIDS
