Most Popular Arcade Games - Page 130
Tehkan World Cup
1986
Tehkan World Cup
1986
Tehkan World Cup, aka. Tecmo Cup, is the first multi-player soccer game featuring a trackball controller. Programmed by Michishito Ishizuka it was released to arcades in 1985 by Tehkan, Ltd., the former name of Tecmo, Inc. Its arrival coincided with the buildup to the 1986 FIFA World Cup. It featured the then colors of several of the world's top teams such as West Germany, Argentina and Brazil, although it did not mention any team by name.Pocket Gal
1987
Pocket Gal
1987
Pocket Gal is an arcade game released by Data East in 1987. The gameplay is similar to the NES version of Side Pocket, although the player has less lives, the two-player mode does not have lives (although a 20-second time limit between shots is added), and of course, the game contains nudity. There is an English version of the game called Pocket Gal 2, which was released in 1989. Also in 1989, a version of the game was released titled Super Pool III. This version of the game does not contain nudity, and it was released in North America by I.Vics. A sequel to Pocket Gal was released in 1993 called Pocket Gal Deluxe. The gameplay of Pocket Gal Deluxe is similar to the Sega Genesis version of Side Pocket. In Pocket Gal Deluxe, the art style is much more realistic than Pocket Gal. Each of the 4 stages is hosted by a corresponding girl, who's only function (not that I'm complaining) is to strip when the level is cleared. Additional points and shots can be gained by pocketing balls in order, in computer-predetermined poMagic Sword: Heroic Fantasy
1990
Magic Sword fully titled as Magic Sword: Heroic Fantasy, is a side-scrolling fantasy arcade game released by Capcom in 1990. The game casts the player as a hero who must fight his way through a mystical tower in order to save the world. The player can use a sword, axe or magic, and can also rescue and recruit potential allies of various character classes, each of which has his or her own special abilities. Three years earlier, Capcom had released the similar Black Tiger in 1987.The Main Event
1988
The Main Event
1988
The Main Event is a professional wrestling arcade game. A player selects two different wrestlers as their tag team, and they wrestle another tag team. If the player wins, his team moves on to another match. If he loses, he gets an immediate rematch, since the game isn't over until the player's energy falls to zero. Some of the game's most distinguishable features were an oversized "Action" button which would flash whenever an attack, grapple, submission or pin could be performed; and an enthusiastic announcer who introduced the wrestlers and called the action during matches.Ring Rage
1992
Ring Rage
1992
This battlerama has eight different characters to choose from, each decked out with their own colorful costumes, personal fighting styles and special power moves. The characters are Deckard, K. O. Joe, Killer The Shaddam, Spike, Knuckle, Yasha-The Ninja Warrior, Gunboat Rodie, and B. B. Scorpion. Challenges include battles in the ring, crazy cage matches, warehouse wars, and junkyard brawls.New Atomic Punk: Global Quest
1992
New Atomic Punk: Global Quest is a 1992 video game released by Irem under license from Hudson Soft for arcades. It is part of the Bomberman series. It was the second Bomberman game to be released for arcades, preceded by Bomberman (1991), which was also released by Irem.Brave Blade
2000
Caliber .50
1989
Caliber .50
1989
Caliber .50 is a 1989 scrolling shooter arcade game developed by SETA Corporation. Players control a United States Air Force pilot who was taken as a prisoner of war in Vietnam in 1972. The pilot must escape the prison compound by battling enemy soldiers with guns and grenades. Various power-ups are available that give the player use of various other weapons including a machine gun and flamethrower. Enemy vehicles such as a plane can also be commandeered.Chase Bombers
1993
The Crystal of Kings
2001
The Crystal of Kings
2001
The Crystal of Kings is an extremely rare arcade scrolling fighter developed by BrezzaSoft. It boasts very high-quality pre-rendered graphics, and a morality system that determines whether you get a good, neutral, or bad ending. Unfortunately, the gameplay is far behind the curve, resembling Golden Axe more than advanced brawlers such as Guardian Heroes or Gaia Crusaders.Battle Rangers
