Gravity Game Arise and Sunsofthave revealedthat they’re bringing backHashire Hebereke, a Super Famicom spin-off ofUfouria: The Saga. That’s all we really have aboutHashire Hebereke EX.
It was announced via Twitter, and the link for more information goes toa press releasethat is mostly just descriptions of the involved companies. The Twitter account reveals that there will be more characters, more levels, and online multiplayer.
『はしれへべれけEX(仮題)』プロジェクトスタートだぴょ～！⭐️新規キャラクター⛳️新規ステージ🌐オンラインマルチ対応！続報を待て！！！くわしくはコチラ！https://t.co/YZLTs3N8ODpic.twitter.com/ZbAQzLDA3w
Ufouria: The Sagawas initially released in Japan asHebereke, which Sunsoft had hoped to turn into a franchise based around memorable characters. While the original is an exploration platformer, the games that came out after covered a variety of genres. It didn’t return to the sidescroller setup until this year withUfouria: The Saga 2.
Of the spin-offs, 1994’sHashire Heberekewas one of the better ones. It’s an isometric foot-racing game with weapons. It involves the cast of the series running laps and competing for top position. It’s simple, and quick, and it had split-screen multiplayer.
It’s not a bad choice for a revival, though there isn’t any information suggesting whether it’s an enhanced port or a full remake. It’s nice to see the series get some recent love.
No release window was providedHashire Hebereke EX. It’s not even confirmed for a North American release, but Sunsoft’s games have been making their way over here, so the chances are good.
