Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection (2019)

Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection cover

Developer: KONAMI
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 402 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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

Playing this collection feels like stepping into a retro arcade with a mix of fast-paced shooters and side scrollers, now smoothed out by modern save and difficulty options.

retroaction arcadepixel graphicsvaried difficultyclassic shooterside scrollingmoderately fast pacedaccessible

What players say

Players say this arcade pack focuses on shmups with one odd Castlevania title, but better deals and more complete versions exist now. The emulation is decent, yet the lack of extras and poor CRT filters disappoint. Difficulty is high and aimed at achievement hunters, while some find Haunted Castle laughably terrible.

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