The classic retro games we used to play with such enthusiasm back in the day are the ones that we suddenly and irresistibly want to play.
A decade ago, it was impossible to play retro games without a game console and game software, but recently there are more and more ways to play them, such as unlimited play services, official download sales, and the release of small game consoles.
Nevertheless, the sheer volume of games that have been released to date means that not all of them are available for play.
In the midst of all this, " Capcom Arcade Stadium," which will be released on Nintendo Switch in February 2021, will allow users to play game titles that Capcom has released in arcades on the latest consoles, and it is proving to be extremely popular.
The lineup of nostalgic titles has left gamers who do not own a Nintendo Switch with nothing but envy, but on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, the title will also be available on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam!
The console is free! Additional titles in game packs!
*Trailer is for the Nintendo Switch version.
As many of you may already know from its release on Nintendo Switch, "Capcom Arcade Stadium" can be downloaded for free.
After downloading the game, you can choose the game you want to play from a selection of graphics reminiscent of the arcade games of the past, and then purchase that game separately.
But! The game comes with the classic shooter "1943 - Battle of Midway" for free!
You can play "1943 - Battle of Midway" as much as you want just by downloading the console, which is a great deal!
Of course, the additional titles available for purchase are all Capcom classics.
Capcom Arcade Stadium" is not a stand-alone game, but a pack of 10 classic titles that you can purchase and add to your collection.
There are currently three packs available, and they are as follows
Capcom Arcade Stadium Pack 1: It All Started Here!
- Vargas
- Bearded Maru
- 1942
- Wolves of the Battlefield
- Section Z
- Battle Song
- Wings of Ares
- BIONIC COMMANDO
- Fogotton World
- Daimajimura
Capcom Arcade Stadium Pack 2: Arcade Zero!
- Strider Hiryu
- Eat Heaven and Earth
- Final Fight
- 1941 - Counter Attack
- Wolf of the Battlefield II
- Chitty Chitty Boys
- U.S. Navy
- Street Fighter II - The World Warrior
- Captain Commando
- Barth - OPERATION THUNDER STORM
Capcom Arcade Stadium Pack 3: Arcade Goes Further!
- Eat Heaven and Earth II - Battle of Red Cliff
- Street Fighter II' TURBO - HYPER FIGHTING
- Super Street Fighter IIX - Grand Master Challenge
- Powered Gear - STRATEGIC VARIANT ARMOR EQUIPMENT
- Cyberbots - FULLMETAL MADNESS
- 19XX - The War Against Destiny
- Battle Circuit
- GIGA WING
- 1944 - The Loop Master
- Pro Gear Storm
All of the packs are greats, but personally, I'm very happy with Pack 3, " Cyberbots - FULLMETAL MADNESS - "!
It makes me itchy to remember the black history of playing "Warlock" with a backstage trick, and getting all smug with the kids in the countryside!
Each pack is priced at 1,500 yen (including tax ) for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One , and1,520 yen (including tax) for Steam, but the 3-pack set is priced at 4,000 yen (including tax) for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One , and4,080 yen (including tax ) for Steam. ), which is a very reasonable price.
The arcade version costs 100 yen per play, so even if you buy the 3-pack set, you'll get your money's worth in 40 plays!
Only the Steam version includes the theme song " A Brand New Day " and 10 other songs, which are available for 150 yen (including tax) for the standalone version and1,000 yen (includingtax ) for the 10-song mini-album set. Steam users can also enjoy the classic songs together.
Steam users can also enjoy the classic songs together!
PS Plus subscribers get Makai Mura for free for a limited time!
Apart from the aforementioned game packs, "Makai Mura," a masterpiece of action games with a devilishly difficult difficulty level, is also available as a standalone title.
The regular price is 200 yen (including tax ), but to commemorate the release, a limited-time campaign will be held to offer "Makai-mura" at a discount!
The deal is that the PS4 version of the game is free for PlayStation Plus subscribers! Just download the game and you can play it right now!
The Xbox One and Steam versions are also 50% off at 100 yen (tax included ), which is the price of one arcade game, so there's no reason not to buy it!
The game's difficulty level is so high that it's quite difficult to complete, but "Capcom Arcade Stadium" has a rewind function!
It may be a bit unfair, but you can't say that about "Makai Mura"!
Use all available means to complete the game (2 rounds)!
Please note that the campaign ends at 23:59 on June 1, 2021 (Tuesday) for PS4, at 18:59 on June 1, 2021 (Tuesday) for Xbox One, and at 12:59 on June 1, 2021 (Tuesday) for Steam.
Additional DLC "Invincible Play" and "Display Frame" are now available!
In addition to "Makai Mura," there are many other retro games available at "Capcom Arcade Stadium" that have a high level of difficulty.
Unlike the arcade games you used to play at the arcade with coins in your pocket, you can play as many games as you want at "Capcom Arcade Stadium", and it is easy to think that anyone can clear the games by using the rewind function.
For those who just can't get through the game, an additional DLC called "Invincible Play " is now available!
Invincible Play" can be turned on or off in the GAME SETTINGS screen after purchase, and when turned on, as the name implies, you become invincible!
As long as you become invincible, you can definitely complete even the most difficult games!
And when you are "invincible", you get a " very valuable design " as a bonus!
Why don't you consider this when you just can't clear the game?
Invincible Play" is now on sale for 100 yen (tax included)!
However, please note that clearing the game with "Invincible Play" does not count as an achievement in the game.
As a side note, back in those days, most arcade cabinets had a 4:3 screen ratio.
However, most home monitors today have a 16:9 ratio, so the "Capcom Arcade Stadium," which is a recreation of an arcade machine, has a blank screen.
The default arcade design is a arcade cabinet, but to further enhance the atmosphere, " Display Frame 1 " is now available as an additional DLC!
The set includes "game-specific wallpaper" for all titles and allows you to set your favorite game designs in the off-screen margins!
If it is too much trouble to set up the wallpaper for each title, there is a button in the "Display Settings" that allows you to change the wallpaper for all games at once, making it easy.
Change the design and play classic games with a fresh new look!
Display Frame Set 1" is available for 100 yen (tax included)!
Download it for free!
Many classic games are available on "Capcom Arcade Stadium", but you must first download the game itself before you can purchase the classic games!
If you download the game, "1943 - Battle of Midway" will be included, and PS Plus subscribers on the PS4 version will be able to download "Makai Mura" for free!
If you're still wondering which pack to buy, why don't you download "Capcom Arcade Stadium" first and play the free titles while you think about it?
For more information, please visit the official Capcom Arcade Stadium website!