2026年，沉寂35年的《城市獵人》終於在現代遊戲平台上重生。這款於1990年3月2日在PC Engine推出的作品，是史上唯一獲得官方正式授權的《城市獵人》遊戲，如今由SUNSOFT再次喚醒這段經典記憶，打造為更完整的復刻版，於2026年2 月26日全球同步推出。保留原作的核心系統與關卡設計，同時加入多項現代化調整，使老玩家能重返熟悉的世界，新玩家也能毫無障礙地進入這個充滿熱血與危險的都市舞台。

全面支援Nintendo Switch、Nintendo Switch 2、PlayStation 5與Steam，同時追加繁體中文、簡體中文、韓文、英文、法文、德文、義大利文、西班牙文等語言。在地化程度空前完整，使全球玩家跨越語言與時代，重新沉浸於冴羽獠縱橫新宿暗黑社會的故事之中。

在劇情部分，玩家再度化身為冴羽獠，也就是令人聞風喪膽的「城市獵人」。他是在東京新宿地下世界中極具名聲的清道夫，專門承接警察不便介入、一般人無法應對的危險任務。他的工作內容從美女保鑣、情報調查到暗殺行動，無一不是在刀尖上跳舞。每天所面對的，不是危險，就是更危險。而他的搭檔槇村香，是亡友的妹妹，雖然正義感滿滿，卻也常接到各種奇怪甚至麻煩的委託，讓獠的日常充滿驚險與混亂。

復刻版沿用原版PC Engine的架構，自由挑選三宗獨立案件來挑戰。每個案件都有獨特的委託人與敵對勢力，背後藏著不同陰謀與威脅。必須在危機四伏的場景中追查線索、進行槍戰、脫離追捕，甚至不時會看到獠延續動畫風格的搞笑與耍賤橋段，使整體過程充滿濃厚的80至90年代動漫氛圍。藉由高解析度化的演出與語言更新，劇情的細節與情感更加鮮明，也讓角色魅力變得更立體。

在玩法方面，維持經典的橫向捲軸射擊模式。需要在不同場景中移動、翻滾、跳躍與射擊，並透過NPC對話、蒐集鑰匙與道具來解開前往下一區域的道路。遊戲場景多為大型室內空間，包括高樓層建築、秘密基地、倉庫與隱藏房間，帶來探索與動作相交錯的節奏。雖然本作依舊維持復古難度，但復刻版對按鍵反應、射擊準確度以及整體操作手感進行調整，使動作更符合現代玩家的期待。

介面與音效也全面升級。官方在預告中特別保留TM Network的經典名曲《Get Wild》，這首陪伴無數粉絲的動畫ED曲再次響起，讓熟悉1980與1990年代作品的玩家回憶瞬間湧現，也讓新玩家感受那段時代的獨特魅力。

本作在市場上未上市即引起熱烈討論，其原因在於它承載極強的情懷與象徵意義。它是35年來唯一官方《城市獵人》遊戲的再臨，更是在動畫與電影版人氣再次攀升的時刻重現於大眾眼前。SUNSOFT曾是許多玩家心中懷舊遊戲的代表品牌，此次復刻也象徵著經典IP重啟的契機。加上廣泛的多語言支援，使全球粉絲都能毫無障礙地享受這款作品的魅力。即使這次的復刻並非以高規格3D重製為訴求，它的重要性也並不在於華麗技術，而在於它所承載的時代記憶。它讓老玩家重溫當年的熱血和浪漫，也讓新世代理解冴羽獠與槇村香在流行文化史上的重要地位。

《城市獵人》復刻版更像是一封跨越35年送給粉絲的情書，是由舊時代傳遞到新時代的情感連結。這不僅是遊戲，更是一段青春、一份回憶、一個重新感受心跳的契機。對所有喜愛《城市獵人》的玩家而言，它象徵著經典的再次甦醒，也是那個充滿熱血與浪漫的世界重新向我們招手的瞬間。

In 2026, City Hunter, dormant for 35 years, is finally reborn on modern gaming platforms. Originally released on March 2, 1990 for the PC Engine, this title remains the only officially licensed City Hunter video game ever produced. Now revived by SUNSOFT, the classic returns as a fully enhanced remake, set for worldwide launch on February 26, 2026. The remake preserves the original’s core systems and stage designs while incorporating a range of modern improvements, allowing longtime fans to return to a familiar world and new players to step seamlessly into this dangerous and adrenaline-filled urban battlefield.

The new edition supports Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam, and adds Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. With an unprecedented level of localization, players across the world can cross both language and generational barriers to revisit the story of Ryō Saeba as he navigates the dark underbelly of Shinjuku.

Story-wise, players once again become Ryō Saeba, the legendary “City Hunter,” a feared and respected figure in Tokyo’s underworld. Known as a cleaner who handles the dirty jobs the police cannot—or will not—touch, Ryō’s work ranges from guarding beautiful clients to intelligence missions to assassination contracts. Every day is a tightrope walk between danger and even deadlier danger. His partner, Kaori Makimura, the younger sister of his late best friend, is full of justice and determination—but also often accepts bizarre or troublesome requests, throwing Ryō into constant chaos and peril.

The remake follows the original PC Engine structure, letting players freely choose between three standalone cases. Each case presents its own client, enemies, hidden schemes, and threats. Players must chase down clues, survive gunfights, evade pursuers, and experience occasional comedic moments faithful to the anime, balancing gritty action with Ryō’s mischievous antics. With high-resolution cutscenes and updated language support, the story’s emotions and character dynamics become clearer and more vivid than ever.

Gameplay retains its classic side-scrolling shooting foundation. Players run, roll, jump, and shoot through various environments, using NPC conversations, keys, and items to unlock new areas. Most stages are large indoor spaces—tower floors, secret bases, warehouses, and hidden rooms—blending exploration with action. Although the game keeps its retro difficulty, the remake refines button response, aiming accuracy, and overall control feel to better match modern standards.

The interface and audio have also been fully upgraded. SUNSOFT confirmed in the trailer that TM Network’s legendary “Get Wild,” the iconic ending theme of the City Hunter anime, will return. For fans who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, the music instantly awakens deep nostalgia, while new players can experience the unique charm of the era.

Even before release, the remake has generated tremendous buzz. Its significance lies far beyond simple gameplay. As the only official City Hunter game to return after 35 years—and arriving at a time when new films and anime projects continue to revive the series—it represents a powerful cultural moment. For many players, SUNSOFT is synonymous with beloved retro titles, and this remake signals the studio’s renewed commitment to reviving its classic IP. With extensive language support, fans worldwide can finally enjoy the title without barriers.

Although the remake is not a high-end 3D reimagining, its importance does not lie in graphical spectacle but in the weight of the memories it carries. It allows longtime fans to relive the passion and romance of the past, while giving newer generations a chance to understand the iconic status of Ryō Saeba and Kaori Makimura in pop culture history.

The City Hunter remake feels like a love letter sent across 35 years—a bridge connecting the old era and the new. It is not just a game; it is a fragment of youth, a cherished memory, and a chance to feel that heartbeat once again. For all who love City Hunter, this revival is the moment when a classic awakens and the world of action, danger, humor, and romance reaches out to us once more.