Arcade Archives 2 announces Rave Racer, Console Archives revealed

A new game has been announced for the Arcade Archives 2 line, which is Rave Racer. It’s planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Additionally, Console Archives has been revealed. These include Doraemon, Sonic Wings Special, Cool Boards, and Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos. The latter two launch today.

Here’s some information about Console Archives:

The “Console Archives (CSA)” series is designed to bring classic game masterpieces, originally released on home consoles, to modern gaming platforms. The series offers a wide range of convenient features such as customizable button layouts and screen settings, along with anytime save and load functionality. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time player, enjoy these legendary titles that made console game history!

The “Console Archives” Series launches with 2 memorable titles, Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos.

Cool Boarders was released by UEP Systems in 1996 for a 32-bit home console. It is a snowboarding game that uses 3D graphics to capture the pure excitement of racing down snowy mountains at breakneck speeds. Experience the thrill of navigating cliffside courses, show off your skills with jumps and tricks, and master your own unique style through a variety of runs!

Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos was released by Tecmo in 1990 for an 8-bit home console. In this side-scrolling action game, the Dragon Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, fights with his katana and ninjutsu to stop the resurrection of an evil god. The title gained worldwide popularity for the thrill of conquering demanding stages with ninja actions, combined with cinematic “Tecmo Theater” cutscenes that look just like a movie.

A trailer covering all of today’s news can be found below.

Announcement Trailer

More coverage from today’s Nintendo Direct is up in our hub here.