15 Timeless Arcade Classics Debut on Nintendo DS with Unique New Presentation, Extensive Multiplayer Support and Behind the Scenes Extras
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced it has shipped Konami
Classics Series: Arcade Hits exclusively for the Nintendo DS to retail stores
nationwide. Featuring 15 of the most well known and influential arcade smash
hits from the 1980's such as Contra, Gradius and Track & Field, the game lets
players relive their greatest gaming memories with new dual screen presentation,
support for wireless multiplayer action and a wealth of rare unlockable
materials that provide an insider's view of these classic titles.
Delivering 15 arcade classics to the Nintendo DS, Konami Classics Series:
Arcade Hits lets players enjoy each game with a number of screen configurations
including horizontal and vertical options. As they progress through each game,
players can record and save replays of high scores and impressive feats which
can then be shared with friends via local wireless connection on the Nintendo
DS. A selection of games that featured multiplayer play in the arcades can be
enjoyed wirelessly with a friend on the Nintendo DS, and players can also
wirelessly send demo versions of all 15 games to other users within range.
Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits features a treasure trove of
unlockable content that lets fans of these 15 classic games dig deeper into
their favorite titles. A selection of music tracks are available from the outset
and can be enjoyed with headphones even when the Nintendo DS system is closed.
Players can also view vintage concept art, promotional materials, photos of
original arcade cabinets and even the actual arcade boards themselves.
Below is a full summary of all 15 titles included in Konami Classics
Series: Arcade Hits:
* Basketball: Shoot, rebound and pass with authority as you carry
your team through several levels of intense basketball competition.
* Circus Charlie: Take control of a clown named Charlie, making
your way through a series of circus themed challenges such as jumping on
trampolines, tightrope walking and swinging on the flying trapeze.
* Contra: In this original arcade shooter smash hit, take on the
role of a hard boiled Marine as you single-handedly eradicate a deadly alien
threat.
* Gradius: Customize the legendary Vic Viper space craft as you fly
and blast through hundreds of space enemies in this timeless shooter.
* Horror Maze: Explore the haunted tomb of a fallen king,
collecting treasure while avoiding the gruesome creatures that pursue you.
* Pooyan: Play as Mrs. Pig and use your bow and arrow to protect
your piglets from a sneaky pack of balloon-riding wolves.
* RainbowBell: In this vertical shooter, take on enemies and avoid
dangerous obstacles as you collect bells and battle huge bosses.
* Road Fighter: Put the pedal to the metal in this fast-paced
driving game, blowing past the competition for extra points while collecting
valuable fuel.
* Roc'N Rope: Play as an archaeologist and use your harpoon gun to
swing across cliffs in search of legendary treasures, avoiding dangerous cavemen
and dinosaurs along the way.
* Rush'N Attack: Take on the role of a tough-as-nails special
forces agent, rescuing prisoners of war and going head to head with endless
waves of gun-toting enemies.
Ã*€ * Scramble: Infiltrate the dreaded Scramble system in your advanced
space fighter, blasting lasers and dropping bombs to destroy the base in this
side scrolling shooter.
* Shao-lin's Road: Unleash your lethal martial arts mastery on
waves of hapless enemies in this platforming action game.
* Time Pilot: Zip back and forth through time in your futuristic
fighter craft, saving your comrades while taking on enemies from different
moments in history.
* Track and Field: Stake your claim for the gold medal, taking part
in exciting competitions such as the 100 meter dash, long jump and javelin throw
in this classic game of athletic prowess.
* Yie-Ar Kung Fu: Deflect throwing stars, dodge swords and deliver
ruthless high kicks while facing off one-on-one against a host of martial arts
masters in merciless kung-fu matches.
Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits has a suggested retail price of $29.99
and is rated "E10+" by the ESRB. For more information on the game, please visit
www.konami.com