Tanks for the memories.
Hamster Corporation’s Arcade Archives series is back with another cabinet classic on Switch 2. I got to check out Jet Ski racer Aqua Jet back in August, which was a lovingly crafted port. This time I’m revisiting the destructive tank combat of Namco’s Tokyo Wars, which served as inspiration for The 3DO Company’s N64 classic Battle Tanx: Global Assault.
Aqua Jet was notable for having a cabinet containing a replica Jet Ski, something which can’t really be recreated on Switch (without some serious hardware modding). Tokyo Wars had a similar hardware quirk that provided a satisfying kickback to simulate your tank firing its payload. A feature that is, bafflingly, not emulated with the Switch 2 controllers’ haptics.
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This mini review provides a nice overview of the latest addition to the Arcade Archives series. It’s always interesting to see how classic games are adapted for modern consoles. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on TOKYO WARS!
great to see more classic games being revived for modern consoles! It’s interesting how these ports often capture the nostalgia while sometimes missing deeper gameplay elements. I hope future releases might incorporate more features to enhance the experience even further.