Get ready to relive the nostalgia of the late ’80s and early ’90s with the upcoming release of “The Epyx Collection: Handheld” on Xbox™ consoles and PC. Pixel Games UK is thrilled to announce its first-ever release for Xbox, featuring seven iconic Atari Lynx games that will be available on April 9, 2025.
A Blast from the Past
Developed by Imagine Software, “The Epyx Collection: Handheld” includes beloved classics such as “California Games,” “ElectroCop,” “Blue Lightning,” “Gates of Zendocon,” “Todd’s Adventures in Slime World,” “Zarlor Mercenary,” and “Chip’s Challenge.” These retro gems are packed with the same fun and challenge that made them popular decades ago, now making their debut on Xbox consoles.
Game Highlights
- California Games (1989): Experience the laid-back vibe of the West Coast through extreme sports challenges like surfing, skateboarding, BMX biking, roller skating, flying disc, and footbag. With vibrant graphics and dynamic gameplay, “California Games” captures the essence of 1980s beach culture.
- ElectroCop (1989): Step into the shoes of a cybernetic police officer in a futuristic city. Navigate hazardous environments, battle criminals, and confront the mastermind behind the chaos in this action-packed sci-fi adventure.
- Blue Lightning (1989): Take control of an advanced fighter jet and engage in high-stakes aerial combat. Navigate enemy territory, dodge incoming fire, and unleash devastating firepower in this adrenaline-pumping arcade flight experience.
- Gates of Zendocon (1989): Embark on an intergalactic journey through alien worlds, facing deadly adversaries controlled by the sinister Zendocon. Navigate treacherous terrain, blast hostile creatures, and confront formidable bosses in this epic space-faring adventure.
- Chip’s Challenge (1989): The classic puzzle game returns, including the original Atari Lynx version, three classic ports, and two new Sega Mega Drive and SNES ports. Help Chip impress Melinda the Mental Marvel by beating over 140 tough challenges.
- Todd’s Adventures in Slime World (1990): Navigate the hazardous depths of Slime World as Todd, an intrepid explorer. Traverse slime-infested caverns, solve puzzles, and fend off hostile creatures in this unique platforming adventure.
- Zarlor Mercenary (1990): Defend the galaxy as a skilled intergalactic mercenary. Navigate waves of enemy ships, asteroids, and hazards across various planetary environments in this fast-paced arcade-style shooter.
Enhanced Features
“The Epyx Collection: Handheld” offers several enhancements, including customizable display filters, suspend points, and live rewind functionality. The collection also features an improved user interface with interactive 3D-rendered box art and cartridges, plus fully remastered instruction manuals.
Release Details
“The Epyx Collection: Handheld” will be released worldwide on Xbox consoles and PC via the Microsoft Store on April 9th, 2025, for £11.99 / $14.99 / €14.49. For more information or to request a review code, please contact Anthony Barlow at anthony@andrewsuk.com.
