Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Released Apr 2019

8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.

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Evaluation

Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection launched on April 18, 2019 as a curated package of 8 classic KONAMI arcade games from the 1980s. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained product — a fixed lineup of titles enhanced with save states, difficulty options, and a bonus eBook. There is no mention of planned DLC, additional games to be added, or any ongoing content cycle. The developer's news feed for this game contains only maintenance patches — three bug fix updates released between June 2022 and April 2023 (versions 1.02, 1.03, and 1.04), each addressing specific technical issues. The most recent update was on April 11, 2023. Two other news posts (March 2024) are announcements for a completely separate KONAMI game, Contra: Operation Galuga, and carry no relevance to this collection. No DLC has ever been listed for this game, no future content has been announced, and the developer has made no statements suggesting additional games or features are planned. This is a finished retro compilation that shipped complete on release day.

Evidence

Store description presents a fixed lineup of exactly 8 arcade games with a bonus eBook — no mention of additional content, DLC, or ongoing updates planned

description · Apr 18, 2019 source content shipped

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Post announces Contra: Operation Galuga — a separate KONAMI game unrelated to this collection

news post · Mar 12, 2024 source ambiguous

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Media

Details

Developer

KONAMI

Publisher

KONAMI

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Action Casual Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Classic Retro 2D Space Shooter 1980s Pixel Graphics Side Scroller

About this game

KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics!

This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle.
Experience these KONAMI classics in all their retro glory, now enhanced with modern features.
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・New Features
For the first time, these classic titles support mid-game saves, difficulty levels, and display options which provide a fresh experience to longtime fans and make them to pick up for new players.

・Bonus Book
Also includes a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!

・Lineup:

Scramble
TwinBee
Nemesis (also known as Gradius)
Salamander (also known as Life Force)
Typhoon (also known as A-Jax)
Haunted Castle
Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II)
Thunder Cross

Please note the purchases made while located in Japan will be for the Japanese version.
Purchases made while located in any other region outside Japan will be for the English version.

The Japanese version includes the following:

　悪魔城ドラキュラ
　A-JAX
　グラディウス
　グラディウスII GOFERの野望
　沙羅曼蛇
　サンダークロス
　スクランブル
　ツインビー
　Bonus Book（日本語）

The English version includes the following:

　HAUNTED CASTLE
　TYPHOON
　NEMESIS
　VULCAN VENTURE
　LIFE FORCE
　THUNDER CROSS
　Scramble
　TwinBee
　Bonus Book（English）