Side-scrolling platformer Trip World DX is set to release for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in September, as announced by SUNSOFT.

Trip World DX is the initial release in a lineup of re-releases powered by the Carbon Engine developed by Limited Run Games. This engine enables the porting of legacy content to modern platforms.

About Trip World DX

Overview

The Carbon Engine offers supreme accuracy in retro game emulation and combines it with modern presentation, creating a brand-new experience for timeless classics.

Released by SUNSOFT, Trip World is recognized as one of their best original titles, representing the pinnacle of their illustrious 8-bit legacy.

In the classic Trip World game, players embark on a globetrotting adventure through the enchanting land of Trip World as Yakopoo, a bunny-like hero. The game mesmerizes players with its stunning graphics, exquisite music, and spot-on game mechanics. Its atmospheric level design encourages players to explore and savor the beauty of Trip World instead of rushing through it.

Enhancing this remarkable re-release, Trip World DX introduces a range of features that provide never-before-seen content and context, elevating the game to an incredible release of its time. These features include a music player with remastered audio and arrangements, original design documents, cameo appearances, and video interviews.

However, what makes Trip World DX truly exceptional is its groundbreaking development. Collaborating with the original director, Yuichi Ueda, the Carbon Engine team fulfills the director’s long-term dream by creating a brand new colorized version of Trip World. This version is not just a simulation but a ground-up port specifically designed for the Color handheld, providing full compatibility on original hardware. The project that was once only in the planning stages in the 1990s is now fully realized and available thanks to the combined efforts of SUNSOFT, Limited Run Games, and the Carbon Engine.

The incredible package of Trip World DX includes:

• The original handheld version of Trip World
• A brand new color version: Trip World DX!
• Museum mode with previously unseen design documents, video interviews with the original developer, music videos, box scans, and more.
• Music player featuring original remastered audio tracks, brand new arrangements, and a surprise track from another cult SUNSOFT classic title!
• Sleek new presentation and art
• Developed and designed alongside the classic SUNSOFT director, Yuichi Ueda.