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Nintendo Switch - Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection - Digital Download - $4.99
https://www.nintendo.com/games/de...on-switch/
This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s. Games included:
Scramble
The side-scrolling shooting game which started it all. It could be considered to be the original game which inspired the creators of the Gradius series.
TwinBee
The first game of the TwinBee series loved for its cute graphics.
Nemesis (also known as Gradius)
The smash-hit first installment in the Gradius series, known for its unique power-ups and enemies.
Salamander (also known as Life Force)
The second entry in the Gradius series which took the series to the next level with its upgraded gameplay and improved graphics.
Typhoon (also known as A-Jax)
The timeless shooting game that introduced ground-breaking sprite zooming and rotation effects that added depth to the graphics.
Haunted Castle
The arcade version of Castlevania which bewitched the fans with its haunting graphics.
Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II)
Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Gradius series, memorable for its beloved music and top-notch level design.
Thunder Cross
The game that introduced many players to the shoot'em up genre, thanks to a more inclusive difficulty and unique design
・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.
・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!
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I totally forgot about the NES max controller until you mentioned it. Thanks for the nostalgia trip.
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Sounds like your teen years were pretty lame.
It was not But, with that comment, seems like your adulthood is pretty lame along with your teen years.
it's pretty obvious why no contra games would be in this, since they already had their own bundle. but i do think haunted castle should've been on the castlevania one, and they should've found some other, better games to put on this one, at least a couple.