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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:

Arcade Archives Bosconian

Hamster has announced Bosconian as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch. A worldwide release is planned for August 24, 2023.

Bosconian, a multidirectional shooter from Namco, first appeared in 1981. The game has players taking control of a patrol plane while they attempt to defeat the aliens to save Earth. By destroying enemy missiles and bases, the points score will continue to increase.

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

Arcade Archives Dark Adventure

Hamster has provided an early heads up about next week’s Arcade Archives game, which will be Dark Adventure. A worldwide release is planned for August 17, 2023.

Dark Adventure was originally made by Konami in 1987. The dimetric action adventure game has players looking to escape the Devil World and take down the evil Demon King who has trapped them there.

Pricing for Arcade Archives Dark Adventure is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.

Hamster is planning another Arcade Archives game for Switch, and this time around, Mad Shark will be added to the roster. It’s planned for a worldwide release on August 10, 2023.

Originally released by Arume in 1993, the game is a shooter in which players control fighter planes, using bombs and other power-up items to shoot down oncoming enemies.

Arcade Archives Baraduke 2 gameplay

Baraduke 2 dropped on Switch a few days ago as the latest Arcade Archives entry, and new gameplay has surfaced. Hamster showed off the classic experience during its latest live stream.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Arcade Archives Growl

Hamster is planning another Arcade Archives game for Switch, and this time around, Growl will be added to the roster. It’s planned for a worldwide release on July 27, 2023.

Read more about the classic game in the following overview, which originally released in 1990:

Hamster is putting King & Balloon on Switch eShop as the latest Arcade Archives game, the company just announced. A release is planned for July 20, 2023.

Originally developed and released by Namco in 1980, King & Balloon is a shooter game, where the player will need to hit balloons before they can carry away the king. The king will react depending on the player’s performance, speaking in a synthesised voice under certain circumstances.

Arcade Archives Strato Fighter gameplay

Arcade Archives Strato Fighter continued Hamster’s run of classic games on Switch this week, and for those interested in getting a closer look, we’ve got gameplay for you. Once again, footage was shown during the latest live stream from Hamster.

Below is a bit of information about the actual title:


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