Arcade Archives: Dark Adventure (2023)

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

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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

It plays like a classic 80s arcade brawler with frantic co-op action and a silly horror premise.

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About

"DARK ADVENTURE" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1987. Our heroes in this title have been sucked into the Devil World after they opened an ancient coffin found in some ruins. Now, they must set out on an adventure through the labyrinthine Devil World to find the demon king, defeat him, and make their way home. This title includes a Japanese Version, European Version, and also a North American Version that allows 3-player co-op.

Screenshots

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