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Arcade Archives: Daioh (2023)

Arcade Archives: Daioh cover
Developer
Athena
Publisher
HAMSTER
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Shooter, Arcade
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

a fast, intense test of reflexes as you navigate waves of enemies in a classic arcade shooter

vertical scrollingshoot-em-upchallengingfast-pacedarcaderetrointenseaction-oriented

About

Arcade Archives: Daioh is a 1993 vertical scrolling shooter featuring traditional shoot-em-up mechanics with challenging gameplay. Players pilot spacecraft through enemy-filled stages, utilizing various weapon systems to defeat waves of opponents and large boss encounters. The game includes two versions: a Japanese version with 2-button controls where weapons switch by collecting items, and an International version offering direct selection from six different weapons using dedicated buttons.

Screenshots

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