WARRIOR BLADE is a beat ‘em up game released by TAITO in 1992.
Rastan the thief and his allies set out for Depon, at the ends of the earth, in search of the treasure said to hidden there.
This is the third game in the Rastan series, released in arcades as a two-screen cabinet, allowing for an enlarged play area and driving soundscapes to enhance this spectacular action adventure!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

In the vast cosmos of retro video games, certain titles stand out for their innovation, challenge, and enduring appeal. One such game is DropZone.

On November 27, 1984, DropZone, the legendary Defender-style game from Archer Maclean, first took flight, captivating players worldwide. DropZone was widely regarded as the best Defender-style game on home computers and consoles, leaving a lasting mark on gaming history, inspiring generations, and setting a standard for its genre. As we celebrate its 40th anniversary, we honour its remarkable legacy. Reimagined for fans both old and new and crafted from Archer’s original source code, Archer Maclean's DropZone: 40th Anniversary Edition officially celebrates four decades of this iconic classic.

Archer Maclean’s DropZone - 40th Anniversary Edition celebrates the game's storied history by introducing upgraded graphics that retain the retro aesthetic—a careful balance of old and new.

In recent years, retro video games have experienced a dramatic resurgence, captivating audiences with a blend of nostalgia, accessibility, and straightforward, engaging gameplay. System 3, founded in 1982, has played a pivotal role in this revival.

What to Expect from the Anniversary Edition

The anniversary edition brings updated visuals and refined controls while staying true to the original’s essence. DropZone’s high-definition graphics retain the pixel art charm of the 1980s, now adapted for modern displays. Players can seamlessly switch between classic 8-bit and updated visuals in real time, a unique feature for a retro remake.

Controls have been optimized for precision on today’s hardware. The "Full Original Retro Mode" allows players to instantly switch back to the authentic graphics and sound of 1984. For true retro fans only – if you're not into classic retro games, this isn’t for you!

Get ready to explore the Big Apple like never before in Monkey Kong in New York! Step into the shoes of Monkey Kong, a daring ape on a mission to conquer New York’s most iconic locations—from the peaceful greenery of Central Park to the historic streets of Harlem, the dizzying heights of Manhattan’s skyline, and even the bustling New York Harbor.

Collect golden bananas scattered throughout each area, gaining incredible powers that make you faster, stronger, and unstoppable. But stay alert—tricky obstacles and mischievous rival monkeys stand in your way! With every banana, Monkey Kong gains new abilities.

Can you help Monkey Kong become the king of the city’s urban jungle? Traverse each unique area, dodge barrels, avoid rival monkeys, and make your mark in Monkey Kong in New York!

Experience intense battles against state-of-the-art AI drones and giant robots! Exhilarating action awaits as you use a variety of weapons to blast your enemies in spectacular fashion! We invite you to join the pulse-pounding battles that unfold on dynamic battlefields!

A decade has passed since the events of Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure. After successfully unraveling the mystery behind NASA’s disappearing generation ships, heroic pilots Colin and Chris have entered quiet lives of retirement. But the copious data they brought back from their remarkable journey has been fully studied, and shadowy government figures are keen on exploiting new discoveries to achieve potentially sinister ends. Can a third hero -- the brave government liaison Dustin -- convince the boys to put a stop to the renewed madness? If Twin Breaker was a brick breaker about space, Tri Breaker is a brick breaker on steroids, and this go-around, it’s all about time. Explore 40 brand new stages spread across four periods of galactic history, and obliterate the brick-breaking formula with new action-oriented gameplay quirks and formulas that you’ve never seen before in the genre. With boss fights, tons of story and dialogue, a retro-fueled soundtrack, and much more, Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey is inspired by the one of the most popular video game podcasts on Earth, Sacred Symbols, is written by long-time gaming personality Colin Moriarty, and is the sixth title from Lillymo Games.

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers' long-time nemesis. Robo-Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.

The third installment in the TAITO Milestones series brings back a diverse selection of ten arcade classics from the 80s and 90s.
This collection offers ten timeless action-themed arcade classics that set milestones for today´s TAITO.

• Bubble Bobble, 1986, action - The original 2 player, co-op arcade version of Bubble Bobble, use your bubble-blowing powers to travel through 100 floors of monsters and rescue your girlfriends!

• Rainbow Islands, 1987, action - Play as Bubby and Bobby in their human forms! Instead of blowing bubbles, rule with rainbows as you climb to your goal!

• Rastan Saga, 1987, action - Guide Rastan the Thief to protect the kingdom of Ceim, battling enemies and a dragon with your various weapons.

