Everyone knew it was coming, but now we now how much it’ll cost, what it’ll feature, and when we’ll be able to play it. In reverse order:
1. After Burner Climax on PSN and XBLA will be available in Japan this “spring” (which probably means April).
2. It will include the After Burner II soundtrack as a bonus; it’ll feature a new “EX Option” mode that enables in-depth modifications to the game itself; there will be global rankings; and the graphics are said to be better-than-arcade-perfect in that the original coin-op’s looks are maintained and even improved with the upgrade to full HD.
3. All this for just 900 yen on PSN and 800 MS Points (about 1,200 yen) on XBLA.
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