“ICE CLIMBER” is an action game released by Nintendo in 1985. Play as POPO and NANA to break apart blocks of ice with your hammer and defeat enemies that get in your way as you aim for the top of the mountain. However, only one person can catch the condor waiting at the summit. Will you work together, or try to go for it alone? It's up to you! 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.


"JAIL BREAK" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1986.
Fight your way through Manhattan after it is taken over by prison escapees, and rescue the warden from the jail where they are holding him!
You have no chance against the lawless prisoners with just your sidearm. Rescue citizens in order to get new weaponry!

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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"Liquid Kids" is an action game released by TAITO in 1990. Take control of the young hero from the hippo tribe, Hipopo, and battle against the Fire Demon to protect the peaceful Woody-Lake. An adventure of danger and excitement is just beginning. 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.

"MAPPY" is an action game released by NAMCO in 1983. Players control MAPPY, an enthusiastic, committed police officer on a mission to reclaim stolen goods from a mansion. Avoid getting caught by NYAMCO and MEWKIES while you take back the goods! 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.

" METROCROSS " is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1985. Avoid obstacles and slip zones, and make full use of skateboards and springboard to reach the goal in time. 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.

"MIRAI NINJA" is an action game released by NAMCO in 1988.
Control the cyborg ninja, "Shiranui," and rescue Princess Saki from the cyborg ninja army that kidnapped her.
Pick up the orbs in the stages to activate various effects that will help Shiranui.

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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"MOUSER" is an action game released by UPL in 1983.
Take control of the tomcat Nyanta and rescue his lover Mariya from her mouse captors!
The tricky mice will come at you with all sorts of surprises.
Nyanta will need all your luck and help to make it back with his fiancée!

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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Ninja Spirit is an action game released by IREM in 1988. The game follows Tsukikage, who was raised in the way of the ninja. As he learns the truth about where he came from, he sets out to travel the land as a rogue ninja to get revenge against the creature that killed his parents. Choose from four weapons suited to fighting in different situations, and make good use of items such as jewels and ninja scrolls as you progress through the game. 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.

            


"Ninja-Kid" is an action game that was released from the UPL in 1984. Players control Ninja-kun who puts a red hood on, and layers move the scaffold consisting of several stairs up, down, left or right, and players defeat the enemy with the shuriken. 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.


RAINBOW ISLANDS is an action game released in 1987 by TAITO.
A sequel to BUBBLE BOBBLE in which Bubby and Bobby, having returned to their human form, travel the RAINBOW ISLANDS using their rainbow magic to rescue the villagers from the clutches of the Boss of Shadow.
Rainbows can be used in various ways, like attacking enemies or as platforms to jump on.
This game includes the updated RAINBOW ISLANDS EXTRA, featuring altered difficulty etc.

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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"RASTAN SAGA" is an action game released by TAITO in 1987.
Control the main character, Rastan the thief, and defeat the rampaging dragon in return for the kingdom of Ceim’s treasures!
Jump and slash with your sword to advance through the stages, taking advantage of weapons, armor, and items 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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“Rastan Saga II” is an action game released by TAITO in 1988.
A prequel to the original Rastan Saga, it tells the tale of how Rastan earned his name by saving the sacred land of Rastania.
Obtain various weapons and magic items in your battle against the wicked cult in your quest to protect the temple, Skyscraper.

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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" RIOT " is an action game released by TECMO in 1992.
Conquer the stages while defeating the "THE MAGIC TIGERS", warriors armed with special weapons and magic that stand in your way one after another.
Enemies appear in the front and back of the screen, so you need to shoot them separately.
The key to success is to make good use of various weapons and shields along the way.
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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.

"Rod Land" is an action game released by JALECO in 1990. Control fairy siblings Tam and Rit to rescue their mother who has been kidnapped by an evil demon.
Use a magic wand (rod) and rainbow boots to scale MABOOT TOWER and defeat its master! 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.

"ROLLING THUNDER" is an action game released by NAMCO in 1986. Control the hero (codename: ALBATROSS) and infiltrate the secret base of the GELDRA secret society as they plot to dominate the globe. Experience a hard-boiled adventure with a smart hero in the lead. This title contains three versions, each with slightly different content. 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.

