《改造町人合輯》（日文：改造町人シュビビンマン コンプリート コレクション，英文：Cyber Citizen Shockman Collection）是收錄經典橫向卷軸動作遊戲的復刻合集，於2025年6月在Nintendo Switch和PlayStation 5上同步推出。此合輯包含1989年至1997年間原先於PC Engine等平台發行的四款作品：《改造町人シュビビンマン》、《シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵》、《シュビビンマン3 異界のプリンセス》以及首次家用主機化的《改造町人シュビビンマン零》(註:當時只在任天堂超任的Satellaview網路系統下載遊玩)，由Ratalaika Games與SuperDeluxe Games聯合移植與發行。

系列故事融合日式超級英雄、校園青春與機械改造人題材。首作敘述一名在魚市場工作的青年太助與女高中生巧比子(キャピ子)被豪德寺博士改造為機械人「Shockman」，以對抗邪惡組織Dark Skull，保衛城市。隨著續作展開，兩位主角不但要對抗更強大的敵人，如來自外宇宙的異星帝國(ライオ)，還會穿越異世界，拯救被綁架的博士，在三代的作品中兩位主角與來自異世界的公主聯手對抗入侵她的家鄉的邪惡軍團Kargan。到《零》的時代，主角換成新世代的らいた與あずき，承襲Shockman的精神展開新冒險。

操作方面忠實還原當年的街機風格，維持橫向卷軸的闖關節奏，支援本地雙人合作。使用跳躍、衝刺、近戰與能量彈等基本招式，擊倒關卡敵人與頭目。每一作的動作表現與節奏略有不同，像是第二代加入變形飛行模式，第三代強調武器變化與劇情分支。Switch版則額外提供重玩（rewind）、快速存檔、螢幕濾鏡與按鍵自定義等新功能，提升可玩性與便利性。

雖然操作上偏向老派風格，打擊感不如現代動作遊戲流暢，但正是這種復古的手感與誇張的畫風，使得《改造町人》系列獲得不少懷舊玩家青睞。評價方面，《Shockman Collection》在海外獲得褒貶不一的評論。像《RetroNauts》與《Hardcore Gaming 101》就認為此合輯具備歷史保存價值，特別是《3代》與《零》展現出系列後期的成熟美術風格與音樂品質。而部分主流遊戲媒體如Nintendo Life則指出遊戲操作略顯笨重、命中判定模糊，並不易吸引新世代玩家。

市場上，《改造町人合輯》被視為面向老玩家的懷舊產品。在數位商店與限定實體版推出後，受到復古遊戲愛好者與收藏玩家追捧，尤其是初次主機化的《零》更被認為是本作的一大亮點。雖然對一般現代玩家來說吸引力有限，但對於喜愛1980年代PC Engine動作遊戲風格的人而言，這是珍貴而完整的回憶。

總的來說，《改造町人合輯》不僅是簡單的遊戲重發，更是將日式科幻、機甲英雄與青春校園情節結合的奇特創意集大成。即使未必能打動主流玩家的手感與視覺標準，但它保留那個遊戲黃金年代的荒唐、熱血與浪漫。如果願意放下現代標準，重新回味那個需要耐心與想像力的遊戲年代，這部作品將是值得收藏的經典之一。

Cyber Citizen Shockman Collection (Japanese title: 改造町人シュビビンマン コンプリート コレクション) is a faithfully remastered compilation of classic side-scrolling action games, released in June 2025 for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The collection features four titles originally launched between 1989 and 1997 for platforms like the PC Engine: Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman, Shubibinman 2: Aratanaru Teki, Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess, and Shubibinman Zero, which appears here for the first time on home consoles—Zero was previously available only via download through the Satellaview system on the Super Famicom. The remaster is developed and published jointly by Ratalaika Games and SuperDeluxe Games.

The series blends Japanese superhero tropes with school-life drama and cyborg-themed science fiction. The first game follows a young man named Tasuke, who works at a fish market, and a high school girl named Kyapiko (キャピ子). Both are transformed into cyborg warriors known as "Shockmen" by the eccentric Dr. Gōdōji in order to protect their city from the evil organization Dark Skull. As the sequels unfold, the protagonists face increasingly formidable enemies, including the alien empire Rao from outer space, and even travel to other dimensions to rescue kidnapped allies. In Shubibinman 3, they team up with a princess from another world to fend off the invading army of Kargan. By the time of Zero, the baton is passed to a new generation of heroes—Raita and Azuki—who carry forward the spirit of the original Shockmen in a fresh, modern adventure.

The gameplay retains the arcade-style, side-scrolling action of the original releases and supports local two-player co-op. Players utilize classic techniques such as jumping, dashing, melee strikes, and energy projectiles to defeat enemies and bosses across levels. Each entry introduces its own gameplay tweaks: the second game includes a transforming flight mode, while the third emphasizes weapon variation and branching story paths. The Switch version adds new quality-of-life features, such as rewind, quick save, visual filters, and customizable controls, enhancing playability and accessibility.

Though the mechanics may feel dated and the hit detection lacks the fluidity of modern action titles, the series’ exaggerated art style and retro gameplay have won over many nostalgic players. In terms of critical reception, Shockman Collection has received mixed reviews overseas. Outlets like RetroNauts and Hardcore Gaming 101 praised the compilation’s value as a piece of video game preservation, highlighting Shubibinman 3 and Zero as strong examples of late-era pixel art and chiptune music. More mainstream gaming sites, such as Nintendo Life, criticized the controls for being clunky and the collision detection for being imprecise, noting that it may not appeal to newer generations of players.

On the market, Cyber Citizen Shockman Collection is considered a nostalgia-focused release aimed at retro enthusiasts. After launching in digital stores and through limited-edition physical formats, it quickly gained traction among collectors, especially due to Shubibinman Zero’s debut on a home console—an aspect regarded as the compilation’s biggest draw. While its appeal to mainstream modern gamers may be limited, for fans of 1980s PC Engine-style action games, the collection represents a rare and comprehensive preservation of a quirky classic.

In summary, Cyber Citizen Shockman Collection is more than a simple re-release—it’s a creative fusion of Japanese sci-fi, mecha-hero tropes, and school-age adventure, bundled into one cohesive retro anthology. It may not meet the tactile precision or visual standards of today’s action games, but it preserves the chaotic charm, passion, and imagination of gaming’s golden age. For those willing to let go of modern expectations and revisit a time when games required patience and imagination, this is a timeless treasure worth owning.