Arcade Archives 2: Polaris (2026)

Developer: Taito
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A classic arcade shooter where you must dodge enemies from all directions while firing only upward, demanding quick reflexes and constant movement.

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About

"Polaris" is a shooting game released by Taito in 1980. Take command of a submarine and battle advancing enemy forces using missiles that can only be fired directly upward. Navigate through a relentless onslaught from all directions—bombers in the sky, frigates patrolling the surface, and mines lurking on the seabed!

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