Limited Run Games has announced a release date for the Fighting Force Collection, classic beat ’em up remasters made in collaboration with IP holder Square Enix.
Fighting Force Collection is set to launch across Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 this month, on January 23rd.
The original Fighting Force was developed by Tomb Raider studio Core Design and released back in 1997 for PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo 64. A direct sequel, Fighting Force 2, was released in 1999 for the PlayStation and Dreamcast.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced collection:
Two PlayStation®1 classics return: Fighting Force and Fighting Force 2!
Fighting Force
Fighting Force: Originally released in 1997, this beat ’em up classic let players become Hawk Manson, Mace Daniels, Alana McKendricks, or Ben “Smasher” Johnson as they fight to take down the evil Dr. Dex Zeng.
Features
- Choose from two male or two female characters, each with different skills and strengths.
- Play alone or in co-op mode to defeat your enemies.
- Dozens of moves per character.
- Seven action packed levels in 22 different stages.
- Pick up weapons like rocket launchers, shotguns, pipes, guns, grenades and more!
Fighting Force 2
Fighting Force 2: This follow-up released in 1999 – in this game, players take the role of Hawk Manson, who is covertly investigating human cloning experiments by the Knackmiche Corporation.
Features
- Negotiate through complex R&D facilities featuring amazing visuals and advanced special effects.
- Fierce hand-to-hand combat including deadly combination moves.
- Use an arsenal of over 20 lethal weapons to assist in removal of key personnel and complete destruction of environments.
