Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits review - DS

We're taking a trip down memory lane with Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits, a collection of retro hits re-released on the DS. A well-thought-out compilation of some of Konami's early hits, this is well-worth a look for anyone who is interested in gaming history or just fancies a spot of retro gaming. So what makes this compilation stand out from the rest? Read our Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits review for Nintendo DS to find out more.

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Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits review for Nintendo DS
R etro compilations seem to be all the rage these days, with every company worth its salt bunging a load of their early work onto a cart, disc or UMD. After all, it’s easy money, right? It’s rare to find a compilation that’s actually had a degree of thought put into it, which is why Arcade Hits is such a treasure. The actual games in the compilation are a bit of a mixed bag, but for every Yie Ar Kung Fu, there’s a Gradius or Contra, and obscurities like cutesy top-down shooter Rainbow Bell and the surprisingly addictive Roc ‘N’ Rope are well worth a look.
We won’t go into detail about every individual title here, but it’s not really the games that make this such an outstanding collection.

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