Arcade Archives Combat School launches August 6

Arcade Archives 2 Combat School will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, and Arcade Archives Combat School for PlayStation 4 and Switch, on August 6, developer Hamster announced. The Arcade Archives 2 version will cost $9.99 / 1,100 yen, while Arcade Archives version will cost $7.99 / 838 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:

Half-hearted don’t graduate!

Combat School is an action game released by Konami in 1987.

Join a prestigious military academy as a cadet and tackle brutal training like shooting and combat under a terrifying instructor.

Only those who survive these trials to claim the glory of graduation can face the next battle as a hero. Well, can you make it to the end?!

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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