Sega recently announced plans to revive classic game franchises, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage. The news came as a pleasant surprise, as many fans eagerly await the return of these beloved titles. Now, Sega has shared more details about each project, offering fans a first glimpse of what’s to come.
During a management meeting presentation, Sega provided a brief overview of each project, along with a short description of what players can expect. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for each of these iconic franchises.
Golden Axe
“Warriors arise to subdue the demons!” Sega describes the upcoming Golden Axe game. “Defeat your enemies with a variety of attacks with swords and magic! The legendary story about the battle axe ‘Golden Axe’ is about to begin.”
Shinobi
“Slay the enemies in the silence of the moment,” Sega says about Shinobi. “Run through the world of Shinobi full of monsters and ninja actions. Grab Oborozuki, the legendary sword, and slay Evil once more. Your clan and the world are counting on you.”
Streets of Rage: Revolution
The next installment in Sega’s “beloved side-scrolling beat’em up action series” is Streets of Rage: Revolution. “Take control of one of the ex-officers and make the city a place where people no longer have to walk the ‘Streets of Rage’.”
Crazy Taxi
The new Crazy Taxi game will offer “innovative and fresh style driving action”, according to Sega. This will feature a “cheerful feeling of freedom” mixed with the “fusion of nature and city”. Wrote Sega: “Peel out the new stage of Crazy City!”
Jet Set Radio
Lastly, Jet Set Radio will feature a ‘counter-culture’ Tokyo street open world. “Experience the ‘rebellion’ movement that feels free in a suffocating society,” Sega wrote. “Make friends, increase your fans, and create a movement!”
While Sega has provided insight into these upcoming projects, there’s still no word on when any of these games might launch. However, fans remain hopeful for future updates and announcements from the company as they eagerly await the return of these beloved franchises.
With these classic games making a comeback, many are wondering if titles like Skies of Arcadia might also receive some much-anticipated love in the future. Only time will tell, but for now, fans have plenty to look forward to from Sega’s exciting new developments.