Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

is a compilation package that includes eight selected classic titles from Konami's arcade history. It was released on April 18, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.
The product is part of Konami's "Anniversary Collection" series, celebrating the company's 50th anniversary, with the other two compilations being Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Contra Anniversary Collection.
==Features==
The collection provides several modern features and additional content for all games, including:
*Option to select from a number of display settings:
**Original
**Pixel perfect
**16:9
**4:3 scanlines
**Pixel perfect scanlines
**16:9 scanlines
*Option of picking from different border frames to use during gameplay.
*Achievements/Trophies (except for Switch)
*Bonus e-book packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public.
Versions of the games included in the bundle are offered in both local and alternate regions (including censored, modified and/or cut down versions from the Japanese originals if applicable).
==List of games==
The compilation includes seven selected shoot 'em up classic titles, most from, related to or spin-offs of the Gradius series (with Typhoon and TwinBee as exceptions) as well as one Castlevania platformer (Haunted Castle).
#Haunted Castle (1988)
#Typhoon (1987)
#Nemesis (1985)
#Vulcan Venture (1988)
#Life Force (1988)
#Thunder Cross (1988)
#Scramble (1981)
#TwinBee (1985)
==Development==
On March 19, 2019 Konami announced via its official site the upcoming release of three compilation titles celebrating its 50th anniversary; these include: Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, Castlevania Anniversary Collection and Contra Anniversary Collection.
==Design document==
Concept art for Simon Belmont, Dracula, Frankenstein, Stained Glass Warrior, Skeleton Snake, Sub-Weapons and Golem was revealed in the bonus eBook's Design Document. In addition, sheet music for "Can't Wait Until the Night" was also revealed.
coll hc1.png|Main character concept art.
coll hcmusic2.png|Sheet music A.
coll hcmusic1.png|Sheet music B.
==Gallery==
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection - Limited Run Games - 01.jpg|Physical release cover artwork by Limited Run Games, with artwork by Tom duBois.
==Videos==
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection Launch trailer
==Related products==
*Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection -Selected Soundtrack-
==See also==
*Castlevania Anniversary Collection
==External links==
*Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection at Konami (official website)
*Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection at the Konami Wiki
*Konami Releasing Anniversary Collection Series On Nintendo Switch at nintendolife
*Konami's New Anniversary Collections Bundle Castlevania, Contra And More at Kotaku
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