I’ve had my fair share of quirks Strictly Limited over the years. Most of the issues were endless wait times or a product that felt… cheap ones. But is the company really that bad? Did they tear me apart? No – they never did. Anyway, I finally stopped buying them “expensive” limited editionsjust as I stopped buying their more expensive competitor.
What Happened?
It all comes down to two major disappointments: i Ultracore collector system and Ninja Saviors collector’s program. Both were follow-ups or reimaginings of the Amiga classic – and both were really good games – but the collectors’ boxes themselves were so despicable that they pushed me over the edge. After that, I decided to give it up.
And honestly, it wasn’t just the quality. My mancave was filling up, my shelves were groaning, and my girlfriend was getting frustrated with the growing mountain of “limited” boxes. At some point, something had to give.
MAGAZINES, OLD CONSOLES, GAMES AND BOXES MUST GO…
My mancave was full, and selling things was out of the question… or maybe it wasn’t. A few things he did go — especially old computer magazines and those big boxes of mommy‑F‑🙈 game.
But regret soon struck. I speak two minutes before putting the lists up. And then the memories came flooding back: I had already sold mine The Dreamcastmine Xboxmine Sega Master Systemmine Saw Mega Drivemy Nintendo 64, and they all have tons of games. I even dropped a bunch of Loot Crates, too.
Now? Yes… I regret it even more now that I write about it here.
But at the same time, I have never used any of them. So maybe it was a good riddance. It is possible. The hoarding mentality is a dangerous thing.
PlayStation VR2 Compatible, Look At That Shiny Box…
Because of past tragedies, let’s look forward — because today something special hit my mailbox. Which is rare to be PS VR2 (also flat PS5) game I, ROBOT by Jeff Minter and the crew at Llamasoft, published by Atari and physically released by Strictly Limited, finally arrived. And the weird part? Me actually he did ordered… last week… and it was cheap ones. How weird is that?
After years of delays, overpriced boxes, and accumulated heartache, suddenly a Llamasoft title shows up on my doorstep as it’s being shipped. It almost sounds like Strictly Limited is trying to redeem itself – or maybe the whole universe went a bit out of whack.
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I already reviewed the game in the PS VR2 game review series, but I decided to include it here as well:
Oh, how I love you Jeff Minter Games. I’ve followed him since the early 1980s, and almost all of his releases end up being Game of the Year argument in my book.
Me, Robot it’s one of those rare, exotic creatures that can only come from Minter’s mind – a game like no other. It’s weird, hypnotic, and unapologetically weird… and that’s why I love it.
Originally a 1984 Atari game designed by Dave Theurer, this reimagined version reimagines the concept through Minter’s kaleidoscopic lens. The PSVR2 system transforms it into a colorful, sensory experience full of crazy sound effects, pulsating rhythms, and dazzling visuals that look absolutely stunning with OLED lenses.
The gameplay is divided into several different modes. The main ones include a Grid style the mechanic where you slide across the tiles to color them – fill them all in, and the level is done. Then there is a Bolobasha tunnel a sequence that reminds us Polybius on the original PSVR, and finally i arena-style shoot ’em up where you clear waves of enemies to progress.
It’s not exactly a PSVR2 “showcase” title in the traditional sense, but for retroheads and Minter fans alike, this is pure gold.
The game runs at what appears to be a native 120 fps, with razor-sharp clarity and that signature Llamasoft experience that never fails to melt your brain – in the best way. * Fun, weird and weird – not for everyone *
The original game box is well made, good use of colors, and would fit nicely next to my other collection of Jeff Minter games (from the early eighties to the present, btw)
Looking at this game box, I’m starting to wonder how games like Polybius and TxK never got a portable version. IMHO, this is a disaster; Jeff Minter’s games need to be better served.
Strictly Limited Loot Crate? That’s the first thing that comes to mind.
As a collector, I expected the usual routine: the game arrives, I tear open the shipper, check the condition, slide it on the shelf, and admire it like a trophy. But this time, when I opened the box, there it was six unexpected additions I looked back – and suddenly, Strictly Limited caught my attention again.
For a company known for tight budgets and minimal packaging, this feels like a real change. They didn’t just throw in filler; they combine things with reality collector’s appeal. Quality pins, a metallic tone, stickers — the sort of small but meaningful bonuses that make the physical release feel curated rather than mass-produced.
And yes, some collectors scoff at promotional merchandise, but I don’t. Me actually like it happens when companies get into things from other games. It’s part of the fun – a little nudge towards discovering something new, a reminder of the vast ecosystem of niche topics we love to chase.
Inside the box was a Bubble Bobble pina Cannon Dancer coina Deathsmiles I+II pinagain three stickers I’m hooked on games I’ve never even heard of. But that’s the charm: unexpected, strange, and totally worth it. For once, Strictly Limited delivered something that felt like a worthy collector’s bundle.
Buuuuuuut… There it was another item in the box that rubbed me the wrong way.
NINJA SAVIOR KEY CHEAT???…
As a collector, this one hit me in the spine.
I remember seeing this key chain before A Ninja Saviors Collector’s Edition was even announced. I’m almost certain it was shown somewhere at the time – and now here it is, randomly thrown into a random Strictly Limited shipment instead of being put in the original CE box where it should have been.
And that’s what stings.
This is a very cool thingthe kind of thing that should be front and center in a Collector’s Edition — not hidden away in a bunch of surprise merchandise months or years later. It honestly makes me wonder if this is yet another sign of Strictly Limited screwing up Ninja Saviors CE early in production. Black box, black slipcase, and now this floating key chain without CE? It paints a picture… not a flattering one.
– But hey, maybe it’s just a PR stunt. Maybe they dangle this key in front of us collectors to tempt us to buy the Collector’s big boxes again. It wouldn’t be the first time the company tried that trick.
And here’s the worst part: I indeed i want to use this for my real key. But I’m afraid it will explode. So, instead, it’ll end up being displayed alongside the Collector’s Edition — another trophy in the holy grail of “cool stuff I’m too scared to use.”
CONCLUSION, CHAPTER, UNEXPECTED BLOG POST…
And that’s the full haul – everything that came in the package, collected in one satisfying collector’s spread. A small delivery, to be sure, but totally worthy of its spotlight. These unexpected moments, surprises, oddities, little stirrings of nostalgia and confusion… are part of what makes collecting fun in the first place.
Thanks for reading, and for stopping by the blog again. Wake up – and I’ll catch you later.
