Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Template:Infobox CVG Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection is a compilation package that includes eight selected classic titles from Konami's arcade history. It was released on April 18, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.

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.

Features

The collection provides several modern features and additional content for all games, including:

Option to select from a number of display settings:
- Original
- Pixel perfect
- 16:9
- 4:3 scanlines
- Pixel perfect scanlines
- 16:9 scanlines
Option of picking from different border frames to use during gameplay.
Achievements/Trophies (except for Switch)
Bonus e-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.

Versions of the games included in the bundle are apparently regionalized, meaning each country will receive its own original specific version release (including censored, modified and/or cut down versions from the Japanese originals if applicable).

Game list

The compilation includes 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.