Arc System Works Retro Games Collection
5 total gamesA legendary Japanese developer founded in 1988. Starting with contract work and anime licenses like the Mega Drive "Sailor Moon", they evolved into fighting game masters with the "Guilty Gear" series.
About Arc System Works
Founded in 1988 by Minoru Kidooka, Arc System Works is a legendary Japanese developer. While globally renowned today for their spectacular 2D fighting games, their retro roots lie in contract development and creating high-quality ports for Sega and other publishers during the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
In the early 90s, they developed several notable titles, including the Sega Master System port of 'Battletoads' and the highly regarded 'Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon' beat 'em up for the Sega Mega Drive. Their trajectory changed forever in 1998 with the release of 'Guilty Gear' for the PlayStation. This game established their signature style: incredibly detailed anime-style 2D sprites, deep mechanical gameplay, and hard-rocking heavy metal soundtracks.
Later in their history (2015), Arc System Works acquired the intellectual property rights to Technōs Japan's classic franchises, including 'Double Dragon' and the 'Kunio-kun' (River City) series. This move transformed them into key preservers of retro arcade and console history alongside their ongoing dominance in the fighting game genre.
All Arc System Works Retro Games
5 games available
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
In Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, you embody Usagi Tsukino, transforming into Sailor Moon to battle evil forces through a mix of visual novel storytelling with dialogue choices and side-scrolling action stages.
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS: Zenin Sanka!! Shuyaku Soudatsusen
In Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS: Zenin Sanka!! Shuyaku Soudatsusen, you take on the role of one of the Sailor Scouts, moving through stages to defeat waves of enemies and bosses using a combination of basic attacks and signature magical abilities.
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
You control Sailor Moon and her allies in side-scrolling brawls, using their unique magical attacks to defeat monsters and thwart the Dark Kingdom's plans.
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S
In Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S, you guide the Sailor Scouts through action-packed side-scrolling stages, using punches, kicks, and signature magical attacks to defeat enemies and thwart the plans of the Death Busters, clearing each level to progress.
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R
In Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R on Game Boy, you defend the Earth by moving through side-scrolling stages, performing melee attacks and special moves to defeat waves of enemies and bosses.