Following its release thirty years ago, Rendering Ranger: R² has become a very expensive Super Nintendo game. Now, it’s returning with the help of Limited Run Games, and will be called Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind].
This updated version of the game will be released onto Steam, PlayStation and Switch on March 20th. A physical version will be released too. It can be preordered starting on February 14th.
The original Rendering Ranger: R², first developed by Rainbow Arts and esteemed creator Manfred Trenz, is celebrated for its technical accomplishments and distinctive visual aesthetic. The game pushed the boundaries of the Super Famicom’s capabilities, utilizing pre-rendered graphics that were pioneering for its time. Its demanding gameplay and visually intricate design have endeared it to collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, and the limited initial release elevated its status as a coveted classic, often called “the most expensive SNES game.”
Utilizing Carbon Engine emulation, this rerelease of Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] will feature:
- The unreleased prototype Targa and the Japan-only release Rendering Ranger: R²
- The ability to rewind the game with a press of a button, perfect for especially challenging sequences
- The option to save and continue, allowing players to up where they left off
- Optional CRT filter for retro look and feel
About the Editions
- PS4, PS5, Switch Standard ($34.99)
- Game case
- Game disc/cartridge
- Translated Manual with added Retrospective
- Controller Diagram card (specific to platform)
PC Standard Edition ($34.99)
- PC Micro Box
- USB Stick with DRM-free build of the game
Armageddon Edition ($99.99)
- Collector’s Edition Box
- Physical Copy of Rendering Ranger: R2 [Rewind]
- Reversible 12″ x 16″ Poster
- Rendering Ranger: R2 [Rewind] Original Soundtrack
- Ranger Sprite Enamel Pin
- Commemorative Metal Coin
- 3D Printed Metal Helmet Keychain