Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Arcade Cult Classics Paperback – April 4, 2024

Ever play an arcade game from decades ago that you saw once and never saw again? Ever wondered about arcade games that were never released in your home land? This book digs into the depths of 1980s and 1990s arcade history, unearthing hidden gems from developers like Irem, ADK, Jaleco, NMK, Westone, UPL, Technos, Gaelco, and TAD. In addition to highlighting forgotten classics when digging through the MAME library, it also catalogues many undersung titles that can be found as part of retro re-releases, like on Hamster's Arcade Archives series or on the Evercade console.Covered games include: Astyanax, Aurail, Cabal, Blood Bros., Blue's Journey, Clockwork Aquario, The Cliffhanger: Edward Randy, Demon Front, Dolphin Blue, Hammerin’ Harry, Kid Niki, Kyros, Magician Lord, Shock Troopers, Momoko 120%, City Connection, Fixeight, Cannon Dancer, Psychic 5, Toki, Avenging Spirit, Mr. Heli, In the Hunt, Dynamite Duke, The Outfoxies, Snow Bros., Ninja Combat, Penguin-kun Wars, Soldier Girl Amazon, Ninja-kun, Thunder Hoop, and many others! Read more