The 1985 classic Bokosuka Wars returns on June 25th to PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. In this tactical RPG, you control a king and his soldiers to defeat a tyrant. The re-release includes quick save and screen adjustments. For $8, it offers a retro experience with functional improvements for modern players.
Technical improvements for an 8-bit classic 🎮
The 2025 version incorporates quick save, a feature absent from the original NES game. It also allows you to adjust the screen ratio and apply visual filters. The game retains its basic control system, where you move units across a two-dimensional map. There are no changes to the artificial intelligence or combat physics. The resolution adapts to modern screens without altering the original design. These additions aim to reduce the frustration of a title that demanded patience and memory.
Eight bucks to watch your king die on a loop 💀
For $8, you can relive the experience of sending 100 pixelated soldiers to a certain death while the king is left alone. The enemies are still just as lethal, but at least now you can save the game before they massacre you. Ideal for remembering why old games came with 50-page manuals. If you survive the tyrant, you will have gained more patience than a Buddhist monk.