SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1
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SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 is a video game compilation created and published by SNK Playmore
which includes sixteen Neo Geo
games.
The compilation was released on the PlayStation 2
, PlayStation Portable
, and the Wii
. The Australian PAL PS2 release is the only release of the compilation available in Australia, PSP and Wii versions are not yet available locally.
A follow-up has been announced in Japan titled SNK Arcade Classics 0. The reason for the title having a "0" is because the titles in this collection were introduced before the Neo Geo
was established.
All the games are modified to work with in-game medals as well as some controls displayed on screen.
Between the three versions, the Wii version is considered the definitive one. The PS2 and PSP versions had considerable amounts of slowdown (especially with Shock Troopers on the PSP), compared to the slowdown-free Wii version. The Wii version also supported 480p and 4 different control schemes.
SNK Playmore
SNK Playmore Corporation is a Japanese video game hardware and software company. SNK is an acronym of , which was SNK's original name. The company's legal and trading name became SNK in 1986....
which includes sixteen Neo Geo
Neo Geo (console)
The is a cartridge-based arcade and home video game system released on July 1, 1991 by Japanese game company SNK. Being in the Fourth generation of Gaming, it was the first console in the former Neo Geo family, which only lived through the 1990s...
games.
The compilation was released on the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
, and the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
. The Australian PAL PS2 release is the only release of the compilation available in Australia, PSP and Wii versions are not yet available locally.
A follow-up has been announced in Japan titled SNK Arcade Classics 0. The reason for the title having a "0" is because the titles in this collection were introduced before the Neo Geo
Neo Geo (console)
The is a cartridge-based arcade and home video game system released on July 1, 1991 by Japanese game company SNK. Being in the Fourth generation of Gaming, it was the first console in the former Neo Geo family, which only lived through the 1990s...
was established.
Games included
- Art of FightingArt of Fightingis a trilogy of competitive fighting game titles that were released for the Neo Geo platform in the early 1990s. It was the second fighting game franchise created by SNK, following the Fatal Fury series and is set in the same fictional universe...
, released in 1992 - Baseball Stars 2Baseball Stars 2Baseball Stars 2 is a 2-player baseball arcade game released by SNK in 1992 for the Neo-Geo console. A less cartoony console version was released for the NES by Romstar the same year....
, released in 1992 - Burning FightBurning Fightis an arcade game created by SNK in 1991 for the Neo Geo MVS system. This game is a beat 'em up, very similar to Crime Fighters. Three years after its release in arcades and on the Neo Geo AES, it was released in the Neo Geo CD as the only other home version of this game.The producer of this game...
, released in 1991 - Fatal Fury: King of FightersFatal Fury: King of Fightersis a 1991 head-to-head fighting game released by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home platforms. Fatal Fury was SNK's first fighting game for the Neo Geo system and served as the inaugural game in their Fatal Fury series, as well as the first game to depict the fictional "King of Fighters" tournament...
, released in 1991 - King of the MonstersKing of the MonstersKing of the Monsters is a series of video games created by SNK Corporation for the Neo-Geo, featuring giant monsters reminiscent of kaiju and tokusatsu.-King of the Monsters:...
, released in 1991 - Last ResortLast Resort (video game)Last Resort is an arcade shoot 'em up video game by SNK released in 1992. It was also released for the Neo-Geo and Neo Geo CD systems, as well as SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for the PS2 and PSP. Extremely difficult, its gameplay was heavily inspired by R-Type and its system of pod attached to the...
, released in 1992 - Magician LordMagician Lord, is a side-scrolling platform game developed by ADK that was released on April 26, 1990. It was a launch title for both the Neo-Geo MVS and AES systems, and was one of the pack-in games for the Neo-Geo AES...
, released in 1990 - Metal SlugMetal Slugis a run and gun video game for the Neo-Geo console/arcade platform developed by Nazca Corporation and published by SNK. It was originally released in 1996 for the MVS arcade platform. The game is widely known for its sense of humor, fluid hand-drawn animation, and fast paced two-player action...
, released in 1996 - Neo Turf MastersNeo Turf MastersNeo Turf Masters is a golf video game by Nazca for the Neo Geo, released in 1996. This is also one of the first two titles by Nazca, the other being the popular Metal Slug before being acquired by SNK....
, released in 1996 - Samurai ShodownSamurai ShodownSamurai Shodown, known as in Japan, is a competitive fighting game produced by SNK for their Neo Geo arcade and home platform. In contrast to other fighting games at the time which were set in modern times and focused primarily on hand-to-hand combat, Samurai Shodown is set in feudal-era Japan ...
, released in 1993 - Sengoku, released in 1991
- Shock TroopersShock Troopersis an arcade game developed by Saurus. Gameplay involves taking command of one or three commandos in an 8-way shooter through 6 stages of opposing forces, weaponry, and power-ups.-Story:...
, released in 1997 - Super Sidekicks 3: The Next Glory, released in 1995
- The King of Fighters '94The King of Fighters '94The King of Fighters '94 is a fighting game released by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the inaugural game in The King of Fighters series by the same company. The game was originally ported to the Neo Geo AES and Neo-Geo CD following its original arcade release...
, released in 1994 - Top Hunter: Roddy & CathyTop Hunter: Roddy & CathyTop Hunter: Roddy & Cathy is a side scrolling arcade platform game developed by SNK for the Neo Geo in 1994. It was also released on the Neo Geo CD, and the Wii Virtual Console. The game has seen re-release as part of SNK Arcade Classics Vol...
, released in 1994 - World HeroesWorld Heroes (arcade game)is a fighting arcade game developed and published by Alpha Denshi with the assistance of SNK . It was originally released for the Neo Geo MVS arcade cabinet on July 28, 1992...
, released in 1992 (unlockable by obtaining 10 medals)
All the games are modified to work with in-game medals as well as some controls displayed on screen.
Between the three versions, the Wii version is considered the definitive one. The PS2 and PSP versions had considerable amounts of slowdown (especially with Shock Troopers on the PSP), compared to the slowdown-free Wii version. The Wii version also supported 480p and 4 different control schemes.