Arcade Archives Space Cyclone launches June 18

Originally released by TAITO in 1980.

Arcade Archives 2 Space Cyclone will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, and Arcade Archives Space Cyclone for PlayStation 4 and Switch, on June 18, developer Hamster announced. The Arcade Archives 2 version will cost $9.99 / 1,100 yen, while Arcade Archives version will cost $7.99 / 837 yen. An upgrade from Arcade Archives to Arcade Archives 2 will be available for $2.99 / 330 yen.

Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:

Stop the BEMs from building enemy rockets!
Space Cyclone is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1980.
Shoot down the BEMs (insect cyborgs) as they appear in the sky and invade by warping from meteor to meteor. Don’t let the BEMs land! They will construct rockets to launch into the sky and blast you with their deadly Cyclone Shots!
The Arcade Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games, staying true to its original.

In Original Mode, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in Hi Score Mode and Caravan Mode, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
Arcade Archives 2 series introduces a brand-new mode called Time Attack Mode, in addition to the Original Mode, Hi Score Mode, and Caravan Mode from Arcade Archives. Time Attack Mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.
Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the Arcade Archives series!

Watch a trailer below.

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