View Full Version : Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits (DS) 12 games, including Contra!
Cao Cao
10-21-2006, 02:30 AM
Preview of Contra and Time Pilot from IGN:
http://ds.ign.com/articles/740/740892p1.html
So far, 8 have been announced:
Circus Charlie, Contra, Gradius, Roc'N Rope, Rush'N Attack, Time Pilot, Track & Field, and Yie-Ar Kung Fu.
Seems to be a successor to Konami's "Arcade Advance" (GBA). Hope it successfully brings over the better features of that collection, namely the single-cart multiplayer and the excellent hidden remakes.
AndrewCP
10-21-2006, 03:05 AM
Wow, thanks for the good news! Will want to pick this up for the arcade version of Contra alone but I see some other great games that will be included which is nice 8-).
yukine
10-21-2006, 03:32 AM
It's interesting that most of these games have been released, or will be released, on the Xbox Live Arcade.
Er, not that it matters or anything... anyway, I'll probably get this when it reaches below $10.00. I don't think it's worth spending any more than that on these games.
Like A Breath
10-21-2006, 05:09 AM
Not impressed, especially with such awesome retro compilations on the PSP. This is territory the DS shouldn't tread unless they make it a budget title or offer online play.
soonersfan60
10-21-2006, 10:06 AM
This really needs to have High Score saves also !
There's no excuse not to put that in these retro comilations, and it would really add to the replay value.
elprincipe
10-21-2006, 12:38 PM
This really needs to have High Score saves also !
There's no excuse not to put that in these retro comilations, and it would really add to the replay value.
I'm sure they'll have that. Konami has a ton of great arcade games to include, so I have a lot of games I'm hoping for. Probaby worth it just for Contra though.
mattstockton12
10-21-2006, 01:08 PM
The only way I'd get this is if they had Wifi Contra. That would own.
soonersfan60
10-21-2006, 08:41 PM
I'm sure they'll have that. Konami has a ton of great arcade games to include, so I have a lot of games I'm hoping for. Probaby worth it just for Contra though.
Well, it's not a way to save game high scores for Arcade Advanced. (Or is it there and just hidden like Mappy was?)
epobirs
10-23-2006, 06:21 AM
I'd preefer if they didn't have any overlap with their GBA collection. That way the two together could be both put in one DS for maximum Konami history wanking. It would make for a great promotion that would be like porn.
DP for your DS!
Cao Cao
10-24-2006, 05:08 AM
GameSpot has their preview up:
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/konamiclassicsseriesarcadehits/news.html?page=1&sid=6160349
New features mentioned: Able to save and trade gameplay videos, art and music galleries for each game.
scottman
10-24-2006, 03:17 PM
Track and field will kill a lot of your DS's.
ArthurDigbySellers
10-24-2006, 05:09 PM
The only way I'd get this is if they had Wifi Contra. That would own.
You have your wish. WFC play for Contra, plus more!
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/24/contra-spearheads-konami-ds-wifi-compilation/
EDIT: From the comments, it sounds like joystiq may have mistakenly interpreted "wireless multiplayer" as WFC.
b3b0p
10-24-2006, 10:02 PM
Arcade Hits?! How could they not include Ninja Turtles or The Simpson's?! So what if Konami doesn't own the The Simpson's or Turtles franchise, it's nearly criminal not to include them.
boyward
10-25-2006, 07:04 PM
Arcade Hits?! How could they not include Ninja Turtles or The Simpson's?! So what if Konami doesn't own the The Simpson's or Turtles franchise, it's nearly criminal not to include them.
Those games are the big draw for me as well. Oh well. I'd rather play them on a TV anyway.