"ROLLING THUNDER 2" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1990.
Operate the hero of the Special Operations Forces and destroy the secret organization "NEOGELDRA" that plans to conquer the world.
In this work, you can control not only the main character "ALBATROSS", but also "LEILA BLITZ", who was captured in the previous game, on the 2P side.

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.

"RYGAR" is a video game created by Tecmo in 1986 and originally released for arcades in Japan as 'Warrior of Argus'. It is a scrolling platform game where the player assumes the role as the "Legendary Warrior". The main feature of gameplay is using a weapon called the 'Diskarmor'. 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.


"SHAO-LIN'S ROAD" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1985.
Take control of WANPYOU, a student of Chin-Style Shao-Lin martial arts who is being held captive in Jaken Temple, the base of the evil YAMUCHA Gang who assassinated WANPYOU's master, RAOCHUU. Use your lightning-fast kicks to fight your way to freedom and victory!

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.

"SOLITARY FIGHTER" is a fighting game released by TAITO in 1991.
The game takes place in America of the early 1950s. With an eye on becoming the no. 1 quarreler, the player participates in 'Violence Fight', a fighting tournament popular amongst the mafia and businessmen who control the underworld.
But Violence Fight is no combat sport; this is war! Use weapons, get help from the crowd, and win by any means possible!

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.

'Solomon's Key' is an action game that was released from Tecmo in 1986. Players make full use of the 'magic' of the main character Dana to collect items in various stages and get the book called 'Solomon's key'. Unusual for a game in its time, an arcade and consumer version were both developed at the same time. 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.

            


"SPLATTER HOUSE" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1988.
Take control of the hero, Rick, and use the power of the spirit in your mask to make your way through the cursed mansion to rescue your girlfriend Jennifer.
Fight off merciless monsters to get out of the haunted mansion alive!

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.

"SUPER CONTRA" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1988.
The Contra soldiers Bill and Lance were successful in fighting off mysterious alien forces in the previous title, only for the alien forces to recover a year later, forcing our heroes back onto the battlefield.
Fight airborne and terrestrial enemies through side-scrolling stages, use free mobility in sprawling top-down stages, and fight your way to the aliens' headquarters!

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.

" SURPRISE ATTACK " is an action game released by KONAMI in 1990.
Recover the space station, shuttle, and moon base from the forces of " BLACK DAWN ", an international terrorist group that threatens the universe.
The stage is cleared when all the bombs in the stage are recovered and the final location is reached.
After defeating the stage's boss, there is a bonus quiz, and if you answer correctly, you will receive bonus points.

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.

"The Fairyland Story" is an action game released by TAITO in 1985. Take control of a young witch and battle against monsters deep within the castle. Master various magics and techniques to overcome your enemies. 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.

"The Genji and the Heike Clans" is an action game released by NAMCO in 1986. Players control the hero Taira no Kagekiyo on a mission to the capital city of Kamakura, to defeat the Demon Genji Clan's king Yoritomo. The player will face attacks by Genji Clan soldiers like Yoshitsune and Benkei along the way to Kamakura. Defeat all challengers and gather the Three Sacred Treasures to defeat Yoritomo.

Best Switch Platformer Games

Arcade Archives ICE CLIMBER

Arcade Archives JAIL BREAK

Arcade Archives Liquid Kids

Arcade Archives MAPPY

Arcade Archives METROCROSS

Arcade Archives MIRAI NINJA

Arcade Archives MOUSER

Arcade Archives Ninja Spirit

Arcade Archives Ninja-Kid

Arcade Archives RAINBOW ISLANDS

Arcade Archives RASTAN SAGA

Arcade Archives Rastan Saga II

Arcade Archives RIOT

Arcade Archives Rod Land

Arcade Archives ROLLING THUNDER

Arcade Archives ROLLING THUNDER 2

Arcade Archives RYGAR

Arcade Archives SHAO-LIN'S ROAD

Arcade Archives SOLITARY FIGHTER

Arcade Archives Solomon's Key

Arcade Archives SPLATTER HOUSE

Arcade Archives SUPER CONTRA

Arcade Archives SURPRISE ATTACK

Arcade Archives The Fairyland Story

Arcade Archives The Genji and the Heike Clans

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