- Indie Heroes Collection 4 is the latest in Evercade's range of multi-game cartridges showcasing the best "modern retro" indie titles.
- A collection of 11 unique indie games, including platformers, puzzle games, action-packed adventures, and even a whimsical literary journey.
- Comes on one physical Evercade cartridge.
- Includes a full-colour manual and is compatible with all Evercade and HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket devices.
- Releasing February 2025, available to pre-order January 30th.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jtSh-W5U0k
Cartridge Page: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/indie-heroes-collection-4/
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DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2025
LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment is thrilled to announce Indie Heroes Collection 4, a new multi-game cartridge featuring 11 "modern retro" titles from a diverse array of talented indie developers, as featured on Evercade’s Game of the Month series.
Indie Heroes Collection 4 brings together an eclectic lineup of games originally created for retro-inspired platforms. These titles highlight innovative gameplay, vibrant pixel art, and unique narratives that appeal to gamers of all ages.
The new cartridge will be part of the red-coloured home console line and be numbered #43. The price of this cartridge is £19.99, $24.99 and €24.99, and it will release in February 2025. Pre-orders will open on January 30th from Evercade retailers.
The Games on Indie Heroes Collection 4 include:
This cartridge will be compatible with all Evercade hardware, including previous releasees and recent products like the Evercade EXP-R, Evercade VS-R and Evercade Alpha. It is also compatible with HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket consoles.
LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment is thrilled to announce Indie Heroes Collection 4, a new multi-game cartridge featuring 11 "modern retro" titles from a diverse array of talented indie developers, as featured on Evercade’s Game of the Month series.
Indie Heroes Collection 4 brings together an eclectic lineup of games originally created for retro-inspired platforms. These titles highlight innovative gameplay, vibrant pixel art, and unique narratives that appeal to gamers of all ages.
The new cartridge will be part of the red-coloured home console line and be numbered #43. The price of this cartridge is £19.99, $24.99 and €24.99, and it will release in February 2025. Pre-orders will open on January 30th from Evercade retailers.
The Games on Indie Heroes Collection 4 include:
- The Curse of Illmoore Bay – Battle supernatural forces in this action-packed platformer.
- Block'Em Sock'Em – A fun and fast-paced puzzle brawler where strategy meets chaos.
- Nyghtmare: The Ninth King – Explore a haunting realm in this dark fantasy action-adventure.
- Jane Austen's 8-bit Adventure – Dive into a charming, literary-inspired journey filled with wit and puzzles.
- Collie Defense – Strategically protect your territory in this quirky defense game.
- Flea!2 – Bounce back into action with this zany sequel to the cult classic.
- Batty Zabella – Embrace the spooky vibes in this delightfully eerie adventure.
- Murtop – Explosive arcade fun meets burrowing mayhem in this high-energy retro game.
- Soko Banana – A puzzling delight where you help a clever monkey navigate complex mazes.
- Starseed – Embark on an intergalactic journey in this sci-fi action adventure.
- Block Droppin' – Test your reflexes in this addictive block-dropping arcade game.
This cartridge will be compatible with all Evercade hardware, including previous releasees and recent products like the Evercade EXP-R, Evercade VS-R and Evercade Alpha. It is also compatible with HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket consoles.
Notes
Evercade was first released in 2020 as a handheld device with ten gaming cartridges of classic console licenses. Since then, it has grown to several other hardware devices (listed below) and now has over 50 physical cartridge collections and more than 500 games across the entire ecosystem.
The Evercade EXP-R handheld gaming system is available globally and includes the Tomb Raider Collection 1 cartridge.
The Evercade VS-R home console system is currently available worldwide from Amazon and other local retailers. It includes the Tomb Raider Collection 1 cartridge.
The Evercade Alpha bartop arcade systems are available globally, and each come with 6 built-in Capcom games and competition-grade arcade controls, plus full compatibility with all Evercade cartridges.
Evercade devices play games via emulation on bespoke cartridges. These physical releases come in a classic clamshell case with a full-colour manual, custom written by Blaze with controls, hints and tips, and interesting facts about the titles and developers.
Evercade emulates a wide range of systems (including 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit console, handhelds, THEC64 and Amiga home computers, plus arcade games), as well as natively run games. It also highlights modern retro games created by indie developers, with support for five decades of gaming.
Evercade cartridges have three distinct colour schemes to highlight their content. Red-coloured boxes feature home console collections from multiple systems across five decades of gaming. Purple indicates Arcade game collections, and Blue is for home computer collections.
In 2023, Blaze Entertainment launched its new brand HyperMegaTech! to provide more retro gaming products aimed at a more casual market. Its first four products, the Super Pocket handheld gaming devices, also come with Evercade cartridge compatibility.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Evercade: press@evercade.co.uk
LINKS:
Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk
Evercade Alpha: https://evercade.co.uk/alpha/
Evercade Alpha Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1-SNNsoQ1o1BpSwFilSz_gkfxX1BeC6tF
Evercade EXP-R: https://evercade.co.uk/exp-r/
Evercade VS-R: https://evercade.co.uk/vs-r/
Evercade Blog: https://evercade.co.uk/blog
Evercade Cartridges list: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/
About Blaze Entertainment
Blaze Entertainment, formed in 2018, are the creators of the Evercade - a retro gaming console that uses cartridges to deliver officially licensed curated collections of retro and retro-inspired video games. Launched in 2020, the Evercade line-up has grown to over 400 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including Capcom, Gearbox Software, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, the Evercade has found a passionate audience around the world of retro enthusiasts, offering a high-quality and low-entry gaming option providing nostalgia for gamers and a physical range of releases for collectors. In 2023, Blaze launched a second brand, HyperMegaTech! to create more retro and gaming-focused products for a more casual gaming market, starting with the Super Pocket console with licensed versions from Capcom and Taito.
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