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Is VASARA Collection worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade shooter fans who want both VASARA games in one collection
- Players drawn to alternate-history settings combining Feudal Japan and science fiction
- Shoot ’em up players who want branching routes and endings shaped by their choices
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the frantic survival-focused action a poor match.
- Players looking for a story-led game with extensive narrative choices may find its arcade-combat focus limiting.
- Players who want a game without shooting or close-range combat may prefer a different style of play.
Our take on VASARA Collection
The collection pairs two arcade shooters with branching routes and endings shaped by character selection and actions during play.
What is VASARA Collection?
VASARA Collection includes VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001), two arcade shoot ’em ups set in an alternate version of Feudal Japan where advanced technology exists.
Play as one of 8 characters inspired by historical Japanese figures, riding flying motorcycles and fighting robots and samurai with shooting and melee attacks. The games feature vertical and Tate display modes, branching routes, and multiple endings that depend on character choice and in-game actions. Timeless mode is also included. The gameplay is described as skill-focused, with a mode for starters and a higher challenge for experienced players.
How VASARA Collection plays
- 01Branching routes
- Character choice and actions during play determine the paths and endings.
- 02Shooting and melee
- Combat combines ranged attacks with close-range weapons against robots and samurai.
- 03Display modes
- The collection supports vertical and Tate screen orientations.
- 04Difficulty options
- A mode for starters sits alongside gameplay the vendor characterizes as skill-focused.
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VASARA Collection: platforms & release
Is VASARA Collection worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want both VASARA games in one collection. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the frantic survival-focused action a poor match.
Where can I download VASARA Collection?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens VASARA Collection's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is VASARA Collection on?
Windows only.
