Bubble Bobble is one of the most famous arcades ever created and a personal favorite of GamesNostalgia. This 2D cartoon action platformer designed by Fukio Mitsuji (aka MTJ) was released by Taito initially in 1986.
Year: 1987 Genre: Platformer
2 players arcade clear screen co-op coin-up conversion multiplayer platformArkanoid is an arcade game developed by Taito in 1986 and one of the most popular videogame ever created. It's inspired to Breakout, a videogame created by Atari in 1970, but it's much richer.
arcade bat and ball breakout coin-up conversion paddle pong science fictionArkanoid 2 - Revenge of Doh is the sequel to Arkanoid, a popular coin-up created by Taito in 1986. The sequel was released in 1987 and ported to Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and XZ Spectrum in 1988.
arcade bat and ball breakout coin-up conversion paddle pongRainbow Islands is the sequel to Bubble Bobble and was developed and published by Taito in 1987 for arcade only. It would remain arcade only until 1990 when it was ported to the Amiga, Commodore 64 and others.
Year: 1990 Genre: Platformer
arcade fantasy jumper platform vertical-scrollingThe New Zealand Story is one of the most famous arcades created by Taito. It was released as a coin-up in 1988. Many home computer versions, including Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, were released in 1989.
Year: 1989 Genre: Platformer
arcade coin-up conversion platform-shooter shoot em upOperation Thunderbolt is a rail shooter coin-up released by Taito in 1988 as the sequel to Operation Wolf. It was ported to Zx Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amiga ST, Amiga, and other platforms in 1989-1990.
2 players arcade coin-up conversion military rail shooterParasol Stars, also known as Parasol Stars: The Story of Rainbow Islands II - or if you prefer, The Story of Bubble Bobble III (not sure why, since there was no "Story of Bubble Bobble I").
Year: 1992 Genre: Platformer
2 players arcade co-op pc engine single screenRastan is a hack & slash side-scrolling platformer created by Taito and released initially in 1987. The game was designed and directed by Toshiyuki (aka "Nenko") Nishimura. The her...
arcade barbarian brawler coin-up conversion fantasy fighting hack and slash platform side-scrollingRainbow Islands Extra is a vertical-scrolling arcade created by Taito in 1990. Rainbow Islands, also known as Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2, is a sequel to Taito's hit title Bubble Bobble.
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