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Featured Rare Games

Hong Kong 97

Hong Kong 97 (SNES)

Released in 1995, Hong Kong 97 is infamous for its bizarre plot, low-quality graphics, and controversial content. This unlicensed game has achieved cult status among retro gaming enthusiasts.

Plot: You play as Chin, a relative of Bruce Lee, tasked with killing the entire population of mainland China. The final boss is a resurrected Tong Shau Ping (a clear reference to Deng Xiaoping).

Gameplay: The game consists of a single screen where you shoot oncoming enemies. It's notorious for its extreme difficulty and abrupt ending that loops the game.

Price: £89.99

Magic Card Alchemist

Magic Card Alchemist (TurboGrafx-16)

Released exclusively in Japan in 1991, Magic Card Alchemist (魔法の国の姫君) is a unique RPG that combines card-based gameplay with alchemy elements.

Gameplay: Players collect cards representing various elements and combine them to create spells and items. The game features a deep crafting system that was ahead of its time.

Story: You play as an apprentice alchemist trying to save your kingdom from an evil sorcerer. The narrative is surprisingly complex for its era, with multiple endings based on your choices.

Price: £59.99

Ganbare Goemon 3

Ganbare Goemon 3 (SNES)

Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishijūrokubē no Karakuri Manji Gatame is the third entry in the beloved Goemon series, released in 1994 for the Super Famicom.

Gameplay: The game features a mix of platforming and RPG elements, with four playable characters each with unique abilities. Players explore a vast world inspired by feudal Japan, solving puzzles and battling enemies.

Story: Goemon and his friends must stop the nefarious Shishijūrokubē, who plans to turn Japan into a Westernized country. The plot is filled with humor and satirical elements.

Price: £49.99

R.A. Guy

R.A. Guy (ZX Spectrum)

R.A. Guy is a little-known British platformer released in 1988 for the ZX Spectrum. Developed by the small UK studio Arcade Software, it's a hidden gem in the Spectrum's vast library.

Gameplay: Players control Guy, a scientist who can manipulate gravity. The game features unique gravity-defying gameplay where you can walk on ceilings and walls. Navigate through 50 challenging levels filled with hazards and enemies.

Graphics: Despite the ZX Spectrum's limited color palette, R.A. Guy boasts vibrant and detailed graphics, pushing the system to its limits.

Price: £29.99

Karnaaj Rally

Karnaaj Rally (Game Boy Advance)

Released in 2002, Karnaaj Rally is a hidden gem in the Game Boy Advance library. This combat racing game offers a unique post-apocalyptic experience.

Gameplay: Race through 12 tracks across a ravaged Earth, using weapons and special abilities to outmaneuver opponents. The game features 8 unique characters, each with their own vehicle and backstory.

Multiplayer: Karnaaj Rally shines in its multiplayer mode, allowing up to 4 players to compete via link cable, a rarity for GBA games of its time.

Price: £39.99

Radical Dreamers

Radical Dreamers (Satellaview)

Radical Dreamers is a text-based visual novel released in 1996 for the Satellaview, a satellite modem peripheral for the Super Famicom. Developed by Square, it serves as a side story to the critically acclaimed Chrono Trigger.

Gameplay: Unlike traditional RPGs, Radical Dreamers is played through text-based scenarios with occasional still images. Players make choices that affect the story's direction, with multiple endings possible.

Rarity: Due to its limited release on the Satellaview, Radical Dreamers was never officially released outside Japan and remains one of the rarest and most sought-after games for collectors.

Price: £149.99

Latest Finds

Game 1
Rare Import: Mystic Quest

A Japan-exclusive RPG with unique mechanics and stunning pixel art.

Game 2
Prototype: Star Voyager X

An unreleased space exploration game for the SNES, only 5 copies known to exist.

Game 3
Boxed Copy: Neon Riders

A mint condition, sealed copy of this rare Mega Drive racing game.

Latest Retro Gaming News

EarthBound Prototype

Lost EarthBound Prototype Discovered

A previously unknown prototype of the cult classic RPG "EarthBound" has been unearthed, revealing cut content and early design concepts.