1988
Battle Rangers
1988
Battle Rangers, is a run and gun arcade game released by Data East in 1988. Two soldiers attempt to rescue a kidnapped presidential candidate and free as many P.O.W.s as possible.Bottom of the Ninth
1989
Bottom of the Ninth
1989
One or two players choose a ballclub from cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Boston and compete either against the computer or each other in this baseball game. A wide variety of picthes can be thrown and batters can change their stance and angle of swing.F-1 Dream
1988
Football Champ
1990
Football Champ
1990
An arcade football/soccer game. The game scrolls horizontally at a slight angle, and recreates the coin-op's close-up zoom effect after a player scores. Only a small area of the pitch is on screen at a time, but there is a scanner to show the whole pitch. Although the game has a referee, he often loses attention, and these moments give you a chance to foul, punch or side-swipe opposition players. One and two player options are included.Hot Chase
1988
Hot Chase
1988
Hot Chase is an arcade game released in 1988 by Konami.[1] In the game, players drive a white Porsche out of an enemy country to the Border crossing of a friendly one. The car has a bomb attached to it that explodes in a set time. If the bomb explodes, players must restart. There are many obstacles along the way, including railroad crossings, military checkpoints, helicopters that shoot at the car and other cars. The gameplay is said to be similar to Chase HQ. Completing the game resulted in a scene where the hero exits the car, takes his machine gun, and fires at the car to add to the damage before the bomb explodes. Then the game played the following message: "Mission Complete. You have succeeded in stealing the enemy armored super car and have crossed the border to freedom. After a few days the enemy surrendered to our country. You will be remembered for your brave deeds. Thanks a million!"L.A. Machineguns: Rage of the Machines
1998
In 2025, a militia of androids, who call themselves the "R.O.M." - "Rage Of the Machines", has suddenly materialized in Los Angeles. The androids launch a fierce offensive against the entire West Coast regions and the federal government responds by mobilizing its ace counterterrorist forces "S.I.F.A.T". Against the backdrop of the Pacific coast, a struggle of unparalleled intensity has begun.Magical Truck Adventure
1998
Magical Truck Adventure gives the player the feel of actually riding a rail car. An action-pedal and truck lever assists the player in chasing, jumping, and dodging the evil villains that threaten to steal Alma's precious stone. All this excitement takes place on a railroad track with 6 amazingly detailed scenic routes. The 3 challenging stages include an array of obstacles, wild rhino's, hungry crocodiles, and speeding trains to name a few.SCUD Race
1997
SCUD Race
1997
Model 3 step 1.5 racing game by Sega with four gorgeous track designs. Four selectable cars including the Ferrari F40, Dodge Viper, Porsche 911, and McLarren F1. SCUD Race, "Sport Car Ultimate Drive" or otherwise known as Sega Super GT in North America, is an arcade racing game released by Sega in 1996. It is the first racing game to be using the Sega Model 3 hardware.The Ocean Hunter
1998
The Ocean Hunter
1998
The Ocean Hunter is played by using two mounted turret-like guns on the arcade cabinet. The game is capable of being played with either one or two people simultaneously. The player takes the role of an underwater adventurer searching for the Seven Great Monsters of the Seven Seas, hoping to collect on the bounties placed on their heads for attacks on shipping vessels, humans and native marine life. The player proceeds to go throughout the game in a set path, shooting at various hostile ocean life along the way. The game is played progressing through various levels, each with its own design and layout. Upon reaching the end of the level, a boss is encountered. Each boss is named after a famous mythological sea monster: Kraken, Leviathan, Charybdis, Ahuizotl, Karkinos, Midgardsorm, and Rahab. There are also dozens of mini-bosses in the game, many of them also named after sea monsters.SpikeOut: Digital Battle Online
1998
Spikeout: Digital Battle Online is a 3D beat 'em up video game developed by Sega-AM4 and published by Sega in 1998. An update, Spikeout: Final Edition, was released in 1999.