• Dead Connection, 1992, action - 4 detectives battle the mafia in an action-shooting game set in 1950s America, uncovering secrets and pursuing Don Nerozzia!

More games included: Cadash, Rastan Saga 2, Champion Wrestler, Runark, Warrior Blade, Thunder Fox

"City Bomber" is a car action game released by KONAMI in 1987.
Take control of Cat Burglar 306 after stealing the haul from a corrupt casino, and try to escape from the gang that's after you.
You control a unique car in this title. Use its high jumps to clear difficult terrain, radial saws to attack enemies in front of you, and a variety of other gadgets to make your way through!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Dirt Bike Extreme 3D invites you to unleash your inner daredevil in an exhilarating motorbike adventure! Immerse yourself in the action as you tackle diverse terrains and thrilling experiences in the role of a fearless biker.

Navigate through multiple levels, each featuring its own unique map—whether you’re tearing through urban landscapes, wild western terrains, sun-soaked beaches, and lush jungle trails. With strategically placed checkpoints, every second counts as you strive to complete each level with style and precision.

Your mission? Pull off jaw-dropping tricks and stunts on your motorcycle to win points and beat the clock, earning a maximum number of stars. Collect money with every stunt and invest in new motorcycles that enhance your speed, agility and accuracy.

Get ready to rev your engines and experience the thrill of high-speed action, impressive tricks, and fierce competition. Will you rise to the occasion and become the ultimate biker champion in Dirt Bike Extreme 3D? The race for glory begins now!

Dive into an electrifying retro arcade adventure with Robo Rescue! Set in a pixelated cyber world, players control a courageous ship tasked with saving the hapless robo-citizens scattered across grid-like mazes. Navigate through challenging levels filled with traps, hostile foes, and other threats as you work to collect, protect, and transport the robots to safety.

With its nostalgic graphics reminiscent of the classic 80s arcade era and fast-paced, strategic gameplay, Robo Rescue offers a thrilling mix of precision, timing, and quick thinking. Whether you’re playing solo or teaming up with a friend in two-player co-op mode, you'll need to master the ship's controls, avoid perilous hazards, and outmaneuver the enemy for a chance to set high scores and become the ultimate Robo Rescuer!

Zumba Royal Marble Shooter Mania is the ultimate marble shooter game that combines puzzle-solving skills with fast-paced action. Each level presents a unique puzzle layout filled with colorful marbles that you must skillfully shoot to match and clear. The game is simple to learn but hard to master, offering endless hours of engaging gameplay.
As you progress, the levels increase in complexity, introducing obstacles, intricate paths, and a variety of power-ups that can clear the board faster or change the game in unexpected ways. Aim carefully and plan your shots to trigger massive chain reactions and earn maximum points.
Whether you're looking for a quick break or a lengthy puzzle adventure, Zumba Marble Blast's diverse levels will keep you entertained.

Thirty-five years ago, the dense, bustling metropolis of New Libertis was born from an explosive boom of technological marvels. This new industrial renaissance saw the rapid expansion of the “Iron City”, pioneered by industrialist Hieronymus Frazer, founder of the now-omnipresent FALCORP.

Rising from the center of the city, the monolithic New Babel Tower siphons energy from the outer zones to power the glowing lamps of FALCORP’s countless labs. In its shadow the city’s workers - alongside gangsters, brawlers, and mechanized humanoid “autos” - spend their lives relegated to inhuman conditions with no hope of escape.

With almost limitless resources at his disposal, Frazer now seeks to secure his legacy and usher in a grand ascension for humanity’s elite. To that end, anything and everything may be sacrificed for his greater vision.

Bold, brazen champions will rise in the fight for tomorrow - the fate of the city is in your hands!

The craziest race is about to start!

Get in your kart and race through a bunch of levels full of obstacles and other crazy surprises. In this amazing racing game, each new game generates a different track.

Can you conquer the world podium?

Bamboo Retro Run is a captivating 2D pixel art game set in a bamboo forest. The player must run endlessly and face the approaching monsters, which they must eliminate by either jumping on them or slashing them. The game’s difficulty and speed increase as you progress, adding to the challenge. Embracing a retro style, player uses a vintage console interface where visible buttons mimic the gameplay controls. How far can you go? What's the highest score you can achieve?

Blast through 30 high-intensity action-packed race tracks as you compete to be the fastest in every contest.

Catch bursts of speed while avoiding slippery banana peels. Grab bottles of nitro to build up your vehicle speed. Collect coins to trade in for stylish new custom skins from the in-game store. Dodge punches and kicks and outrun opponents on different tracks around the world.

