Template:Infobox CVG Anniversary Collection Arcade Classics is a compilation package that includes eight selected classic titles from Konami's arcade history. The product is part of Konami's "Anniversary Collection" series, celebrating the company's 50th anniversary, with the other two compilations being Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Contra Anniversary Collection. The bundle package was released on April 18, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Features
All games in the collection have been announced to be enhanced with modern features that are still to be revealed.
The package will also include a "Bonus Book" packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public.
Releases of the bundle are apparently regionalized, meaning each country will receive its own specific version release (including censored, modified and/or cut down versions from the Japanese originals if applicable).
Game list
The compilation include seven selected shoot 'em up classic titles, most from, related to or spin-offs of the Gradius series, as well as one platformer (Haunted Castle).
- Haunted Castle (1988)
- Typhoon (1987)
- Nemesis (1985)
- Vulcan Venture (1988)
- Life Force (1988)
- Thunder Cross (1988)
- Scramble (1981)
- TwinBee (1985)
Development
On March 19, 2019 Konami announced via its official site the upcoming release of three compilation titles celebrating its 50th anniversary; these include: Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Contra Anniversary Collection.
External links
- Anniversary Collection Arcade Classics at Konami (official site)
- Konami Releasing Anniversary Collection Series On Nintendo Switch at nintendolife
- Konami's New Anniversary Collections Bundle Castlevania, Contra And More at Kotaku