Hello everyone, Nordcurrent is calling! Almost a year ago we released a Minis called Arcade Essentials. The game was very warmly received by the players, so we decided to produce a sequel with 5 new games. So here it is – a Minis called Arcade Essentials Evolution.
As was the case with its predecessor, Arcade Essentials Evolution is a collection of 5 arcade games, remakes of the classic arcade hits of the 80s that we all know. Each game consists of 50 levels, so there is quite a lot of gameplay time here. We made minimalistic visuals with lots of special effects, so that they would feel like we are in real arcades. To get an idea of how it looks like and plays, please check the trailer:
First game is an enhanced version of a game about asteroids. In the beginning, levels are quite easy, however as you progress further, difficulty increases and new bonuses and asteroids types start to appear. For example, there is a bonus that allows you to fly through the planets destroying them as you move forward. There are indestructible asteroids that you cannot shoot. There are bonuses that make you fly faster and many other cool things.
In the next game called Toader, you need to cross the road safely and reach a safe zone. Once safe zone is reached, you need to jump over the floating islands into the top part of the screen. As usual, there are lots of bonuses that improve your characteristics and help you out.
In this game, you need to shoot the worm that is coming from the top of the screen. Each time you hit it – it divides into 2 parts that run in different directions. If any part of this worm comes to the bottom of the screen – that’s it, it’s a game over.
This game was inspired by brick-shooting games, such as Arkanoid and Breakout. The goal of this game is to destroy all the bricks across 50 levels.
And finally:
A Lunar Parking game, where you have to park your spacecraft on specially designated locations. You are challenged with gravitational forces and inhabitants of the planet that are running around.
And that’s all for today. Thanks for reading this and hope you will enjoy this game!
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20 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 9:27 am by TheKillerSnowman
this game is not for me. i only like FPS Games.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 9:52 am by link1983
I feel this and every other clone is nothing but an insult to the originals. COme up with something original Nordcurrent and I will take a look.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 10:00 am by UIUoOoUIU
How much will it cost? £4.15 same as Arcade Essentials?
Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 10:38 am by Alexander Bravve
Yes, this is correct
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 11:20 am by Weasel-Dave
Now that originality is officially dead, is there somewhere we can send flowers or messages of condolence?
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 11:26 am by robbenslb
5,19€ is just too overpriced for a mini. Will ‘Arcade Essentials’ get any price drop?
Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 12:18 pm by Alexander Bravve
But it’s a good value for money robbenslb!
Anyway, there are no plans for a price drop in foreseeable future
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 11:27 am by Izorpo
I’m not exactly understanding how doing a remake is an insult to the original – besides if someone wants to go down that route – pretty much every game that comes out today is simply a rehashing of what has been before
and if Nordcurrent is listening – please please please do a remake of Amidar – in case not familiar with that game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE6bpKXV2QU
Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 12:19 pm by Alexander Bravve
Thanks Izorpo!
Amidar is a good game, similar to Gapper on PC.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 1:17 pm by VitalogyPJ
“But it’s a good value for money robbenslb!” really? LOL
Anything above €2 for a mini (and I’m stretching the rope here) it’s too much. There are few PSN games cheaper and cooler.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 1:55 pm by Falcon1991
Really people, you’re getting several games in one and it is a mini.
I for one think this looks great, I love old-school arcade games and will definitely be giving this a look tomorrow.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 1:56 pm by Falcon1991
or whenever it is released.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 2:13 pm by OttoT
Why, WHY!
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 3:14 pm by Rytteren
trophys and im on the train!
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 3:26 pm by Weasel-Dave
to my knowledge there are no trophies on any ‘mini’ games, which is a pity.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 3:48 pm by TAKE-AWAY
@6 Amidar was great, I had it as a mini electronic game back in the 80′s( same kind of toy like astro wars).
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 3:55 pm by ash-1_1
hi alex, seeing this just sparked me up on old game. I know this might be a stupid question and no one will answer but is there ANY news that PS2 games are coming to the store?? my friend has a game ‘metal arms’ which he had off xbox marketplace but will it come to the store? (no insults to ps3 intended)
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 4:43 pm by robbenslb
“But it’s a good value for money robbenslb!”
Minis costing more than 3€ are overpriced no matter what, I don’t understand why all your minis cost that much (5€) and they don’t get any sales…
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 5:06 pm by Weasel-Dave
Ash, I know that PS2 discs cannot be played on the PS3 because repeated use makes it forget how to read blu-rays and think it is a PS2, that is why all PS3s after the original 40gb had the reverse compatibility blocked (Sony found it easier and cheaper to hide the problem rather than fix it, which isn’t surprising all things considered!) but I can see no reason why PS2 games downloaded from the store should present any problems. If anyone knows any different I would like to hear from them, is there a forum thread discussing this subject?
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 7:11 pm by xenokiller90
love to see arcade clones keep up the good work. I don,t think its overpriced you get four games! awesome value.
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Posted on 13 September, 2011 at 8:47 pm by Titchy_Penguin
Will this stupid app ask i i want to report the comment!!!! :@ its far to easy to accediently report a comment
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Posted on 15 September, 2011 at 6:21 pm by VitalogyPJ
“Ash, I know that PS2 discs cannot be played on the PS3 because repeated use makes it forget how to read blu-rays and think it is a PS2, that is why all PS3s after the original 40gb had the reverse compatibility blocked (Sony found it easier and cheaper to hide the problem rather than fix it, which isn’t surprising all things considered!) but I can see no reason why PS2 games downloaded from the store should present any problems. If anyone knows any different I would like to hear from them, is there a forum thread discussing this subject?”
My 4 and a half years old launch 60Gb never forgot how to ready BD’s even after long hours playing some ps2 original titles in, don’t know where you got that intel LOOL anyway I kinda support what you said, instead of got rid of the retro-compact. they should off made it more compatible.
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Posted on 17 September, 2011 at 8:11 pm by OGSamir
No… just… NO!
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