Director's cut edition release confirmed! Two games from the extreme 2D action “Luminous Avenger iX” series are combined into one, featuring all DLC! This is definitely the one to get if you're starting the series!

If you are thinking, “I played it in the past, so maybe I'll pass this time,” please wait just a moment. In fact, this “Shiroki Koutetsu no X 1+2 Dual Collection” is not just a simple set that combines two works into one. Even for those who have played through the series completely, it has been polished down to the fine details to deliver fresh surprises, featuring content that can truly be called the definitive edition. From the very first moment you touch it, you can feel the differences in controls and game balance, so even though it should be a “work you know,” you can experience a feeling as if you are playing a completely new game.

The greatest appeal of this collection is probably that the game balance has been thoroughly reviewed. In “Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX,” the overdrive system “Darkness Trigger” has been enhanced, further increasing the exhilarating feeling of battle. On the other hand, in “Luminous Avenger iX 2,” the addition of the “Togi Smash System” has significantly improved the presence of the break wheel, which is the main weapon. It does not end with just defeating enemies; it feels truly amazing for players to dash through stages with their own rhythm while devising their own way of fighting. Because the good tempo as an action game and the strategic nature naturally lock together, it has an appeal that makes you want to challenge it over and over again.

Not having to look for additional content later or worry about DLC that is no longer available now is also an appeal unique to this work. Since all previously distributed DLCs are included, you can start playing from the beginning in a state that is “truly all-inclusive.” Without any worries about “not being able to play only that specific element” later on, the sense of security from being able to experience the charm of the series to the fullest is very significant. Needless to say for those who are new to the series, it also provides a reason for past players to want to play through it all over again from the start.

It is not over once you clear it. A new mode, “Endless Battle,” has been added to this collection, allowing you to continuously challenge bosses that appear at random. Since you can freely change the settings, you can test your skills at a difficulty level that suits you, and you can also play by genuinely challenging your limits. It has become a highly addictive replay element where you find yourself challenging it again and again before you know it, thinking, “I just want to defeat one more person,” or “This time for sure I want to break my personal record.” The more someone likes action games, the more they will realize the fun of this mode.

It is also the charm of the series that it does not end with just intense action. The stage is a future world ruled by a giant evil. The protagonist, Copen, stands up all by himself against that despairing situation. The story, which unfolds with full voice acting, firmly conveys the emotions of the characters, and the meaning and resolve of the battle resonate more deeply in one's heart. Behind the flashy battles, loneliness, beliefs, and hope are depicted, and the sense of immersion into the story increases the more you clear the stages.

“Shiroki Koutetsu no X 1+2 Dual Collection” is not just a simple port or a budget version, but a special work that has elevated the charm of the series to an even higher level of completion. The adjustments to the game balance, the inclusion of all DLC, the new Endless Battle, and a profound story depicted with full voice acting. By combining all of these, it provides new discoveries for series veterans and the best environment from the start for first-time players. It is a single title fully worthy of being called the culmination of the series, which can be confidently recommended not only to those who like high-speed 2D action, but also to those who place importance on replay elements and stories.