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Limited Run Games Bringing Rare NES Title 'Little Samson' to PS5, Switch and PC in 2026

The Carbon Engine port opens access to a sought-after NES collectible long hindered by rights uncertainty.

Overview

  • Limited Run Games announced a 2026 release for Little Samson on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam during its 10th anniversary stream.
  • The modern version will run on the company’s Carbon Engine, which powers its retro reissues on current platforms.
  • Originally released in 1992, the game was developed by Takeru and published by Taito for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
  • Gameplay centers on swapping between four distinct characters—Samson, Kikira the Dragon, Gamm the Rock Lord and K.O. the mouse—after the opening tutorial stages.
  • The reissue makes a high-priced collectors’ cartridge broadly available again, as the company continues to face reported criticism over delays and physical product quality.