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Hamster has announced Burning Force as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 26, 2023.

A shooter game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in 1989, in Burning Force you can operate either an air bike or airplane as you progress through each stage to defeat the boss at the end. Along the way you can collect items to power up, and bypass obstacles using platforms.

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

Hamster has announced Brandia as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 19, 2023.

A fighting game released by Allume in 1992, Brandia is notable for its unique armour system, where characters wear armour that initially protects them from damage and will gradually lose it from the areas where they are attacked. There are a total of six warriors to choose from in the game.

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

Hamster has announced Gattan Gotton as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 12, 2023.

A puzzle game originally released by Konami in 1982, the objective is to guide a locomotive by sliding the panels covered with tracks to pass through all the stations. There are two versions included of the game with different puzzles, one of which was released only in Japan, and a version that was released overseas.

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

Hamster has announced Darius II as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for October 5, 2023.

A side-scrolling shooter released by Taito in 1989, in Darius II players operate the Silver Hawk aircraft to advance through stages based on the planets of the Solar System. Bosses modelled after marine life will stand in their way as they progress.

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

Hamster has announced Finest Hour as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for September 28, 2023.

A side-scrolling action game first released by Namco (now Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1989, the player takes the role of a robot named Cygnus and must aim to reach a goal within the time limit. The game features jump and lock-on functions that the player will need to utilise to accomplist this.

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

Arcade Archives Strike Gunner S.T.G

Hamster has provided an early notice about the next Arcade Archives game by announcing Strike Gunner S.T.G for the system. It will be available worldwide on September 21, 2023.

Gunner S.T.G, which first released in 1991, is a vertical shooter. Athena developed the project though Tecmo published it in the arcades. The premise is that after an alien invasion takes place on Earth prompting a war, Mark McKenzie and Jane Sinclair pilot the Strike Gunner weapons to fight back and destroy the alien armies. 

Pricing for Arcade Archives Strike Gunner S.T.G is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Hamster has announced Manhattan 24th Precinct as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for September 14, 2023.

An action game first released by Konami in 1986, in the game your objective is to rescue the prison warden, fighting your way through the streets of Manhattan, which has been overrun by escaped prisoners. If you help citizens along the way you’ll receive new weapons for your troubles.

Arcade Archives Manhattan 24th Precinct will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.

Hamster has announced Zing Zap as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for September 7, 2023.

A shooter released by Allume in 1992, the objective is to defeat the evil empire by operating a 1P aircraft with fast vertical movement speed and a 2P aircraft with fast horizontal movement speed. The game will also give you various power-ups and special moves to clear stages.

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

Hamster has announced Kadash as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for August 31, 2023.

An Action RPG first released by Taito in 1989, in Kadash the player chooses one of the four heroes and sets out on a journey to rescue Princess Sarasa. NPCs you meet along the way will provide hints on your next course of action, encouraging players to interact with them.

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

Arcade Archives Bosconian gameplay

Hamster added Bosconian to its Arcade Archives this week on Switch, and we have a new round of gameplay. The classic Namco title was shown off during one of the company’s regular live streams.

Here’s an official overview, via Hamster:


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