Rewind the tape back to the good old days of the arcade with Capcom Arcade Stadium, now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam! Previously only available on Nintendo Switch, players on additional platforms can enjoy quarter-eating classics like Ghosts ‘n Goblins, deep cuts like Progear and Giga Wing, and revolutionary games like Street Fighter II – The World Warrior – that sparked an arcade revolution back in the day. Start your collection with a free download of the classic 1943 – The Battle of Midway –, and make the arcade yourcade with additional game packs!
UPDATE (May 26th): the CAPCOM ID “A Brand New Day” giveaway campaign has now ended, as we just ran out of codes.
We’ve got a full list of games below, but aside from
offering up classic arcade experiences, Capcom
Arcade Stadium also has a ton of additional features! Save slots give you
an easy way to pick up where you left off in between quick sessions, while the Rewind
feature lets you to turn back the clock on critical mistakes. You can run the
arcade your way by customizing the game speed or difficulty level of most games
to your liking, and apply visual filters that call back to the heyday of arcade
classics.
Plus, the unique CASPO Class system allows you to build up a
collection of visual frames, 2D and 3D rendered arcade cabinet designs, and
backgrounds, while Timed Challenge and Score Challenge modes will put your
skills to the test against others on online leaderboards!
To celebrate the launch of Capcom Arcade Stadium, we’re also running a special giveaway of the collection’s theme song, “A Brand New Day”, for those who have a CAPCOM ID! This is only available until May 31st at 7:59 AM Pacific Time, so check out the official website for more details on how to grab your free track, as well as how to sign up for a free CAPCOM ID if you don’t have one already.
UPDATE (May 26th): the CAPCOM ID “A Brand New Day” giveaway campaign has now ended, as we just ran out of codes.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the games included in each of the game’s downloadable game packs:
Free to Download
1943 – The Battle of Midway –
A sequel to Capcom’s classic top-down shooter, take to the skies and take
down your enemies. Dodge bullets with aerial loops, and clear the screen with a
Mega Crash!
1943 – The Battle of Midway – is
included for free when you download Capcom
Arcade Stadium.
Stand-alone
Purchase
Ghosts ‘n Goblins
This is where the tough-as-nails platforming franchise began! The princess
has been kidnapped by the Demon Lord, and it’s up to the valiant knight Arthur
to survive deadly tricks and traps to save his beloved princess!
Note: Ghosts ‘n Goblins is also included as a special bonus when you buy Capcom Arcade Stadium Packs 1, 2, and 3.
Pack 1: Dawn of
the Arcade (’84 – ’88)
Vulgus
Capcom’s very first arcade video game! Defend yourself from an enemy
onslaught in this bright and colorful classic top-down shooter.
Pirate Ship Higemaru
In this swashbuckling mix of puzzle and action, guide Momotaru as he heaves
barrels across the screen to defeat the evil pirates known as the Higemaru
Corps!
1942
One of Capcom’s most iconic early arcade titles, take to the skies in a
P-38 Lightning and perform daring acrobatics as you shoot down flying foes.
Commando
As a lone soldier armed with only a machine gun and a few grenades, fight
your way into enemy territory to defeat the bad guys and save your allies!
Section Z
Fight your way through myriad sections on your way to section Z in this
action-packed shooter, and stop the invading forces from Balangool! Unique for
its time, the game switches between side-scrolling and vertical-scrolling
segments.
Tatakai no Banka
An action-filled brawler where only one man with his mastery of martial
arts can stand up to the spirits of demonic warlords that have taken over the
world.
Legendary Wings
An alien supercomputer threatens to wipe out the last remnants of humanity.
Ares has blessed two brave people with the Wings of Love and Courage to take
flight and save the world in this classic top-down shooter that occasionally
switches to side-scrolling dungeons.
Bionic Commando
A true classic! Known for its difficulty, shoot and swing through a variety
of stages as a lone commando as he uses his unique grappling hook to stop the
rise of a feared leader threatening to destroy the world.
Forgotten Worlds
An apocalyptic side-scrolling shooter that allows you to upgrade your character as you play. With human civilization nearly wiped out by the evil Lord Bios, two heroes rise to the occasion to destroy the invading force that threatens to make humanity extinct.
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Three years after the events of Ghosts ‘n Goblins, the princess’ soul is stolen by the evil Lucifer. Arthur once again embarks on a quest to save the princess, this time with new abilities and magic armor that can unleash devastating spells.
Pack 2: Arcade
Revolution (’89 – ’92)
Strider
As Hiryu, hack and slash your way through countless foes to take down the
evil Grandmaster Meio in this challenging game that combines fun platforming
with action-packed combat.
