A new entry to the Arcade Archives library has been announced in the shape of D-Day, a Jaleco arcade title from 1984, coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation.
It’s funny, I was imagining a battleship-based shoot-’em-up just the other day. Does this mean I’m familiar with D-Day? I’m not sure. There is something familiar about it, but the general idea… certainly the game I was thinking of was a sort of 1942 where you control the ship, not the plane, so who knows?
Either way, D-Day is out on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 this week.
Here’s a brief synopsis:
Your mission is to pilot your battleship, fending off enemy battleships and bombers, and destroy the enemy fortress. Today is the day the operation is to take place. The longest day begins…
The game is for one or two players; based on the screenshots on the Arcade Archives website, and the video, I suspect this is a sequential two-player experience, rather than simultaneous.
Arcade Archives D-Day in action
Of course, many video games have D-Day in the title. So, what sets this one apart? Well, it’s an arcade shooter, rather than a strategy or FPS title. Take a look:
The record-breaking Arcade Archives is a long-running series of releases bringing old games to new platforms, complete with quality of life improvements.
So, you can expect adjustable difficulty levels, smooth controls, visual enhancements like CRT filters, and the ability to save the game. The Arcade Archives also adds support for a global high score table. This means that you can compete with people around the world, just like you might have competed against people from your local area on the original arcade cabinet.
You can learn more about this release and hundreds of other classic titles on the Arcade Archives website.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
