70's-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Review (PS5)

Key Points:

• Geppy-X, a Japan-only PS1 scrolling shooter from 1999, has been re-released in an enhanced PS5 version by Implicit Conversions, known for their work on PS Plus Premium’s emulated catalogue.
• The game features over 8,000 remastered video clips from preserved Betacam footage, presenting each level like a full anime episode with title cards, credits, and fake commercials, creating a unique retro anime experience.
• Inspired by Go Nagai’s work, Geppy-X includes theme songs by legendary Japanese singers and parodies of classic sports anime, enriching its nostalgic appeal despite its somewhat sluggish and unremarkable gameplay.
• The enhanced package offers multiple campaign routes, unique boss fight animations, CRT filters, and an in-game manual styled like a classic PS1 booklet, adding to its charm for fans of old mecha anime and PS1 oddities.
• While not standout as a shooter, Geppy-X is praised for its preservation efforts, exposing a cult classic to new audiences with thoughtful repackaging and nostalgic audiovisual elements.