The Game Boy Advance version of Xeno Crisis is set to start shipping on November 8, 2024. This release is part of Bitmap Bureau‘s effort to bring their popular arena shooter to a classic handheld platform, expanding its availability beyond the numerous consoles it has already been ported to since its original release in 2019.
Key Details
- Game Overview: Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter where players control a marine tasked with battling through hordes of alien enemies within a scientific research facility. The game features seven areas filled with adversaries and bosses, and players must utilize various weapons and upgrades to survive and complete their mission.
- Physical Edition: The physical version of the game for the Game Boy Advance includes a region-free cartridge, available in three packaging options: Japanese, North American, and European. Each package comes with a cardboard tray insert, an instruction manual (with the Japanese version containing text in Japanese only), and a downloadable ROM.
- Compatibility: The cartridge is compatible with Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DS Lite. Additionally, a digital ROM version will be available for use with flash cartridges and emulators.
- Pricing: The physical edition is priced at £49.99 or the regional equivalent.
This release continues Bitmap Bureau’s tradition of creating high-quality retro-style games for both modern and classic platforms, appealing to both new players and those nostalgic for the golden era of 2D gaming.