This exciting find includes an additional playable character named "Mik" and a darker storyline involving alien abductions. Our team is currently analyzing the prototype and will share more details soon.

Early music tracks and unused areas have also been discovered, offering new insights into the game's development process.

Snatcher Fan Translation

Fans Complete Snatcher Saturn Translation

A dedicated group of fans has finally completed an English translation patch for the Sega Saturn version of Hideo Kojima's cyberpunk classic "Snatcher".

This translation opens up the game to a whole new audience, allowing English-speaking players to experience this cult classic on Sega's 32-bit console for the first time.

The team spent over two years working on this project, ensuring high-quality translation and addressing technical challenges specific to the Saturn version.

Nintendo PlayStation

Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Fully Restored

The infamous Nintendo PlayStation prototype, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony that never saw release, has been fully restored to working condition.

This one-of-a-kind console, which combines Super Famicom and CD-ROM technology, can now play both SNES cartridges and audio CDs. The restoration team is working on recovering any data that might still exist on the system.

The prototype stands as a fascinating "what if" in gaming history, representing a pivotal moment that led to Sony's entry into the console market with the PlayStation.

Sega VR Headset

Lost Sega VR Headset ROM Recovered

A ROM for the unreleased Sega VR headset has been discovered and successfully emulated, offering a glimpse into Sega's abandoned foray into virtual reality.

The ROM, believed to be a tech demo, showcases basic 3D environments and demonstrates the capabilities of the never-released peripheral. This discovery provides valuable insights into Sega's vision for VR gaming in the early 1990s.

Efforts are underway to fully document and preserve this piece of lost gaming history, with plans to make the demo accessible to researchers and enthusiasts.

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Learn more about our restoration process

At ReduxArcade, we're passionate about preserving gaming history. Our restoration process involves several steps:

  • Careful cleaning of cartridges and hardware using specialized tools
  • Repairing or replacing damaged components
  • Data extraction and preservation
  • Documenting the entire process for historical record

Recently, we tackled the challenging restoration of a water-damaged prototype cartridge of "Ultraman: Towards the Future" for the SNES. This unreleased game was thought to be lost to time, but through our efforts, it's playable once again.

Ultraman SNES Prototype Restoration

Ultraman SNES Prototype Restoration

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Our Commitment to Game Preservation

At ReduxArcade, we believe that preserving video game history is crucial for future generations. Our efforts go beyond simply selling rare games; we're actively involved in the preservation and restoration of gaming artifacts. Here's how we contribute to game preservation:

1. Hardware Restoration

Our dedicated team of technicians specializes in repairing and restoring vintage gaming hardware. From fixing corroded battery terminals in old cartridges to recapping aging console motherboards, we ensure that these pieces of history continue to function for years to come.

2. Data Preservation

For extremely rare or fragile games, we create bit-perfect digital backups. This ensures that even if the physical media deteriorates, the game's data is preserved. We work closely with legal experts to ensure all our preservation efforts are within copyright laws.

3. Documentation

We meticulously document the history, variations, and technical specifications of every game in our collection. This includes photographing different versions of packaging, recording gameplay footage, and transcribing manuals and other printed materials.

4. Collaboration with Museums and Universities

We regularly collaborate with institutions like the National Videogame Museum and various universities' digital archiving departments. By sharing our resources and expertise, we contribute to academic research in game studies and digital preservation.

5. Community Outreach

We organize workshops and seminars to teach proper game preservation techniques to collectors and enthusiasts. Our annual RetroFest UK event includes panels and hands-on sessions about game preservation.

6. Recovering Lost Games

One of our most exciting initiatives is the recovery of lost or unreleased games. We work with former developers and publishers to locate and preserve prototypes, source code, and other development materials that might otherwise be lost to time.

By purchasing from ReduxArcade, you're not just adding to your collection; you're supporting our ongoing efforts to preserve gaming history for future generations. Every sale helps fund our preservation projects and allows us to continue our mission of saving forgotten gems from obscurity.