Arcade Archives 2: Polaris (2026)
- Developer
- Taito
- Publisher
- HAMSTER
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5
- Genres
- Shooter, Arcade
- Where to get it
- Nintendo eShop
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.
fast-pacedretrochallengingarcade-stylevertical shootersingleplayermultiplayer80s aesthetic
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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