Arcade Archives: Thunder Cross (2017)

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

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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 fast-paced and challenging arcade shooter with multiple difficulty versions.

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About

Thunder Cross is a shooting game released by Konami in 1988. Take control of the Blue Thunder M-45 and fight against the Mechanikon hordes. Multiple versions of the game are included, such as the old Japanese Version and the new Japanese Version, which have different difficulty levels, as well as the European Version, and the rearranged North American Version.

Screenshots

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