VISCO Collection is a nostalgia-packed bundle of seven classic arcade games, each revitalized and enhanced for today's gamers. Whether you're a fan of shoot 'em ups, racing, shooters, or sports simulations, this collection has something for everyone. Andro Dunos, Bang Bead, Captain Tomaday, FlipShot, Ganryu, Goal! Goal! Goal! and Neo DriftOut...

VISCO Collection features seven classic titles from Visco Corporation

Dive deep into the world of arcade gaming with the VISCO Collection, featuring seven classic titles from Visco Corporation. You'll have the chance to relive the glory days of arcade gaming with these retro titles. Whether you're a fan of shooters, fighters, sports, or racing games, there's something here for everyone. Mind you, despite being a child of the '80s and continuing to frequent arcades into the '90s, I honestly have to admit that I don't remembering any of the games on offer here.

The seven games included are:

Andro Dunos: Blast through space in a side-scrolling shoot 'em up adventure, facing off against swarms of alien foes and enormous bosses. With fast-paced action and impressive visuals, it's a classic that will test your skills and reflexes.

Bang Bead: Get ready for intense one-on-one battles in this addictive arcade-style fighting game. Choose your favourite character and engage in epic showdowns, mastering various moves and combos to claim victory.

Captain Tomaday: Take control of the titular hero, Captain Tomaday, in a quirky and challenging shooter. Transform into different forms to navigate bizarre levels and defeat eccentric enemies in this unique and fun-filled adventure.

The settings are easily customisable

FlipShot: Challenge your friends or AI opponents to a thrilling game of futuristic pinball. With a variety of tables and physics-defying action, FlipShot offers a fresh twist on the classic pinball experience.

Ganryu: Assume the role of either Musashi or Suzume on a journey to defeat a resurrected Kojirō and his legion of evil ninjas and monsters terrorizing Kyoto.

Goal! Goal! Goal!: Experience the excitement of soccer in this fast-paced, arcade-style sports game. Choose your team and compete in exhilarating matches, scoring goals and making epic plays to win the championship.

Neo DriftOut: Get behind the wheel of high-speed rally cars and drift your way to victory in this thrilling racing game. Navigate challenging courses, master the art of drifting, and compete against other skilled drivers to prove your supremacy on the track.

Andro Dunos: Blast through space in a side-scrolling shoot 'em up

My main issue was how cumbersome getting back to the main menu was. It took me a couple of seconds to work it out at first, but then every time I wanted to play a different game, it seemed a little bit more of a faff than it should have been.

Each game has an introduction that quickly explains the controls and the basic premise behind it. But to be honest they're not hard to work out for yourself on the fly. Overall, this is a good collection that includes very different genres. It's cheap and you're bound to have many hours of retro fun here.

7

Nick Smithson