Arcade Archives 2 Karnov will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, and Arcade Archives Karnov for PlayStation 4 and Switch, on September 10, 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:
Rise, brave Karnov! Defeat the Emperor of Darkness!
Karnov is an action game released by Data East in 1987.
Defeat the Emperor of Darkness and reclaim the stolen treasures.
Karnov can attack by breathing fire from his mouth.
Also, by making use of nine different weapons (options), you can perform various actions such as increasing movement speed, creating a ladder, and flying through the air.
What will happen when you defeat bosses and collect all the torn map pieces…?
The Arcade Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games. It also includes convenient features such as difficulty and screen settings, rewind, rapid-fire, and multiple save slots. In addition, players 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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