Square Enix has its finger in a whole lot of pies right now -- but if
a recent ESRB listing is any indication, the developer might be preparing to sully its digits in yet another pastry. Said listing is for a PS3 and PSP title called
Thexder NEO -- a new entry in
a classic Square-developed franchise, which first appeared on the prehistoric
NEC PC-8801 platform before making its way to PC and NES. Considering Square held the reins of this IP back in 1985, we're assuming the company will develop this new title -- but until we get more details, there's no way to be sure.
According to the ESRB listing,
Thexder NEO is "a side-scrolling action game in which players control a transforming robot through a series of maze-like levels." Stop right there, ESRB listing.
You had us at "robot." 
{ Aug 24th 2009 at 10:45AM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sony boy @ Aug 24th 2009 11:12AM
Ooh, a transformers sidescrollers. i approve!
drakkor @ Aug 24th 2009 11:14AM
i remember this game, it was fun back in the day, transform into a fighter jet/robot
chimaera9 @ Aug 24th 2009 11:23AM
Cool! I remember this game! I really liked it, but I'm worried that playing it again now might ruin my nostalgia. Hmmm...
Kevin @ Aug 24th 2009 11:51AM
I owned the original Thexder 2 for DOS. Once I figured out the controls, it was such an awesome game.
Evildude @ Aug 24th 2009 11:55AM
Man, talk about classics...many 12 year olds here don't even know this game....boy oh boy....I remember it on the NES...
yonatron @ Aug 24th 2009 11:58AM
Man, I loved the original Thexder on the Apple IIgs as well. If they bundle the reboot with a port of the original, I'm so there.
Paul @ Aug 24th 2009 12:00PM
my eyes hurt. make it stop joystiq
Phil @ Aug 24th 2009 2:40PM
Sweet!
I installed the Homebrew Channel on my Wii just so I could Dosbox this game.
If you can't tell how excited I am to have a re-birth of this franchise just look at my avatar!
Tim @ Aug 24th 2009 3:04PM
I played Thexder on the Apple IIGS. Interesting game, although I sucked at it.
Laurens Holst @ Aug 24th 2009 3:24PM
Oh, I played Firehawk (Thexder 2) on my MSX so much, I love that game.
ecco6t9 @ Aug 25th 2009 2:18AM
Here's hoping they keep it 2D.