"BIO-SHIP PALADIN" is a shooting game released by UPL in 1990. Players use a variety of weapons to defeat bosses, including a main weapon with charge and chain shots, beams that fire toward a crosshairs, and power-ups that enlarge your ship. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

"BLAST OFF" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1989.
Use the four selectable types of equipment to defeat the resurrected NEO BOSCONIAN.
In addition, you can fire a piercing bullet by holding down the shot.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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'BOMB JACK' is an action game that was released by Tehkan (Koei Tecmo Games) in 1984. Players control 'Jack', a superhero who can leap and glide, to collect all bombs in game stages. By retrieving the ignited bombs first, you can earn bonus points and fill up your Power gauge.

Bonze Adventure is an action game released by TAITO in 1988. Enma, king of the underworld, once kept order in his domain. However, one day, he suddenly lost his mind and plunged the underworld into chaos. This prompts Buddha to ask high priest Kackremboh from the mortal world to exorcise the evil from Enma. Buddha also granted Kackremboh prayer beads as a weapon for his mission, sending him off to battle the demons, ghosts, and even Lord Enma.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
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"BOSCONIAN" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1981.
Take control of a space patrol fighter and take down the space pirate BOSCONIAN!
Enemy bases can be destroyed by destroying all of their turrets or by firing missiles into the center of the base, which will cause a massive explosion.
Destroy all the enemy bases in a round to clear each stage.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
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"BRAVOMAN" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1988.
One day, average office worker Hitoshi Nakamura encounters Alpha Man on his way home from a long day of work.
Alpha Man then entrusts him with ultra energy transformation material, asking him to use it to stop the mad scientist Dr. Bomb from taking over the world.
He transforms, becoming a hero of justice and courage...called BRAVOMAN!

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Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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'BUBBLE BOBBLE' is an action game that was released from TAITO in 1986.
Players control the twin Bubble Dragons that are called 'Bubblun' and 'Bobblun', and travel through one hundred different stages.
The game became popular and led to a long series of sequels and spin-offs. The main goal of the game is to rescue their girlfriends from the Cave of Monsters.

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Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"Burger Time" is an action game released by Data East in 1982.
The goal is to make burgers by stepping on the giant ingredients to drop them onto the plates below.
Defeat the enemy pickles and wieners by trapping them between the burger ingredients!
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"BURNIN' RUBBER" is an action game released by Data East in 1982.
Race the course against enemy vehicles, avoiding obstacles and aiming to be first to the goal.
Speeding up will make it possible to jump, allowing you to not only avoid obstacles, but also land on enemy vehicles, exploding them to gain points.
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Buta san is an action game that was released from JALECO in 1987. Players try to survive while throwing time bombs at each other. Can you survive the gauntlet of 100 fellow pigs to become the champion Pig? In this title, two players can play together to help or hamper each other. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

            


"CADASH" is an action RPG game released by TAITO in 1989.
The player chooses one of four heroes and sets out on a journey to rescue Princess Sarasa, who has been taken by the evil Barrog.
Buy key items and equipment at the shops along the way, and don’t forget to explore: NPCs are on hand to offer useful hints along the way!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"CIRCUS CHARLIE" is a scrolling action game released by KONAMI in 1984.
The player takes control of a circus clown, CHARLIE, to perform daring circus acts such as jumping through rings of fire and the flying trapeze.
Dazzle and amaze the crowd with your perfect performance!
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Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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'City CONNECTION' is an action game that was released from Jaleco in 1985.
Girl Clarisse drives 'Clarice car', and runs around the world in search of the ideal of man.

"CLU CLU LAND"  is an action game released by Nintendo in 1984. In "CLU CLU LAND", you control of the main character, GLOOPY, to find hidden gold ingots hidden around the stage. GLOOPY automatically moves forward, but by holding and releasing the turn posts at the right time, you can send GLOOPY off in different directions. You are also able to enjoy playing together in coop mode.
 


