Clear River Games, a video game publisher specialising in classic and retro games, in partnership with development studio Taito, today announced that TAITO MILESTONES 4 is available both digitally and physically on Nintendo Switch starting today. The classic arcade set features: Water Ski, Field Day, Typhoon Gal, Arkanoid, Bonze Adventure, Kuri Kinton, Syvalion, Don Doko Don, Cameltry, and The Ninja Kids.
The fourth entry in the Arcade Archives series, TAITO MILESTONES 4 is a celebration of 10 classic arcade games from the 80s and very early 90s that have been ported to Nintendo Switch for the gamers of today to enjoy once again. The selection of titles has been curated to cover a range of genres: sports, martial arts, platformer, shoot ‘em up, and more. There’s something for everyone!
Portable pixel pleasure, players can challenge themselves to complete these titles solo or take their Nintendo Switch on the road and play with up to three friends couch co-op style. The games have been given a number of quality of life updates, including the ability to save and reload anywhere in the games. So when tensions ride and the game gets tough, you can take a well earned break. Originating in the arcade halls of Japan, the in-game text languages include Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Italian and German. Whether this is a re-introduction or a first playthrough, players will get the thrill of the arcade like never before in the palm of their hands.
Watch the game’s trailer in the player below:
Here’s a look at the full lineup for the game:
WATER SKI
Released: 1983
Control a water skier being pulled by a motorboat while avoiding obstacles. Jump to dodge small obstacles and hit a jump ramp to earn points! Just beware of the shark…
FIELD DAY
Released: 1984
This colourful sports festival includes seven unique games, such as three-legged race and tug-of-war. Up to four players can join, with two players competing in each match. Who will be the ultimate victor?
TYPHOON GAL
Released: 1985
Wear down your opponent’s stamina with punches and kicks, then finish them off with big techniques like the shoulder throw or brain buster! It’s a fight for the ages!
ARKANOID
Released: 1986
The classic block-breaking game! Arkanoid is easy to understand yet hard to master. Use the paddle-like craft Vaus to bounce balls, destroy blocks, and defeat the boss DOH! Elegant, simple and totally addictive!
BONZE ADVENTURE
Released: 1988
Yokai time! Two Buddhist priests must fight snakes, giant eyeballs, ghosts, spiders, and more to exorcise the evil from Enma, the king of the underworld. Too scared to go alone? Ask a friend to play with you!
KURI KINTON
Released: 1988
You are the master martial artist Kinton! Kick and punch your way through hordes of thugs to rescue an intelligence officer of the WSPO (World Shadow Police Organisation) and his daughter. Failure is not an option!
SYVALION
Released: 1988
Pilot the golden dragon-shaped mecha Syvalion to thwart Earth’s invasion by a mysterious army. The storyline changes dramatically with each playthrough, featuring over 100 different endings!
DON DOKO DON
Released: 1989
Join lumberjacks Bob and Jim as they set out to rescue the kidnapped king and princess of Marry Land. Use their trusty mallets to defeat any enemies standing in their way!
CAMELTRY
Released: 1990
Rotate the screen to guide a ball to the goal! Press the shake button to make the ball jump and hold it to increase rolling speed. Can you get through the mazes in time for a high score?
THE NINJA KIDS
Released: 1990
When a peaceful town of puppets is overrun by a cult seeking to resurrect a demon, four ninja puppets take up the fight. This unique action fest supports up to four players at the same time!
TAITO MILESTONES 4 is available now via digital download on Nintendo Switch for an MSRP of $29,99/€24,99 and available physically on Nintendo Switch for an MSRP of $39.99/€34.99.
