Irem Collection Volume 2 Review (PlayStation 5)

Rating: 7
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · November 11, 2024

Irem Collection Volume 2 Review, Welcome to the IREM COLLECTION, an extraordinary compilation of timeless arcade gems. Whether you’re a retro gaming enthusiast or new to the scene, this collection guarantees excitement!

Irem Collection Volume 2 Review Pros:

Classic retro graphics.
244MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
Video settings – display (4:3 DAR/1:1 PAR/Perfect/Perfect 1x/Fullscreen), wallpaper, color, shader style, and scale filter.
Four games – Gunforce, Gunforce Arcade, Gunforce 2, and Air Duel.
Action run and gun gameplay.
Gunforce versions – SFC JAP, and SNES world.
Gunforce Arcade versions – JAP, and world.
Gunforce 2 versions – world and Geostorm.
Air Duel is the JAP arcade version.
Games have two modes – Casual, and classic. This determines what settings you can change and if trophies are enabled.
Save state support for each game.
You can remap the controls in each game.
Cheat menu support but it does disable trophies.
Games can be tweaked like starting lives, score extension, etc.
A great nostalgic collection each offering something different.
Every game has a menu you can bring up at any time.
Return to the title screen allows you to quickly jump back to the game selection screen.
A great collection and one to check out if you fan or just curious.
Fantastic soundtracks in every game.
The cutscenes are some of the best.
Gunforce 2 has a more Metal Slug feel to it and is definitely inspired by it.

Irem Collection Volume 2 Review Cons:

You don’t have a dedicated pause button and instead have to hold down the start button.
No high-resolution manual scans or promo art etc.
The wallpaper selection is barely passable.
No museum work for the game’s history.
The menus and layouts are the same for each collection that gets released and it’s getting a bit tiring.

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Irem Collection Volume 2:

Official website.

Developer: Tozai Games

Publisher: InIn

Store Links –

PlayStation

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
7/10

Accessibility - 7/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

Classic retro graphics. 244MB download size. Platinum trophy. You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game. Video settings – display (4:3 DAR/1:1 PAR/Perfect/Perfect 1x/Fullscreen), wallpaper, color, shader style, and scale filter. Four games – Gunforce, Gunforce Arcade, Gunforce 2, and Air Duel. Action run and gun gameplay. Gunforce versions – SFC JAP, and SNES world. Gunforce Arcade versions – JAP, and world. Gunforce 2 versions – world and Geostorm. Air Duel is the JAP arcade version. Games have two modes – Casual, and classic. This determines what settings you can change and if trophies are enabled. Save state support for each game. You can remap the controls in each game. Cheat menu support but it does disable trophies. Games can be tweaked like starting lives, score extension, etc. A great nostalgic collection each offering something different. Every game has a menu you can bring up at any time. Return to the title screen allows you to quickly jump back to the game selection screen. A great collection and one to check out if you fan or just curious. Fantastic soundtracks in every game. The cutscenes are some of the best. Gunforce 2 has a more Metal Slug feel to it and is definitely inspired by it. You don’t have a dedicated pause button and instead have to hold down the start button. No high-resolution manual scans or promo art etc. The wallpaper selection is barely passable. No museum work for the game’s history. The menus and layouts are the same for each collection that gets released and it’s getting a bit tiring.

Irem Collection Volume 2 brings back the charm of classic retro graphics with a compact download size of 244MB. The collection includes both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions, complete with a Platinum trophy for dedicated players. The video settings offer various display options, including 4:3 DAR, 1:1 PAR, Perfect, Perfect 1x, and Fullscreen, along with customizable wallpaper, color, shader style, and scale filter. This collection features four games: Gunforce, Gunforce Arcade, Gunforce 2, and Air Duel, each offering action-packed run-and-gun gameplay. The Gunforce versions include SFC JAP and SNES world, while Gunforce Arcade offers JAP and world versions. Gunforce 2 is available in world and Geostorm versions, and Air Duel is the JAP arcade version.

Each game in the collection has two modes: Casual and Classic, which determine the settings you can change and whether trophies are enabled. Save state support is available for each game, and players can remap the controls. The cheat menu provides additional options but disables trophies. Games can be tweaked with settings like starting lives and score extensions. This nostalgic collection offers something different in each game, with menus that can be accessed at any time and a quick return to the title screen for easy navigation. The soundtracks are fantastic, and the cutscenes are among the best, with Gunforce 2 having a distinct Metal Slug feel.

However, there are some drawbacks. The collection lacks a dedicated pause button, requiring players to hold down the start button instead. There are no high-resolution manual scans or promotional art, and the wallpaper selection is barely passable. Additionally, there is no museum work for the game’s history, and the menus and layouts are the same for each collection release, which can become tiresome.

In summary, Irem Collection Volume 2 is a great nostalgic collection that offers a variety of classic games with fantastic soundtracks and engaging gameplay. While it has some limitations, such as the lack of high-resolution scans and repetitive menus, it remains a worthwhile collection for fans and those curious about retro gaming.