FULLSET Launches New Physical Games for Neo Geo and Saturn
FULLSET, known for its Neo Geo shmup Project Neon, is now taking pre-orders for a new physical game, Overserved: Food Fighters. This isn't just a digital release; it's hitting both Neo Geo and Sega Saturn on cartridge. For collectors, new physical media for these high-end systems is a big deal, especially with the technical innovations packed into these releases.
Overserved: Food Fighters is described as a party/battle arena game. Think Bomberman mixed with Smash TV. The big draw here is the local multiplayer support, up to eight players on Neo Geo. This requires a pair of four-player multitaps, like FULLSET's own FSNG-4P metal-cased unit, which also offers USB-C connectivity for PC or Mac use.
FULLSET is also re-opening pre-orders for Project Neon. This shoot 'em up is available again for Neo Geo AES and MVS. The real news for many is its expansion to new platforms. Project Neon is now available to pre-order for Dreamcast and, critically, on cartridge for Sega Saturn.
New Cartridges, Old Consoles
This isn't just about new games; it's about new hardware. The Sega Saturn cartridges for both Overserved and Project Neon were developed in collaboration with Professor Abrasive. He's the creator behind the Satiator, a well-regarded optical drive emulator for the Saturn. These new cartridges feature Wi-Fi for over-the-air updates, a modern touch for a console released in 1994 (or 1995 in Europe, where it was called the Mega Drive). This kind of technical integration into original hardware is a genuine shift. It shows a commitment to long-term support for these physical releases.
The Collector's Take
For the collector market, new physical releases like these are always interesting. They offer a chance to own a piece of modern retro gaming history. The fact that FULLSET is putting these out on actual cartridges for the Saturn, not just disc-based media, speaks to a specific segment of the collecting community. These aren't cheap games, but they cater to a dedicated audience that values playing on original hardware. It's a different kind of collecting than chasing down a pristine copy of a 30-year-old game with no label damage or manual foxing, but it's just as valid.
What this hints at, for the scene, is a continued push for new experiences on classic systems. The technical effort to include Wi-Fi in a Saturn cartridge is significant. It shows developers are willing to innovate within the constraints of old hardware. Gamers interested in these titles can head over to Fullset.io to place their orders.
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