New Wave Toys has announced the next additions coming to RepliCade Wave 2: Bezerk x RepliCade and Frenzy x RepliCade. Both cabinets are available to pre-order now either individually or as a bundle.
Bezerk was originally released back in 1980 and was one of the first arcade games featuring speech synthesis of talking robots and the unforgettable “COIN DETECTED IN POCKET” that plays in attract mode. Bezerk is widely considered one of the greatest arcade video games of all time. Eugene Jarvis cited Berzerk as an influence for Robotron: 2084. The PC game Castle Wolfenstein was also influenced by Berzerk.
The Bezerk x RepliCade features all the classic Stern upright cabinet details including the iconic Metal Control Panel and “Board Drawer” front of cab access door that opens to reveal a replica faux PCB prop inside an illuminated compartment. There is also a fully loaded accessory pack which includes a replica of the Oversized Joystick Top from the early production runs, plus new customizable options like the Detachable Metal Security Bar with Mini Lock & Metal Kick Plate.
Frenzy is the sequel to Bezerk and was released 2 years after in 1982. Berzerk & Frenzy are similar shooter-style games with the primary objective to shoot as many robots as possible without being killed. Frenzy’s play mechanics are more sophisticated than Berzerk’s introducing different rooms, smarter robots, destructible walls for creating exits, and the ability to bounce shots off of solid walls. You can even shoot Evil Otto to make him disappear, but beware because he moves faster and faster every time he returns. The key thing to remember is never to stay in one room for too long. Doing so causes an additional Evil Otto to be released from a different direction.
The Frenzy x RepliCade features New Wave Toys’ next level of Arcade Destruction ranging from distressed, faded, & battle-worn cabinet detailing to an all-new Flicker Mode. It has been overhauled to be in top working condition. Frenzy x RepliCade also includes customizable accessory options like the new Detachable Metal Security Bar with Mini Lock & Metal Kick Plate.
Both RepliCades are dedicated to Alan McNeil (1951 – 2017), the designer and programmer of Berzerk & Frenzy.
The Bezerk x RepliCade and the Frenzy x RepliCade are both individually priced at $159.99. The Bezerk + Frenzy Collector’s Choice Bundle includes both cabinets packed together and will cost $311.98. Both are expected to ship Q1 2024.