Piko Interactive Collection 3 is cartridge 29 in the Evercade library, and it’s one of those releases that rewards the curious collector. No blockbuster franchises here — instead, Piko has done what it does best: rescued a handful of genuinely obscure licensed titles from across multiple platforms and bundled them together in one place.
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WHAT’S ON THE CART?
The collection spans an impressive range of platforms, pulling games from the Mega Drive/Genesis, NES, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and PlayStation. That variety alone makes it stand out.
Mega Drive / Genesis titles:
Sword of Sodan is a side-scrolling fantasy beat-’em-up that had a mixed reception on home computers but found its way to the Mega Drive. It’s a curio — brutal, a little janky, and very much of its era. If you want to dig deeper into the original experience, the original Sword of Sodan manual is available to read.
Zero Tolerance is arguably the star of the Mega Drive section — a first-person shooter on the Genesis that genuinely impressed at the time, pushing the hardware further than most expected. Worth your time. Grab the original Zero Tolerance manual if you want the full context.
Legend of Wukong rounds out the Mega Drive selection — a title based on the classic Chinese folk tale that many Western players will be encountering for the first time here.
NES titles:
Metal Mech: Man Machine is an action title that combines on-foot sections with mech combat — an unusual structure for an NES game. The original Metal Mech manual is well worth a read before diving in.
Motor City Patrol puts you behind the wheel as a police officer keeping order on the streets. It’s an NES open-world driving game — niche, but fascinating for what it attempted. Check out the original Motor City Patrol manual for the full rules of engagement.
Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingston is an exploration and action title that takes its cue from the famous historical expedition. Unusual subject matter for an NES game, and all the more interesting for it. The original Stanley manual sets the scene nicely.
Game Boy Advance titles:
Punch King is a boxing game for the GBA — straightforward in concept but a solid addition to the portable lineup. Super Bubble Pop brings puzzle gameplay to the mix, offering something lighter and more accessible alongside the action-heavy titles.
Game Boy Color:
Radikal Bikers makes the jump from arcade to GBC — a motorbike pizza delivery game that’s chaotic, fast, and a lot more fun than it has any right to be.
PlayStation:
40 Winks is a platform game that originally launched late in the PS1’s life, meaning many players missed it entirely (the original manual is available to read). It’s a colourful, inventive platformer that deserves a second look.
WHY PIKO’S APPROACH MATTERS
Piko Interactive’s whole model is built around licensing and preserving games that would otherwise stay buried. These aren’t the titles that dominate retro gaming conversations — and that’s exactly what makes them valuable to collectors.
You won’t find Zero Tolerance or 40 Winks on most other modern retro platforms. Piko Interactive Collection 3 is one of the few legitimate ways to play several of these legally today, with the added bonus of those original manual scans making it feel like a proper archival release rather than just a ROM dump.
If this cart’s your kind of thing, Piko’s other Evercade releases are worth exploring too — Piko Interactive Collection 1 (recently back in production as a 2026 re-issue) and Piko Interactive Arcade 1.
The multi-platform spread also means there’s genuine variety across the cart — whether you’re in the mood for an FPS, a puzzle game, a platformer, or an arcade racer, something here will scratch that itch.
WHICH EVERCADE HARDWARE PLAYS IT?
Piko Interactive Collection 3 plays on all current Evercade hardware. That includes the compact Super Pocket, the full-sized EXP-R handheld, the VS-R home console, and the Alpha bartop cabinet. Not sure which device is right for you? Our hardware comparison page breaks it all down.
If you enjoy hunting down the less obvious corners of the Evercade library, our best cartridges guide is a great next stop — and if Piko Interactive Collection 3 has piqued your interest, head over to the full cartridge page to find out more and see where to pick it up.