Asmik Ace Entertainment Retro Games Collection
3 total gamesAsmik Ace Entertainment is a prominent Japanese media corporation widely celebrated for publishing unique, avant-garde cult classics like Afraid Gear and Hard Rock Cab on retro consoles.
About Asmik Ace Entertainment Games
Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc. was formed in 1997 through the merger of Asmik Corporation (a video game and software publisher established in 1985) and Ace Pictures (a film production house). This powerful synergy allowed the Tokyo-based studio to blur the lines between cinematic media and interactive entertainment during the 32-bit console golden age.
The studio carved out a unique legacy on the original PlayStation by actively backing highly artistic, experimental, and offbeat game concepts. They are revered by retro gaming enthusiasts for publishing titles like Afraid Gear (1997), an atmospheric, industrial-themed mech battle strategy game, and Hard Rock Cab (1998), a stylish adventure game featuring an edgy, cinematic narrative that heavily mirrored their filmmaking prowess.
Beyond their industrial mechs and driving adventures, Asmik Ace achieved major commercial milestones with successful franchises like the LSD: Dream Emulator, the Virtual Pro Wrestling series, and the localized releases of classic strategy games. While they eventually pivoted to focus primarily on film production and distribution, their library of daring, story-driven retro cult classics remains an essential, innovative chapter in gaming history.
All Asmik Ace Entertainment Retro Games
3 games available
Afraid Gear
In Afraid Gear, you pilot a powerful mech to defend Earth's cities from alien invaders, switching between ranged weapons and close-quarters combat to complete mission objectives.
Afraid Gear: Another
In Afraid Gear: Another, you pilot a customizable mech to engage in high-octane combat, managing your energy reserves for weapons and movement while using a versatile grappling hook to traverse environments and pull enemies closer.
Hard Rock Cab
In Hard Rock Cab, you take the wheel of a taxi, navigating a bustling city's streets to pick up fares, deliver passengers to their destinations, and manage your earnings and vehicle upkeep to make it through each shift.