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1989 8-Bit RPG Is Coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

Retro gaming fans can now check out a Greek-inspired late 1980s RPG on modern consoles thanks to the latest Console Archives release.

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More than three decades after its original release, this obscure Greek-inspired retro RPG is making its way to modern consoles.

Hercules no eikou II Taitan no metsubou Is Available Now on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5

Hercules no eikou II Taitan no metsubou originally released all the way back in 1989 and was the second installment in the Glory of Heracles series. Retro gaming fans who have never checked out this old school RPG (or who are ready to revisit it) are now able to pick it up on modern consoles thanks to the Console Archives.

A brand-new Console Archives drop on July 16, 2026 made the game available for........

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