A beloved classic from the PlayStation 1 era is making a surprise return in HD later this year, giving fans wider access to this cult favorite.
The retro mecha shooter inspired by 70s anime, Robot Anime Geppy-X, is officially set for release on July 16, 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notably, this release marks the game’s first appearance in the United States, as Geppy-X was originally only available in Japan back in 1999. Over the years, it has gained a dedicated following thanks to its unique art style and soundtrack.
Drawing heavily from 70s anime aesthetics, Geppy-X features music from well-known anime artists and emulates the format of classic TV anime broadcasts, complete with time signals, opening themes, episode segments, commercial breaks, and over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames.
Check out the gameplay trailer here:
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The upcoming HD version will showcase a crisp new visual style, using contemporary upscaling techniques to sharpen the image quality. Additionally, in-game videos have been restored to their original 24 frames per second, among other enhancements.
Key features include:
- An authentic 70s-style super robot anime experience
- Arcade-style, 2D side-scrolling shooting gameplay
- Real-time transforming mech system
- Three distinct combat styles
- Mid-game mech evolution
- Over 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames
- Fully restored 24 frames-per-second animation
- HD remaster from original master tapes
- Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, now available worldwide