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Review of Capcom Arcade Stadium on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Feb 2021
Cover image of Capcom Arcade Stadium on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 17 Feb 2021
Genre: Various
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

Imagine a world where your gaming time machine actually works! Enter *Capcom Arcade Stadium*, the love letter to retro gaming that lets you relive the glory days when 'coins' were a form of currency and not just a myth passed on by the elders. This compilation is packed with arcade classics, but is there enough nostalgia or just another cash grab on the way to the arcade graveyard?

Gameplay

*Capcom Arcade Stadium* throws 32 classic arcade games into your Switch, with the iconic *1943: The Battle of Midway* serving as a delightful appetizer. After all, nothing screams nostalgia like flying a pixelated plane and shooting down equally pixelated enemies, right? Games are split into packs across three eras. First, we have *Dawn of the Arcade* (1984-1988), which has titles that made you question your financial decisions back in the day! There's also *Arcade Revolution* and *Arcade Evolution*, perfect for those who need to feel superior while telling others about how 'back then, games were way harder'. Each game is equipped with a nifty emulator that allows you to rewind, adjust difficulty, and throw some vintage CRT filters on your screen. Feel free to cry a little when you watch your younger self struggle against the unbeatable bosses.

Graphics

Graphically speaking, this stadium is like opening a time capsule. The graphics are lovingly preserved, with just enough polish to remind you that they weren't created on a potato. Even settings adjustments feel like magic: you pick a CRT filter and honestly feel transported to that smoky arcade you swore to yourself you'd never step foot in again.

Conclusion

Overall, *Capcom Arcade Stadium* successfully strikes that nostalgic chord while offering a unique space to relive the gold mine of arcade history. While many of these games may have graced your previous consoles, the new emulator features and that sweet, sweet nostalgia might be worth the price of admission. Is it innovation? Nah. Is it a fun trip down memory lane? Absolutely. After all, who wouldn't pay to revisit the pixelated past in hopes of rekindling some of that youthful glory? Grab your quarters and dive in!

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