This episode was originally published for Simulator patrons on August 1st, 2023.

At long last, here is our look into the history behind Assault Suits Valken, the tremendously influential 2D mecha action game that spawned and continues to influence countless other games - almost a sub-genre unto itself. Chronicling the original release, Cybernator, the ill-fated PS2 version, and of course the recent Declassified on Switch, Stephen and pmc walk you through the people and history of Valken before talking about their own experiences playing the game in 2023.

We want to give credit to Shmuplations whose translated interviews are always an essential resource for any fan looking into the history of Japanese video games. Please check out their site and consider supporting their Patreon! https://shmuplations.com/

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