In a surprise piece of news, a cult classic from the PlayStation 1 days is getting an HD release later this year, making the game more widely available for fans to check out.
What classic PS1 shooter is getting a surprise PS5 port?
The PlayStation 1 mecha shoot ’em up 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X is officially set to release on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 16, 2026. The new release brings the game stateside for the first time, as Geppy-X was originally only released in Japan in 1999. The game has become a cult classic over the years for its art style and music.
Inspired heavily by the world of 70s anime and featuring songs from a variety of famous anime artists, Geppy-X recreated the structure of classic anime broadcasts of old days, complete with time signals, opening themes, episodes, commercial breaks, and over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames.
The new HD release of Geppy-X will feature a brand new HD look for the game, as well as some modern upscaling techniques to help enhance the clarity of the game. The animation of the in-game videos have also been restored to its original 24 frames per second, and much more.
More features for the game include:
- 70s-style super robot anime experience
- Arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter
- Real-time transforming mech system
- Three distinct combat styles
- Mid-game mech evolution
- Over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames
- Fully restored 24fps animation
- HD remaster from original master tapes
- Originally Japan-exclusive 1999 cult classic
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