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About this game

Hop into nostalgia with the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection! Enjoy 24 retro arcade gems from the 80s and relive SNK’s golden age. Packed with fun and features for the ultimate gaming blast!

• Here are the games you can anticipate: Alpha Mission, Athena, Crystalis, Ikari Warriors, Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road, Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue, Guerrilla War, P.O.W.: Prisoners of War, Prehistoric Isle, Psycho Soldier, Street Smart, TNK III, Vanguard, Chopper I, Fantasy, Munch Mobile, SASUKE vs COMMANDER, Time Soldiers, Beast Busters, Bermuda Triangle, Ozma Wars, Paddle Mania, S.A.R. – Search and Rescue, World Wars.
• Play classic arcade & console versions & battle for your best score across 20+ titles!
• Rewind, save anytime, & enjoy stunning 4K graphics. Redesigned controls bring a fresh feel to these arcade gems.
• Dive into SNK’s rich history with Museum Mode. Explore high-definition artwork and never-before-seen promotional assets from one of Japan’s top developers.

Reviews

While I personally already own much of SNK’s NES catalog on cartridges, having portable versions of several arcade classics that I can take anywhere on my Nintendo Switch along with their 8-bit counterparts is definitely a bonus. While most of them are gems in their own right, the actual arcade cabinets can be rare and hard to come by in the wild, especially since most titles like the Ikari Warriors series had a proprietary joystick that twisted as opposed to a twin-stick shooter setup.

Shacknews

 

This celebration might only be focused on the first dozen or so years, but it’s a lovingly crafted and curated virtual exhibit that sets the standard for retro collections for the future.

NintendoWorldReport

 

What I hoped would be a decent collection of SNK’s early gaming efforts ended up being one of the most impressive retro compilations I’ve encountered in recent memory. While not every game included will excite more casual players, those who do have an appreciation for the library offered here will find them presented with a level of care, concern, and passion that is too rarely seen.

EGM