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Data East Arcade 1

2021
PlatformPuzzleRacingHack and slash/Beat 'em upArcade

Comedy · Fantasy · Military

A curated collection of Data East's arcade output, this compilation offers a potent dose of nostalgia. From the manic, screen-filling chaos of Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja to the deceptively simple, yet addictive, gameplay loop of BurgerTime, the games here represent a specific era. The tight controls and brutal difficulty of these coin-guzzling classics still hold up, making it a time capsule of arcade design.

About Data East Arcade 1

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Compatible with both Handheld and VS models, the Data East Arcade 1 collection includes the following titles: - Bad Dudes Vs Dragon Ninja (released as Bad Dudes in North America) - Breakthru - Burger Time - Chain Reaction (released as Magical Drop Plus 1! in Japan) - Dark Seal (released as Gate of Doom in North America) - Darwin 4078 - Lock 'n' Chase - Sly Spy (released as Sly Spy: Secret Agent in Europe) - TumblePop - Wizard Fire (released as Dark Seal II in Japan)

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Like Data East's arcade classics, this action RPG blends fast-paced combat with a journey through a fantastical world, offering a modern take on challenging, skill-based gameplay.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced, demanding combat that rewards precise timing and skillful execution, reminiscent of Data East's beat 'em ups
  • Criteria — Action and Challenging Difficulty are core to the experience, with a focus on overcoming tough enemies and bosses
  • Exploration of a richly detailed world based on Chinese mythology, providing a sense of adventure and discovery
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While shifting perspectives, Silksong retains the challenging, exploration-focused gameplay of its predecessor, offering a similar sense of discovery and rewarding skillful action.

Why recommended

  • Demanding combat and platforming that require precise timing and skillful execution, similar to the challenges in Data East's arcade games
  • Criteria — Adventure through a vast, interconnected world filled with secrets, enemies, and challenging platforming sections
  • The game's focus on exploration and discovery provides a sense of adventure, with hidden areas and secrets to uncover
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Palworld offers a blend of action, adventure, and challenging survival elements, reminiscent of the arcade's blend of genres, with a focus on overcoming challenges through skill and strategy.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced combat with a variety of weapons and abilities that require skillful execution, similar to the action in Data East games
  • Criteria — Adventure and exploration are core elements, with a vast open world to discover and a focus on survival and resource management
  • The game features challenging enemies and bosses that require players to use their skills and strategies to overcome

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