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Hamster has announced Galaga 88 will be the next outing for Arcade Archives on Switch. It will be available worldwide on April 27, 2023.

First released in 1987 by Namco (now Bandai Namco), Galaga 88 is a shooting game in which you are tasked with crossing dimensions to the planet Galaga to end the threat of the re-emerged Galaga Legion. The game is noteworthy for allowing you to combine three fighters to power-up.

The game will cost $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29 on the Switch eShop.

Arcade Archives Cosmo Gang the Video

For its latest Arcade Archives release on Switch, Hasmter has announced Cosmo Gang the Video. It will be available worldwide on April 20, 2023.

Cosmo Gang the Video, which was made by Namco, first debuted in 1992. The shooter has players destroying enemies while avoiding their shots. Power-ups are also included to mix up the action.

Arcade Archives Dig Dug II

Hamster is bringing Dig Dug II to Switch as its latest Arcade Archives game, the company has announced. A worldwide release is planned for April 13, 2023.

Here’s a brief overview of the title:

Arcade Archives Rezon gameplay

Arcade Archives Rezon landed on Switch this week, and we have a closer look with new gameplay. The footage stems from the latest live stream from Hamster.

Here’s an official overview with more information about the title:

Arcade Archives Rezon

Hamster will release Rezon on Switch as the latest Arcade Archives title, the company has confirmed. It’s due out worldwide on April 6, 2023.

Rezon, which was made by Allumer, first debuted in 1991. It’s a side-scrolling shoot ’em up that’s reminiscent of R-Type. The game takes place on Earth as players defend the planet from an alien invasion. Across six stages, players control the SR-91 space fighter. Note that Rezon is known for its tough difficulty.

Arcade Archives Rezon will be available via the Switch eShop. Pricing is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Source: Hamster PR

Arcade Archives Navarone

Hamster is bringing Navarone to Switch as its latest Arcade Archives game on Switch, the company announced today. It will be available on March 30, 2023 worldwide.

Navarone, which was made by Namco, first came out in 1980. It’s a shooter where players destroy certain targets while moving around the perimeter of the stage, but the indestructible turrets means they have to dodge quite a bit as well.

Arcade Archives Bonze Adventure gameplay

Following the release of Arcade Archives Bonze Adventure on Switch this week, Hamster has shared gameplay. This comes as part of the company’s latest live stream.

A bit of information can be found in the following overview:

Arcade Archives Bonze Adventure

Hamster is bringing Bonze Adventure to Switch this week as its latest Arcade Archives game, the company has announced. It will be available on March 23, 2023.

Bonze Adventure officially launched for the arcades in 1998. Learn more about it below.

Hamster has announced that it will make 3D Thunder Scepter II available as its latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. It’s due out tomorrow on March 16. A shooter first released in 1986 by Namco, the game is particularly notable for being one of the first to utilise stereoscopic 3D in the arcade, although this is not a feature that will be supported in the Switch release. The game sees players moving through a variety of stages to safely reach the Federation Military Base.

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Arcade Archives Sky Kid DX gameplay

We saw Sky Kid DX on Switch this week as another Arcade Archives title, and new gameplay is now available. Footage comes from Hamster’s latest live stream.

Here’s a bit of information about the game:


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