The big Furious Biker trophy awaits you.

Pool Fever brings the classic game right to your Nintendo Switch™, perfect for beginners and pool sharks alike!

Pool Fever offers a fun, accessible, and realistic billiards experience. With stunning 3D graphics and intuitive gameplay, you’ll feel like you’re playing in your favorite bar or pool hall. Whether you want to play in solo mode or challenge a friend in 2-player local multiplayer – either way, the table is set for hours of entertainment.

Choose from 10 different table designs, 15 unique cues, and 5 custom cue balls to create your perfect game setup. With three difficulty levels, you'll always have a challenge no matter your skill level.

So, chalk your cue, line up your shot, and sink the 8-ball - it’s game time!

Enter the battlefield in "Tank vs. Tank", an explosive clash of steel titans.

This isn't just a game; it's war. Life and death hang in the balance, demanding your full attention. Every decision, from the drive to the deadly aim, could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Outwit, outshout, and outlast your opponents to ensure it's them, not you, who bite the dust.

Your choices are crucial - every move, every shot counts towards victory or defeat.

Enhance your tank with cutting-edge upgrades and face off against cunning opponents.

Use the vast arsenal at your disposal, make each shot your path to glory.

Ready your cannon, refine your tactics, and enter the battle.

Victory awaits the bold – are you prepared to claim it?

Heart-pounding 2D action returns! Play until your fingers hurt and zombie heads explode! Survive while drenched in blood. The bloody feast begins at your fingertips!
Experience the ultimate in arcade-style thrills! Once you start, you can't stop! Use precise controls to blow zombie heads off and take down bosses. Prepare for a shocking ending!

" FANTASTIC NIGHT DREAMS COTTOn " is a shooter released by SUCCESS in 1991.
Control the main character, COTTON, and use shots, bombs, and magic to exterminate the beast gods that rule the fairy world with fear.
This shooter boasts gameplay that can be enjoyed by both enthusiasts and beginners.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

This game is an action RPG released in 1988. Players take on the role of Mars as they embark on a journey to defeat the Hellstones cult. The game is presented in a side-view perspective, and players will battle enemies by using jumps and force blasts emitted from Mars' arms. Various items are scattered across the map, and collecting these can power up Mars in many ways, such as enabling rapid fire for the force, increasing jump height, halving damage, or making the force pulse in a wave-like pattern.

While the game offers fun and fluid gameplay, one of its highlights is the soundtrack. The BGM was composed by Yuzo Koshiro, a name well-known to retro game fans, and was his first work after going freelance. It made extensive use of sampling, supported by the Sound Board II, filled with features sure to impress fans. Cranking up the volume during gameplay might just immerse you even deeper into the world.

In the campaign mode, you'll be dropped straight into a raging war against the Dyxide invaders. Battle for the fate of the Earth over 11 action-packed levels! Along the way, you'll find new weapons and come up against nine ever fiercer types of enemy.

In the multiplayer mode, pit yourself against players from around the world and bet on whether you can beat them all! You'll also be able to train against computer-controlled opponents in Survivor mode. Winning multiplayer matches earns you "credits", an in-game currency that represents your score. You can choose to bet on the outcome of a match, using the credits you've earned. If you win the match, you'll gain extra credits - but you'll lose your stake if you fail!
Game features: 6 arenas, 7 weapons, 6 characters.
Game modes: free-for-all, 2 teams of 2, 3 teams of 2, 2 teams of 3.

Get ready to make a splash with Water Blast Shooter - Wet Gun! Dive into an exhilarating water gun showdown across multiple unique environments, from bustling poolside arenas to hidden water parks. Equipped with powerful water blasters, you’ll face off against rivals in a refreshing FPS adventure where quick reflexes and strategy are key.

Best Switch Arcade Games

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Arcade Archives WARRIOR BLADE

Archer Maclean's DropZone: 40th Anniversary Edition

Monkey Kong in New-York

Arcade Archives VIPER PHASE 1

Gun Fire: AI Rebellion

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey

Victory Heat Rally

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

Taito Milestones 3

High Cars 2

Arcade Archives City Bomber

Dirt Bike Extreme 3D

Robo Rescue

Zumba Royal Marble Shooter Mania

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age

Sinvers on Wheels

Bamboo Retro Run

Furious Bikers

Pool Fever

Tank vs Tank

Anne's Zombie Odyssey

Arcade Archives FANTASTIC NIGHT DREAMS COTTOn

EGGCONSOLE THE SCHEME PC-8801mkIISR

IRONFALL Invasion

Water Blast Shooter - Wet Gun

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