CONTRA" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1987.
The strongest warrior "CONTRA" Bill and Lance will challenge the destruction of the Earth invasion base of aliens, with their passion "Toukon" (Fighting Spirit) and their inborn guerrilla tactics.
In this work, the Japanese version and the overseas version of CONTRA are included.
The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"COSMO GANG THE VIDEO" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1992.
Operate the Cosmopolis fighter " HYPER BEAT " and repel the thieves "COSMO GANGS".
Clear the stage by defeating all the Cozmo Gangs in the GANG (stage).
If you hit the enemy's attack, you will lose one "HYPER BEAT", and if you lose everything, the game will be over.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"Cosmo Police Galivan" is an action game released by Nichibutsu in 1985. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Players control the right hand and left hand of the twin lever, to overcome various obstacles, to climb aiming the top of the skyscraper. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.

"CRAZY CLIMBER2" is an action game released by Nichibutsu in 1988.
It was a well-received sequel to the popular first installment in the CRAZY CLIMBER franchise.
This time the game takes place in America, with even better traps and troublemakers standing in your way as you climb up the building.
The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"CRIME CITY" is an action game released by TAITO in 1989.
Crime City is rampant with evil organizations and criminal elements. Serious crime is an everyday occurrence. With the local police no longer able to cope, two plain clothes officers are called in: Tony Gibson and Raymond Brody.
Players take control of this duo to solve a series of crimes, defeating the criminals using with a variety of weapons and actions!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"CRIME FIGHTERS" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1989. Infiltrate the base of a dark crime gang, with the goal of rescuing a group of beautiful women who have been kidnapped. Take down baddie after baddie with various fighting moves and weapons. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

"DARIUS" is TAITO's side-scrolling shooting game that first appeared as an arcade game in 1986. The goal for the player is to ride in the Silver Hawk fighter and escape from the Darius planet which is facing destruction from the alien attack. This title has received multiple prizes with its overwhelming gaming features including music, high quality animations and great arcade machine features using 3 screens! Besides the original version, this title also includes the EXTRA VERSION with various feature adjustments. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

"DARK ADVENTURE" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1987.
Our heroes in this title have been sucked into the Devil World after they opened an ancient coffin found in some ruins. Now, they must set out on an adventure through the labyrinthine Devil World to find the demon king, defeat him, and make their way home.
This title includes a Japanese Version, European Version, and also a North American Version that allows 3-player co-op.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
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"DIG DUG" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1982. Take control of DIG DUG and to spear monsters and pop them with your harpoon. Use rocks to beat multiple monsters at once, collect the vegetable score items, and work to set a new high score! The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

"DIG DUG II" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1985. In this game, you must rid an island of the familiar POOKA and FYGAR. In addition to defeating monsters by inflating them, you can now jackhammer fault lines around the island that can weaken the ground enough for it to collapse, taking enemies down into the water below. Defeat all monsters to advance to the next stage.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Best Switch Action Games

Arcade Archives BIO-SHIP PALADIN

Arcade Archives BLAST OFF

Arcade Archives BOMB JACK

Arcade Archives BONZE ADVENTURE

Arcade Archives BOSCONIAN

Arcade Archives BRAVOMAN

Arcade Archives BUBBLE BOBBLE

Arcade Archives Burger Time

Arcade Archives BURNIN' RUBBER

Arcade Archives Buta san

Arcade Archives CADASH

Arcade Archives CIRCUS CHARLIE

Arcade Archives City CONNECTION

Arcade Archives CLU CLU LAND

Arcade Archives CONTRA

Arcade Archives COSMO GANG THE VIDEO

Arcade Archives Cosmo Police Galivan

Arcade Archives Crazy Climber

Arcade Archives CRAZY CLIMBER2

Arcade Archives CRIME CITY

Arcade Archives CRIME FIGHTERS

Arcade Archives DARIUS

Arcade Archives DARK ADVENTURE

Arcade Archives DIG DUG

Arcade Archives DIG DUG II

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