Amusement Arcade Toaplan Brings 25 Classic Arcade Games to Mobile

For fans of classic shoot 'em ups, a nostalgic treat awaits! Tatsujin, a game publishing studio founded by Toaplan legend Masahiro Yuge, has launched Amusement Arcade Toaplan on Android. Many gamers have undoubtedly played titles inspired by Toaplan, the arcade shooter kings of yesteryear. Established in 1979, this Japanese developer created countless arcade hits, including many scrolling shooters.

Amusement Arcade Toaplan celebrates 40 years of Toaplan's legacy by bringing 25 of their classic arcade games to Android—the authentic arcade experiences, untouched and uncompromised.

Will You Play Amusement Arcade Toaplan?

The standout title is the legendary Truxton (1988), available completely free. Five additional games offer free demos: Tiger Heli, Wardner, Flying Shark, Snow Bros., and Teki-Paki. Purchase options are available for the full versions of these demos and the rest of the collection.

The extensive collection also includes 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. These titles can be purchased individually.

Enjoy customizable touchscreen controls, or connect a Bluetooth controller or arcade stick for an authentic arcade experience. Watch the trailer below:

It's Your Virtual Arcade

Create your own personalized virtual arcade! Each downloaded game appears as a miniature arcade cabinet, freely placeable within your custom arcade space. Add chairs, plants, even beds to personalize your retro gaming haven.

Visual filters recreate the classic CRT look, while adjustable difficulty, extra lives, and even an invincibility mode cater to all skill levels. Retro arcade fans, head to the Google Play Store now!

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