Sure thing, let’s take a wild ride into the chaos of memory lane with this messy little tale about arcade games from back when quarters felt like gold bricks.
So here’s a thing — Irem, along with ININ and Tozai Games, dropped this new collection, Volume 3. It’s like a time machine to the late 80s and early 90s when arcade shooters made us lose our minds and our pocket change. Remember Mr. Heli? Yeah, the one you’d see with kids clustered around, wasting quarters like confetti on a one-way trip to high-score glory. And Mystic Riders? Absolute chaos with broomsticks and dodging stuff you didn’t even see coming. Oh, and Dragon Breed — think fiery chaos with you riding a dragon like it’s totally normal.
Each of these gems has its own freakish charm. Makes you wonder if these games were meant to entertain or just peacock how good you were at losing. I mean, the whole arcade vibe was like this blend of excitement and “just one more try!” anguish.
Okay, so they’ve thrown in a bunch of new stuff to make these old games less of a quarter-guzzler and more of an enjoyable sit-down experience. Like, the control mapping options. Thank the gaming heavens, right? Now you can hit that shoot button where it feels right, not where someone thought it was cool thirty years ago.
Oh, oh, let’s not forget! There are difficulty settings for those who aren’t feeling super hardcore. Because, trust me, not everyone wants their thumbs to cry after a gaming session. They’ve even got this autofire feature, which to be honest, feels like a lifesaver for your poor button-bashing thumbs.
And visuals! I’d say it’s like giving an old car a fresh paint job, but honestly, the new filters make these games look all snazzy and whatnot. You can flip through different effects like you’re choosing the perfect Instagram filter. Nifty, right?
Worldwide leaderboards are a thing too. I swear it’s like every kid’s dream back in the day to see their name up there with the big dogs. Now you can. Compete with people you’ve never met, just like the old days, but gone digital!
These old hits are peeking out from Hades’ arcade basement for a fresh dance on Xbox One and Series X|S. Don’t miss out on Volume 3’s crazy spin through magic and machine madness. If you’ve already taken the dive, hey, Volumes 1 and 2 are chilling there too. Dive in or don’t, but you didn’t hear that from me!
Maybe I got sidetracked there, who knows. If you’re itching for nostalgia or the thrill of quarter-sucking, screen-flashing madness, don’t sleep on these. Grab your controller and, let’s be real, win — or lose — your heart out.
