Toaplan Launches 25 Classic Arcade Games on Mobile

If you're a fan of classic shoot 'em ups, you're in for a treat with the new app from Tatsujin, the game publishing studio founded by Masahiro Yuge, a legend from Toaplan. Toaplan, a name synonymous with arcade shooters, was founded in 1979 and has inspired countless games over the years. Now, celebrating 40 years of their legacy, Tatsujin has released Amusement Arcade Toaplan for Android, bringing 25 of Toaplan's classic arcade games to your mobile device, just as they were meant to be played.

Will You Play Amusement Arcade Toaplan?

The star of the show is undoubtedly the legendary shoot 'em up, Truxton (1988), available to play for free. Additionally, you can try demo versions of five other iconic games: Tiger Heli, Wardner, Flying Shark, Snow Bros, and Teki-Paki. If you find yourself hooked, you can purchase the full versions of these and other titles, including Truxton II, Snow Bros. 2, Guardian, Slap Fight/Alcon, Twin Cobra, Rally Bike, Hellfire, Twin Hawk, Demon’s World, Zero Wing, Fire Shark, Out Zone, Vimana, Ghox, Fixeight, Dogyuun, Grind Stormer, Knuckle Bash, and Batsugun.

The app offers flexible control options: you can use the fully customizable touchscreen controls or connect a controller or arcade stick via Bluetooth. To get a feel for the game, check out the Amusement Arcade Toaplan release trailer below.

It’s Your Virtual Arcade

Amusement Arcade Toaplan isn't just about playing games; it's about creating your own virtual arcade. Each game you download appears as a mini arcade machine that you can arrange to your liking. You can even decorate your space with chairs, potted plants, and beds. For that authentic retro feel, the app includes visual filters to mimic the old-school CRT look, along with customizable settings for difficulty, extra lives, and an invincibility mode that ensures you never lose. If you're a retro arcade gaming enthusiast, don't miss out on this collection available on the Google Play Store.

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