Arcade Archives: Bosconian (2023)

Developer: Namco
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire and destroy bases in tight single-screen action.

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About

"BOSCONIAN" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1981. Take control of a space patrol fighter and take down the space pirate BOSCONIAN! Enemy bases can be destroyed by destroying all of their turrets or by firing missiles into the center of the base, which will cause a massive explosion. Destroy all the enemy bases in a round to clear each stage.

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