Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Konami
- Publishers: Konami
Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced: A Nostalgic Journey Through Konami’s Golden Age
Released in 2002, Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced is a compilation of six classic arcade games from Konami’s golden age: Frogger, Time Pilot, Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gyruss, Scramble, and Rush’N Attack. These games, originally released between 1981 and 1985, defined the arcade experience for a generation of gamers and continue to be enjoyed by retro gaming enthusiasts today.
Gameplay
Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced faithfully recreates the gameplay of each of the six included games. Frogger is a simple but addictive game where players control a frog trying to cross a busy road and river, avoiding obstacles and collecting points. Time Pilot is a vertically scrolling shooter where players control a fighter jet and must destroy enemy planes and ground targets. Yie Ar Kung-Fu is a martial arts game where players control a kung fu master and must defeat a series of opponents in one-on-one combat. Gyruss is a horizontally scrolling shooter where players control a spaceship and must destroy enemy ships and avoid obstacles. Scramble is a vertically scrolling shooter where players control a spaceship and must destroy enemy ships and ground targets while avoiding obstacles. Rush’N Attack is a side-scrolling action game where players control a soldier and must fight their way through waves of enemies using a variety of weapons.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics and sound in Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced are faithful to the original arcade games. The pixelated graphics and catchy tunes will evoke memories of the golden age of arcade gaming. However, the games have been updated with some modern enhancements, such as the ability to save and load your progress and the option to choose between the original arcade soundtrack and a newly arranged soundtrack.
Multiplayer
Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced supports multiplayer for up to two players on most of the included games. This is a great way to experience these classic games with friends or family.
Overall
Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced is an excellent compilation of some of the most iconic arcade games of all time. The games are faithful to the originals, the graphics and sound have been updated with modern enhancements, and there is support for multiplayer. If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, then Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced is a must-have for your collection.
Review
Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced is a great way to experience some of the most classic arcade games of all time. The games are faithful to the originals, the graphics and sound have been updated with modern enhancements, and there is support for multiplayer. If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, then Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced is a must-have for your collection.
Score: 8.5/10
Pros:
- Faithful recreations of classic arcade games
- Updated graphics and sound
- Support for multiplayer
- Affordable price
Cons:
- Some games may be too difficult for some players
- No online multiplayer
Review Score
8.5/10
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