Gimmick! EXACT☆MIX

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About

SUNSOFT’s master class in action platforming returns exclusively to the arcade with Gimmick! EXACT☆MIX! Fully compatible with modern 16:9 LCD displays and legacy 4:3 CRT monitors, Gimmick! brings the classic action platformer genre back to arcades!

Gimmick! EXACT☆MIX delivers smooth and detailed new graphics, an arranged soundtrack, and emphasized scoring mechanics to the original cult classic. A new Time Attack mode has been added, allowing for both new players to practice later stages, and for experienced players to compete for the best completion time. Stages may also be played in an alternate order with the Stage Edit function, keeping players of all skill levels coming back for more.

Cabinet

Gimmick! EXACT☆MIX Cabinet

Features

COMPLETE 2D REMAKE

The cult action platformer classic returns with lovingly drawn traditional Japanese style 2D pixel art designed for a modern full widescreen format. From the game opening, to the stages and every ending, experience the new 16 bit style remix of Gimmick!

NEW ARRANGED SOUNDTRACK

Supervised by the original game’s composer, Masashi Kageyama, popular music composer and Gimmick! fan, Manabu Namiki, has created an all new masterpiece arranged soundtrack.

0.3 FRAME INPUT LAG RESPONSE

Twice as fast as the original! The fastest benchmark in the game industry Maximum Performance! Play like you’re meant to. Never miss a jump again.

PERFECT GAME DESIGN

Considered by genre fans as one of the ultimate action platform games. Every single trick and technique are perfectly laid out to be the same* as the original. Challenge yourself to find all of the treasures and reach the secret ending in record time in the new Time Attack mode! *Item order and extends have been changed for arcade operations.

PLAY IN CLASSIC MODE

You can also select to play through the game with the original version’s graphics and an HD audio version of the influential original soundtrack!

OPERATE IN LANDSCAPE OR PORTRAIT

Works in either screen orientation (vertical or horizontal).

Updates

Version 1.0.9
Input Lag: 0.3 Frames*
JVS' Compatible: Yes
・Input Lag Reduced to <1 Frame
・Fixed Classic graphics mode performance issues

Version 1.0.8
Input Lag: 0.3 Frames*
JVS' Compatible: Yes
・Reduced input lag from 1 frame to 0.3 frame
・Added version information to the title screen
・Added license information to the title screen
・DIP 3 now rotates the screen orientation 180 degrees
・Compatible with the APM2/3 cabinets’ Home button
・Compatible with the JVS’ standard

Version 1.0.7
Input Lag: 1 Frame
JVS' Compatible: Yes
・Input Lag Reduced to 1 Frame
・Reduced Free Play manual quit timer from 15 seconds to 3 seconds

Version 1.0.6
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: Yes
・Added vertical orientation display mode
・Fixed score saving bug
・Fixed infinite item spawning exploit" Exploit Fixed

Version 1.0.5
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: No
・Fixed Score Multiplier Bug

Version 1.0.4
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: No
・Adjusted score bonuses throughout the game
・Fixed Stage 3 Secret Area timer bug
・Added spawn point to Stage 5

Version 1.0.3
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: No
・Fixed High Score time display bug

Version 1.0.2
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: No
・Fixed Credits Display
・Fixed Stage 2 infinite exploit

Version 1.0.1
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: No
・Fixed service credit bug
・Fixed Time Attack timer bug

Version 1.0.0
Input Lag: 2 Frames
JVS' Compatible: No
・Original Release

* For the most optimal input response times, an exA-Arcadia JVS’ (Dash) compatible IO board must be used.

Gimmick! EXACT☆MIX Staff

Licensor: SUNSOFT
Developer: exA-Arcadia
Key Visual: Magma
Sound:
Masashi Kageyama (Original)
Manabu Namiki (Arranged)