Rendering Ranger: R2 / Ziggurat Games

THE LEGENDARY SUPER FAMICOM CULT CLASSIC IS BACK

Developed by Manfred Trenz (creator of the Turrican series) and published by German software powerhouse Rainbow Arts®, this game was originally released in 1995. Originally slated to come to the West as Targa, the game ultimately ended up as a Japan-only title, with only 10,000 copies originally printed, making it one of the most sought-after collectibles in retro gaming.

You are the Rendering Ranger known as Double R, a special forces soldier who must defend the Earth from a devastating alien invasion. Through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages, Rendering Ranger: R2 is one of the greatest technological showcases ever seen on the Super Nintendo!

In our dedicated efforts of game preservation, Ziggurat is bringing both a limited SNES re-release and a digital release edition, Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind], to modern platforms.

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SNES RE-RELEASE

In August 2022, Limited Run ran an exclusive SNES re-print of the Super Famicom game allowing collectors to get a piece of this historic and rare game, offering both a standard and collector’s edition.

Every copy included a newly translated version of the original Rendering Ranger: R2 manual—with an added retrospective on its development and prototype differences by Audi Sorlie—and a Ranger R2-themed smoke gray SNES cart that works on original hardware.

The collector’s edition came jam-packed with awesome extras exclusively made for this edition, all housed in Limited Run Games’ retro game collector box - original soundtrack, double-sided poster, commemorative coin, collectible pin and key chain featuring the Rendering Ranger and his ship.

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In case you missed the SNES sale - we’re offering another chance to grab this classic shooter on modern platforms!

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DIGITAL RELEASE: RENDERING RANGER: R² [REWIND]

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Partnering with Limited Run and utilizing Carbon Engine emulation, this rerelease of Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] in late 2024. This edition provides a faithful emulation of Rendering Ranger: R² and its unreleased PAL version Targa with rewind & save features and other modern updates to play on PC (via Steam and GOG), PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch later this year, along with a physical release via Limited Run.

Where to play

This game has not recieved a rating from the ESRB

Genre

Action

Shooter

Original platforms

Initial release date

Original Developer

Rainbow Arts

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Features

Gut-wrenching side-scrolling action with sprawling stage design and cinematic presentation
Mind-blowingly fast horizontal shooting stages unlike any seen before on Super Nintendo
Upgradable weapons, tons of enemies, dynamic on-scene mayhem at nearly every turn
Gigantic bosses in sprites converted from pre-rendered 3D models
The unreleased prototype Targa and the Japan-only release Rendering Ranger: R²
The ability to rewind the game with a press of a button, perfect for especially challenging sequences
The option to save and continue, allowing players to up where they left off
Optional CRT filter for retro look and feel
Timeless 16-bit action at its best from legendary game creator Manfred Trenz

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Credits

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