Japanese studio Treasure has created some of the finest games of the '90s and '00s, with the likes of Gunstar Heroes, Radiant Silvergun, Guardian Heroes, Ikaruga, Alien Soldier, Sin & Punishment and Gradius V in its back catalogue.
Its games have continued to be in the spotlight thanks to timely updates of both Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun on modern systems, but as a development force, the company hasn't produced anything new for almost a decade; its last game was 2014's Gaist Crusher God on 3DS, and it is understood that while Treasure still exists as an ongoing business concern, president and founder Masato Maegawa is the only person of note still attached to it.
However, it looks like 2024 could be the year when that changes. In a social media post highlighting the fact that Ikaruga and Radiant Silvergun are both on sale at the moment, Treasure added the following message for its fans:
Could we see a new Treasure game in the near future? Our fingers are firmly crossed, as we've really missed the Japanese studio's unique brand of gaming.
[source twitter.com]
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Mischief Makers remaster, please!
@ArcadianLegend99
Make a sequel while you're at it!
BANGAI-O FOR SWITCH
TREASURE MD COLLECTION
GRADIUS V FOR SWITCH!
GRADIUS VI!?
One of my very favorite developers. Their business structure was like an indie studio before that existed. I think the time is perfect for them to come back. It’s possible for them to make games just like they used to with digital distribution and the modern indie scene . We’ve all suffered for lack of Treasure games!
@-wc- you sir are a man of taste. I would add Sin and Punishment Star Successor, as well as an actual remastered port of the first game and maybe even a brand new one as well
New Gunstar heroes, Sin & and Punishment, Gradius. Any would be welcome.
Honestly just anything from Treasure is awesome. They always find a way to make great game and honestly I hope its something new. I think it could really help kickstart them back into the spotlight a bit
So many great games. A new Gunstar Heroes would be rad, I'd even settle for a Switch port of Gunstar Super Heroes.
@Fighting_Game_Loser I also hope it’s something new. Remakes, collections and remasters would be welcome, but an original game would be most exciting. I would take a sequel to one of their popular titles or if we’re really lucky a whole new IP!
Anything would be fantastic. I'd like to see them preserve the classics, bringing them to modern consoles. I'd love to see a remastered Mischief Makers. Would also be really cool to see their Astro Boy GBA game remastered as well.
@ArcadianLegend99 EXACTLY what I was thinking. I'd be glad to see the original on NSO N64. I got my hopes up when I saw Treasure's Sin & Punishment, but then I forgot Nintendo published that game.
I can't believe people choose sequels and remasters over Guardian Heroes!
About time they did something at all. Mind you, they've been in the game since the 80's. How old must the Treasure old guard be by now?
WARIO WORLD 2
Would be surprised if they still have their original team members.
I wish, sure, but not getting my hopes up.
@Darthmoogle
We are lucky to have been exposed to some of the best games ever made! ✌️
Sin and Punishment is one of the Treasure games that I have sadly never had a copy for my own, of either game. I've played both though, and I would love a handy way to take a swing at either or (dare we dream?) a new title. 👍👍
There was a rumor of a Guardian Heroes remake from a few months ago.
I guess this didn't happen
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