Ark Area is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Switch

Hamster will launch Ark Area as the latest Arcade Archives game for Switch, the company announced today. It will be available worldwide on May 18, 2023.

Ark Area is a shoot ’em up title first released in 1987. UPL was originally behind the release.

Here’s a brief overview of the game:

Ark Area is a shoot’em up arcade game release by UPL in 1989. Players will control a fighter aircraft that can attack in all directions in order to defeat enemies that appear from various directions. This is a title full of unique features from UPL including appealing graphics, sounds, as well as afterimage stages.

Arcade Archives Ark Area will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.