The likes of Tatakai No Banka (aka Trojan, we’re not sure why there’s only a Japanese ROM), Section Z, and Forgotten Worlds are much less well known but also usually have some historical significance, such as the latter being the first to use the CP System arcade board. The first one includes Vulgus, Capcom’s first ever game: a Xevious clone that remains surprisingly playable today and which sets a good tone for the rest of the collection.Īction puzzler Pirate Ship Higemaru and vertically scrolling shooters 1942, Commando, and Legendary Wings are similarly ancient in terms of technology but also hold up remarkably well, with 1942 and Commando being important legacy games for Capcom. Whether Capcom intends to release additional packs, beyond the initial three, probably depends on how well this first trio does but they’re organised into distinct time periods: 1984 to 1988, 1989 to 1992, and 1992 to 2001.
Your mileage will vary though, so the next thing to consider is the selection, which again depends on your history with the games and how upset you are that your personal favourite is not included. Ignoring the whole ‘I already bought these games three times before’ problem (which isn’t to suggest it’s not a serious issue) that is actually very good value for money.
