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Press release:
TOKYO, Nov. 3, 2023 / Live Wire Inc.
The Tokyo-based (Japan) video games developers Live Wire and TREASURE Co., today announced with great happiness and excitement that the cult classic arcade shoot-em-up “Radiant Silvergun” (the game just celebrated its 25th anniversary), is now available for PC via Steam.

Live Wire is a game studio made up of members from Japanese game development companies such as Neverland Co., Ltd., TREASURE Co., Ltd., CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd.,.

They have created original games such as “ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights” and “HARVESTELLA”. They are also known for porting CAVE’s shooting games “Mushihimesama,” “Espgaluda II,” and “DoDonPachi Resurrection”.

“Radiant Silvergun” has gained popularity for its unique game system, which allows players to strategize their way through eight weapons. Also IGN and GameSpot are calling it “one of the very best 2D shooters ever made” “This game is an absolute must-buy. Never has a shooter combined relentless, thoughtfully-designed action with such stunning graphics and sound.” and both gave it a rating of 9/10.

They have added additional features to its game for you to enjoy on PC. We want you to actually experience it.
– New functions: “CLASSIC MODE” and “MODERN MODE”
“CLASSIC MODE” is implemented to play with the aspect ratio of the Arcade and Sega Saturn versions. Please set the drawing ratio mode to “CLASSIC MODE” and the HUD type to “OLD”. You can enjoy the game on a screen that looks exactly like the Arcade and Sega Saturn versions. For those who are used to playing the Nintendo Switch version or Xbox Live Arcade version, there is a “MODERN MODE”. Choose the mode you prefer.
– Compatible with keyboard operations
It is fully compatible with keyboard operations, which is unique to PCs. 2P play is possible with one keyboard. Even those who don’t have a controller can enjoy the game using the keyboard. It can also be used with a keyboard and controller.
– Compatible with all Xbox / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation controllers
Game operations are compatible with all currently mainstream Xbox / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation controllers. Please enjoy this work with the controller you are familiar with.
– You can play “IKARUGA MODE” from the beginning
Its mode can be enjoyed from the beginning in the STEAM version. It’s can be enjoyed using the rules of “IKARUGA”.

– Sound created by Hitoshi Sakimoto and previous game features are also included.
The Sound by the internationally acclaimed Hitoshi Sakimoto. Also features five difficulty levels for beginners to enjoy, online ranking, and a tension-filled story mode.
Radiant Silvergun: Steam (R) store
https://store.Steampowered.com/app/2450820/Radiant_Silvergun/
Radiant Silvergun for Steam (R) – Announcement Trailer –

– For Media kit, please visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1T9sbKXCOCyq0OHdy7h8VlVdoR_3FU2wi

About Live Wire
Live Wire Inc. is a 28-member studio based in Tokyo and founded in 2018 by Makoto Takada. It is dedicated to developing and delivering top-quality gaming experiences to a global audience.
Live Wire is taking on the original shooter genre and is releasing “9th Sentinel Sisters” (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134560/9th_Sentinel_Sisters/) as early access. We are currently working on the final version. Please try it now and provide your play report.

Official website: https://www.live-wire.co.jp/
Source: Live Wire Inc.