Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits

Publisher: Konami

Developer: Konami

# of Players: 1-2

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/27/2007

News

Konami Ships Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits
15 Timeless Arcade Classics Debut on Nintendo DS with Unique New Presentation, Extensive Multiplayer Support and Behind the Scenes Extras

Konami Announces Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits
More than a Dozen Classic Arcade Hits Coming to Nintendo DS with Wireless Multiplayer Functionality and Unique Dual Screen Presentation

Description

Taking advantage of the unique functionality of the Nintendo DS, Arcade Hits lets players choose from a number of screen configurations, including horizontal and vertical combinations to maintain the original screen size of each game at it appeared in arcades. Players can also use the system’s wireless capabilities to play with friends and share data such as high scores and replays. Arcade Hits also features special modes that let players listen to more than 100 classic songs and sound effects and review the history of each title in the compilation, complete with trivia and vintage artwork.

Features

Below is a list of some of the titles included in Arcade Hits:

  • Circus Charlie: Take control of a clown named Charlie, making your way through a series of circus themed challenges such as jumping on trampolines, tightrope walking and swinging on the flying trapeze.
  • Contra: In this original arcade shooter smash hit, take on the role of a hard boiled Marine as you single-handedly eradicate a deadly alien threat.
  • Gradius: Customize the legendary Vic Viper space craft as you fly and shoot through hundreds of space enemies in this timeless shooter.
  • Roc’N Rope: Play as an archaeologist and use your harpoon gun to swing across cliffs in search of legendary treasures, avoiding dangerous cavemen and dinosaurs along the way.
  • Rush’N Attack: Players take on the role of a tough-as-nails special forces agent, rescuing prisoners of war and going head to head with endless waves of gun-toting enemies.
  • Time Pilot: Zip back and forth through time in your futuristic fighter craft, saving your comrades while taking on enemies from different moments in history.
  • Track and Field: Stake your claim for the gold medal, taking part in exciting competitions such as the 100 meter dash, long jump and javelin throw in this classic game of athletic prowess.
  • Yie-Ar Kung Fu: Deflect shuriken, dodge swords and deliver ruthless high kicks while facing off one-on-one against a host of martial arts masters in merciless kung-fu matches.

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ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+
Mild Violence

GameZone's Review/Preview

8.2

GZ Rating

Gameplay8
Graphics7
Sound7.2
DifficultyMedium
Concept8
Multiplayer8.5
Overall8.2

Reviewer: Angelina Sandoval

Review Date: 04/10/2007


Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits represents these classics well on the Nintendo DS and you’ll find it hard to put this one down once you start playing through the 15 games.

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