"HEROIC EPISOD"E is a shooting game released by IREM in 1986. The people of Mule are facing destruction at the hands of the Gasp Empire. Control a heroic soldier on the ground and in the air as they battle their way to retrieve the stolen goddess statue. Utilize their maser with its normal shots and power-up shots to wage this battle.

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.

            


"ITAZURA TENSHI" is an action game released by Nichibutsu in 1984. Control an angel and connect the stars to complete the constellation. Various enemies that get in the way can be defeated using the bow. When all the constellations are completed, RAN and LUM will appear. Make them hug well to get a bonus. 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.

Player will control Sayo—a young Shinto shrine maiden—in fighting against monsters in order to save the kidnapped Seven Lucky Gods.

"KING & BALLOON" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1980.
Shoot down the swarms of balloons that are coming to steal the king!
The game will continue so long as the king isn't fully taken away into the sky, no matter how many times your cannon is destroyed.
You can also rescue the king as the balloons take him by shooting them down and rescuing him before he goes away.

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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"LEGION" is a shooter released by Nichibutsu in 1987.
Operate the "LEGION" an aircraft equipped with a new weapon, the "TIME BOMB", to defeat the Dark Empire.
The "TIME BOMB" can be used to stop time and rewind the enemy's movements.
Also, you can get bonus points if you can put a rescued soldier on the rescue aircraft during the area.

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.

IGHTNING FIGHTERS" is a shooting game released by KONAMI in 1990.
"SUPER FIGHTERS" mounted with plasma wave weapons and "TRIGON", an unmanned auxiliary combat pod, are sent out into battle as mankind's final trump card to repel the invasion of an alien civilization.
This KONAMI masterpiece makes a return specially for the scrolling shooter gamer in 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.
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"MAD SHARK" is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1993.
Players take control of a fighter craft facing off against countless enemies.
Use bombs and power-up items with a variety of effects for an advantage as you fight your way through the stages.

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.

"MASTER OF WEAPON" is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1989.
It takes place on an Earth ravaged by a seven-day nuclear war. The supercomputer ‘N’, designed to lead the survivors to salvation, has run amok and the young protagonist, Yukiwo, must make a stand against it!
Master a variety of weapons to defeat the mutant monsters and robotic 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.
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"MAZINGER Z" is a shooter released by BANPRESTO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1994.
Take control of Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, and Grendizer, and use shooting, punches, and super weapons to take on Dr. Hell's Underground Empire! Supports up to two players at once.

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.

" MEGABLAST " is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1989.
At the end of the 21st century, while humanity prospers, with war and famine vanquished from the earth, a spate of kidnaps in which women from all over the world are taken to the dark nebula planet Zancs.
Operate the Megablast, a space fighter that represents the best of Earth's scientific capabilities, and rescue the women of your planet!

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.

"METAL BLACK" is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1991.
Set on a world on the brink of destruction at the hands of interstellar invaders, players take control of the secret fighter BLACK FLY and take the battle to the enemy.
Fight your foes for the energy source NEWALONE, and use it to charge powerful beam weapons to destroy your foes!

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.

"Metal Hawk" is a shooting game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1988.
Earn points by operating your aircraft while changing its altitude and destroying the targets displayed on the radar within the time limit.
Search for enemies at a high altitude, and if you find an enemy or enemy base, descend to range and destroy them.

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.

"Mighty Guy" is an action game released by Nichibutsu in 1986.
Use your PSYCHO GUN in addition to superhuman actions like punches, kicks, and beams to take down enemies and stop the massive supercomputer "ZELDA" in its schemes to genetically modify humanity and take over the world!

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.

"NAVARONE" is a shooting game developed by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc) that was in operation at arcades around 1980.
Take control of a fighter plane on a mission to destroy enemy targets of various sizes scattered across a peninsula.
When you take down a major target, all of the minor targets around it will be destroyed with it. You get a bigger bonus from taking out the targets with fewer shots, so aim carefully!

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 EMAKI" is a shooter released by Nichibutsu in 1986.
Take control of the young hero Shinbei and fight to rescue the princess from the evil spirit army.
Pick up scrolls to gain access to 8 different kinds of Ninja Magic. Use them wisely, and they'll be the key to advancing 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.

“OMEGA FIGHTER” is a shooting game released by UPL in 1989. Use two kinds of Shots and a variety of items to defeat the enemies invading Earth and destroy their giant mothership. As enemies are approached and destroyed, your score increases in an intense shooting system that garnered many fans.

"ORDYNE" is a shooting game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1988. Players take control of Doctor TOMARI and his assistant CHIN to rescue the doctor's lover KANA from the villainous KUBOTA. The key to the game is using the crystals you get from defeating enemies to buy powerful 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.

"ORIUS" is a shooting game released by KONAMI in 1991. Pilot the cutting-edge fighter craft, "Flintlock," and solve the mystery of what happened on planet E-Square.
In this game, in addition to your usual shots, you can use the mysterious "Flint" life form for attack and defense. 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.

"P-47" is a shooting game released by JALECO in 1988.
Use machine guns and special weapons to defeat the enemy troops attacking from the land, sea, and air.
With exhilarating great plains, seas of clouds shining in the setting sun, and the open ocean where battleships 4 screens long appear, and more. These immersive stages can be enjoyed with 2 people playing simultaneously.
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.

"PHELIOS" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1989. Players (the knight APOLLON) mount a pegasus and use items to power up while fighting to take down the bosses of the seven temples and rescue Queen ALTEMIS.
The game also features gorgeous animation and engaging messages for players. Immerse yourself in the world of PHELIOS!

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.

"RABIO LEPUS" is a shooting game released by VIDEO SYSTEM in 1987. Suddenly, an alien attack was launched on the peaceful country "BUNNYLAND", and the king, princess, and princess' sister were kidnapped. The royal special combat mecha "USAGI" goes to attack, defeats the alien boss "YOUMAOU", and rescues the hostages! 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.

"REZON" is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1991.
Set on Earth during an extraterrestrial invasion, players take control of an SR-91 fighter ship equipped with a VAWS (Variable Armor

'SASUKE VS COMMANDER' is a shooting game released by SNK in 1980.
Become the ninja Sasuke and take down enemy ninjas who are after the shogun's life.
Ninja bosses attack with various ninjutsu, so calmly assess their patterns and strike back!

"Scramble" is a shooting game released by KONAMI in 1981. Players control a space fighter with a limited fuel supply as they battle enemies and try to destroy the enemy base. KONAMI has produced many masterful shooting games like Arcade Archives' favorite "GRADIUS", but "Scramble" is the original that started it all. 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 Shoot Em Up Games

Arcade Archives HEROIC EPISODE

Arcade Archives IMAGE FIGHT

Arcade Archives ITAZURA TENSHI

Arcade Archives Kiki Kaikai

Arcade Archives KING & BALLOON

Arcade Archives LEGION

Arcade Archives LIGHTNING FIGHTERS

Arcade Archives MAD SHARK

Arcade Archives MASTER OF WEAPON

Arcade Archives MAZINGER Z

Arcade Archives MEGABLAST

Arcade Archives METAL BLACK

Arcade Archives Metal Hawk

Arcade Archives Mighty Guy

Arcade Archives NAVARONE

Arcade Archives NINJA EMAKI

Arcade Archives OMEGA FIGHTER

Arcade Archives ORDYNE

Arcade Archives ORIUS

Arcade Archives P-47

Arcade Archives PHELIOS

Arcade Archives RABIO LEPUS

Arcade Archives REZON

Arcade Archives SASUKE VS COMMANDER

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