THE CULT HIT FROM STORIED DEVELOPER MASAYA HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Masaya Games to the Retro-Bit library of classic titles. They were the publishing arm of Nippon Computer Systems since 1987 and released massive game series such as the Assault Suit series, Langrisser, and Cho Aniki. One aspect present in most of their titles was how they oozed style. Whether utilizing anime-inspired designs, intense soundtracks, or innovative gameplay, their games carried something unique that set them apart from others and Gley Lancer is no different.
Gley Lancer - Collector's Edition
In 2025, aliens have encroached into our solar system only to be met by the United Earth Federation Navy. It is during this massive battle that Commander Ken Cabrock of the 1st Fleet and the flagship Oberon are attacked and teleported away during a tactical retreat. Lucia, daughter of the Commander, gets the news while aboard the 2nd Fleet and sets out to rescue her father aboard the prototype Busterhawk class fighter, the Gley Lancer. This mission will take Lucia across worlds never seen before and against terrifying odds. Do you have what it takes?
4,750 Units Shipped Worldwide
ALL COPIES DELIVERED SEPTEMBER 2023
1985
NCS Corporation was founded in 1980 to develop computer software in Japan. By 1985, the company sensed the growth of the video game industry and created its own publishing brand, Masaya. From this, they would grow to produce and release popular franchises such as Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman, Langrisser, Cho Aniki, Front Mission, Arc the Lad, and the Assault Suit series.
July 1992
Gley Lancer was released on July 17, 1992, for the Japanese Mega Drive. The "Gley" part of the name is a mis-transliteration of "Grey". Ralph Grey was the physicist who helped develop the Gunner system of the space fighter. It received average to high scores with reviewers highlighting the variety of the Gunner system. The console was already well known for having some of the best arcade shooters, and Gley Lancer clearly belonged among them.
February 2008
Gley Lancer is launched on the Wii Virtual Console, initially in Japan on February 26, 2008, followed by Europe and North America in the following months. This version was not translated.
June 2019
Columbus Circle re-released the original Mega Drive version of Gley Lancer in Japan with new cover art. The production run was limited to only 2,500 copies and sold through various online retailers.
September 2023
With pre-orders having closed back in November 2022, Retro-Bit Publishing re-released Gley Lancer. This version was updated to have a full English translation with 4,750 copies produced.
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