Dynasty Wars
At the very end of the Han Dynasty, four men band together to stand against
the warlord Dong Zho in this action brawler that allows your characters to
level up as you play.
Final Fight
When the Mad Gear gang make things personal by kidnapping Mayor Haggar’s
daughter, it’s up to Haggar, Cody, and Guy to stage a rescue mission and clean
up the mean streets of Metro City in this classic brawler.
1941 – Counter Attack
–
Take to the skies once again (or is it for the first time?) in this
top-down shooter. It’s a race against time to defeat imperial forces before
they can unleash their new superweapon!
Senjo no Okami II
In this sequel to Commando, join the mercenaries of Wolf Force as they utilize various weapons and their Mega Crash Bombs to rescue a former president deep behind enemy lines!
Mega Twins
Fifteen years after the peaceful utopia of Alurea was destroyed by
monsters, the twin sons of the king depart on an adventure to restore their
homeland. Platforming combines with action combat and powerful magic to create
a unique arcade experience.
Carrier Air Wing
Choose one of three fighter jets to take the fight to your enemies! Upgrade
your fighter between stages to power up, but keep an eye on your fuel bar to
ensure your mission doesn’t crash and burn.
Street Fighter II –
The World Warrior –
The game that started an arcade revolution! One of the most well-known
fighting games of all time, choose from one of the original eight world
warriors and prove you’re the best of the best.
Captain Commando
Commandos, move out! Supporting up to four players, join the titular
Captain Commando and his quirky team of heroes as they fight through waves of
Super Criminals lead by Dr. Scumocide!
VARTH – Operation Thunderstorm –
Two brave pilots take flight to save humanity from the evil entity known as “DUO” (Dimension Unbody Offender). Outfit your aircraft with different weapons as well as pods that can augment your attack or block incoming bullets.
Pack 3: Arcade
Evolution (’92 – ’01)
Warriors of Fate
The five heroes of the Three Kingdoms set forth once again in this sequel
to Dynasty Wars! Pick up additional
weapons along the way, or summon your war horse for extra mobility and unique
attacks.
Street Fighter II’ – Hyper Fighting –
The eight original World Warriors return, joined by the four kings of Shadaloo – M. Bison, Vega, Balrog, and Sagat – to slug it out! Turbo mode also makes its debut in this revision, making fights that much more fast and frantic.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
Doubling the original SFII cast by adding four newcomers – Cammy, T. Hawk, Fei Long, and Dee Jay – this version of the game added a new feature that would become a series mainstay: The super meter! Word at the arcade is that there’s another character you can play as if you input a certain code during character select…
Powered Gear –
Strategic Variant Armor Equipment –
This mecha-themed brawler pulls out all the stops, putting players in
control of massive robots and their comparatively miniscule pilots as they
stomp across the battlefield. Utilize parts from downed enemies to customize
your Variant Armor, and save the planet Raia!
Cyberbots – Fullmetal
Madness –
Take your customized Variant Armor in to one-on-one battles in this
fighting game based on Powered Gear –
Strategic Variant Armor Equipment –! Each pilot has their own story to
tell, while each Variant Armor has distinctive moves and abilities that make
every fight unique.
19XX – The War
Against Destiny –
Embroiled in a conflict with a mysterious enemy known only as Outer Limits,
two pilots take flight on a perilous journey into enemy territory to put a stop
to the endless cycle of combat.
Battle Circuit
Take command of one of five quirky bounty hunters in this colorful, non-stop parade of action and combat! Perform powerful tag-team attacks, boost your stats with special power-ups, and upgrade your character in between missions as you seek to undo the evil plans of a villainous mastermind.
Giga Wing
Take to the skies and use your unique abilities to reflect enemy bullets back in a battle over powerful artifacts known as Medallions. As one of four powerful pilots, each one carrying a stone with a mysterious power, experience a unique story for each character, or team up with another player to see new stories involving both characters!
1944 – The Loop
Master –
With the world descending into chaos due to a massive war, take to the
skies in a P-38 Lightning or A6M Zero to finally bring the long war to an end!
Charge your attack to loop out of the way of enemy shots, or unleash a wave of
missiles to destroy waves of enemies.
Progear
With no adults left, it’s up to a group of children to pilot warplanes into battle in order to protect what they love in this side-scrolling shooter. Contact with enemies or bullets will cause you to lose a life, so you’ll need to carefully maneuver through waves of enemy attacks in order to complete your mission!
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to kick back and relax
with a couple of arcade games, so put your quarter up on the machine if you’ve
got next.Capcom Arcade Stadium is
available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam!