The Turrican Collection has arrived on Evercade, and it’s a big deal. Packing ten games across three classic platforms, this cartridge brings one of the most beloved run-and-gun series in gaming history to your handheld or home console in style.
A SERIES BUILT ON BLASTING AND EXPLORATION
Turrican was born in 1990, the brainchild of developer Manfred Trenz. Published by Rainbow Arts, the original Turrican hit the Amiga and immediately turned heads. It blended the frenetic shooting of Contra with vast, sprawling levels that rewarded exploration — a combination that felt genuinely fresh at the time.
The series was powered by Chris Hülsbeck’s legendary soundtracks, which are still celebrated to this day. If you’ve never heard the Turrican II music, you’re in for a treat. It’s the kind of score that gets stuck in your head for decades.
Turrican II: The Final Fight landed in 1991 and is widely regarded as the peak of the Amiga originals — bigger, bolder, and even more musically spectacular. Turrican 3 rounded out the Amiga trilogy, pushing the hardware further and wrapping up the story.
CONSOLE GLORY — SNES AND MEGA DRIVE
As the series moved to consoles, it evolved. The SNES entries — Super Turrican and Super Turrican 2 — were developed by Factor 5 and showed off the hardware’s capabilities beautifully. Both are fantastic games in their own right, with tight controls and that signature sense of scale.
This cartridge also includes Super Turrican Director’s Cut, a version that restores content that was cut from the original release. It’s a genuine piece of gaming history — and one that many fans will be playing for the first time here.
On the Mega Drive side, Mega Turrican is another Factor 5 gem — arguably the best-looking entry in the whole series and a showcase for what the Genesis could do. The Mega Turrican Director’s Cut similarly restores elements from the original vision of the game.
SCORE ATTACK MODES — SOMETHING EXTRA
Alongside the main games, the cartridge includes dedicated Score Attack modes for three of the titles: Super Turrican Score Attack, Mega Turrican Score Attack, and Super Turrican Score Attack (Director’s Cut variant). These stripped-back modes put the focus purely on racking up points, adding excellent replay value and a competitive edge for those who want to chase high scores.
TEN GAMES, ONE CARTRIDGE
To be crystal clear about what you’re getting, here’s the full lineup:
- Turrican (Amiga)
- Turrican II: The Final Fight (Amiga)
- Turrican 3 (Amiga)
- Super Turrican (SNES)
- Super Turrican Director’s Cut (SNES)
- Super Turrican 2 (SNES)
- Super Turrican Score Attack (SNES)
- Mega Turrican (Megadrive/Genesis)
- Mega Turrican Director’s Cut (Megadrive/Genesis)
- Mega Turrican Score Attack (Megadrive/Genesis)
That’s three Amiga classics, four SNES entries including score attack and the Director’s Cut, and three Mega Drive titles. Tremendous value for fans of the series or anyone who missed it the first time around.
ORIGINAL MANUALS — A NICE TOUCH
One of the great things about the Evercade community is the attention paid to preserving the history around these games — not just the games themselves. We’ve got original manual scans available for several titles in this collection, and they’re well worth a look for context, nostalgia, and just the sheer retro charm of old gaming documentation.
You can check out the original Turrican Amiga manual, the Super Turrican 2 SNES manual, and the Mega Turrican Mega Drive manual. Great for reading before you dive in — or just for a trip down memory lane.
WORTH YOUR TIME?
If you have any love for classic action games, absolutely yes. The Turrican series represents some of the finest 16-bit era gaming there is. Having it all in one place on Evercade — with Director’s Cut versions, score attack modes, and original manuals to browse — makes this one of the most compelling collections the platform has offered.
Whether you grew up with an Amiga, a SNES, or a Mega Drive, there’s something here for you. And if Turrican is completely new to you? You’re about to discover something special.
Head over to our Turrican Collection page for more details, screenshots, and everything you need to know about this release.