Arcade Archives: Surprise Attack (2024)

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

A straightforward retro arcade shooter where you run through stages defusing bombs and answering quiz bonuses after bosses.

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About

" SURPRISE ATTACK " is an action game released by KONAMI in 1990. Recover the space station, shuttle, and moon base from the forces of " BLACK DAWN ", an international terrorist group that threatens the universe. The stage is cleared when all the bombs in the stage are recovered and the final location is reached. After defeating the stage's boss, there is a bonus quiz, and if you answer correctly, you will receive bonus points.

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