Forgotten PS1 Classic Comes To Modern Consoles After Being Unplayable For Decades

Not every modern PlayStation gamer will remember all the unique classic games from the PlayStation 1 era, but there are several incredible titles that have left a lasting mark on players over the years. One such title became a bit of a cult classic after its limited release in 1999, and is officially returning to modern platforms after decades of being unplayable to most gamers across the globe.

70s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X isn’t a title you’ve likely heard of in a long time (or ever), but it’s getting a brand-new remaster on current-gen consoles with upgraded graphics (via PS Lifestyle). It’s the first time the game has been made available to larger audiences, as the original was only released in Japan, and will launch on PS4 & PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC this summer.

Robot Anime Geppy-X Is Coming To Modern Consoles

Robot Anime Geppy-X makes its official return this summer on July 16, 2026, and it’s a full remaster from developers at Bliss Brain that “reignites the spirit of 70s anime.” Originally released only in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X is finally coming to modern platforms, and it marks the game’s first official release to gamers outside of Japan.

The new edition gives the retro mecha shooter a full HD makeover with modern upscaling and restored animation at its original 24 fps. It retains the game’s signature presentation, complete with 70s anime-style music, broadcast elements, over 8,000 hand-drawn frames, transforming mechs, multiple combat styles, and arcade side-scrolling action—all while boosting clarity for modern displays.

This PS1 Classic Was Largely Unplayable Outside Of Japan

Geppy-X is a late-90s cult classic that pushed the original PlayStation to its limits, and now it returns in a fully restored “Hi-Res Remastered Edition.” Originally released in 1999 at the height of the CD-ROM boom, the ambitious 2D shooter spanned four discs and featured more than 8,000 hand-drawn animation frames, an unprecedented production scale for its genre. More than just a game inspired by anime, Geppy-X was designed as a fully playable 1970s-style super robot TV series.

The original Betacam master tapes have been re-digitized, visuals enhanced with modern upscaling technology, and the animation fully restored to its intended 24 frames per second. According to developers, the result is a complete restoration of a lost anime-era production, preserving its original spirit while updating it for modern platforms.

Structured like a classic anime broadcast, the game recreates the full TV experience, with time signals, opening theme, commercial breaks, etc. Players control three young pilots who combine their powers to command the transforming super robot Geppy-X in defense of Earth against the Space Demon Empire.

Gameplay centers on fast-paced arcade-style side-scrolling shooter action, with real-time switching between three combat forms. While the original arcade-style difficulty remains intact, modern quality-of-life features have been added, including rewind, rapid fire, quick save, CRT filter mode, and achievements. Completing the campaign unlocks six additional modes, such as boss rush and alternate scenario variations.

The remaster also preserves the original 1999 voice performances from legendary anime actors and includes classic theme songs by iconic super robot artists. 70s-Style Robot Anime Geppy-X is the definitive edition and re-launch of a once Japan-exclusive cult classic, now launching worldwide in July.