Data East Retro Games Collection
9 total gamesData East is a Japanese developer recognized for its contributions to arcade gaming, with notable titles like BurgerTime and Karate Champ.
About Data East Games
Data East is a company that made a significant mark on the arcade and home console markets, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, known for a diverse portfolio of games.
Players might remember Data East's arcade contributions vividly. Take 'BurgerTime,' for example, a puzzle-platformer where you play as chef Peter Pepper, tasked with assembling burgers by dropping ingredients while dodging enemies like Mr. Sandman and Mr. Hot Dog that patrol the platforms. It required careful timing and movement. Then there's 'Karate Champ,' a foundational title in the fighting game genre. It introduced a dual-joystick control system that allowed players to execute a wide array of karate moves, from punches and kicks to defensive stances, setting a precedent for subsequent fighting games. Data East also developed 'Heavy Barrel,' a top-down shooter where players navigate through enemy strongholds, collecting weapons and ammunition. Another title, 'Caveman Rally,' offered a racing experience where managing your vehicle's fuel was a key challenge. These Data East games often featured straightforward, memorable gameplay loops that drew players in.
Throughout its operational years, Data East continued to develop and release games across various platforms, including home computers and consoles. Their output spanned different genres, contributing a variety of interactive experiences to the gaming landscape before the company's dissolution.
All Data East Retro Games
9 games available
Heracles no Eikou: Toujin Makyou Den
In Heracles no Eikou: Toujin Makyou Den, you take on the role of Hercules, battling through a demon-infested land to achieve your objectives by exploring environments, engaging in combat, and utilizing collected items and abilities.
Heracles no Eikou II: Titan no Metsubou
As Hercules, you explore a world threatened by Titans, engaging in real-time combat and item collection to progress through a mythological adventure.
Heracles no Eikou III: Kamigami no Chinmoku
In Heracles no Eikou III: Kamigami no Chinmoku, you guide a hero through a world where the gods have fallen silent, engaging in turn-based battles and exploring diverse landscapes to uncover forgotten truths.
Heracles no Eikou IV – Kamigami kara no Okurimono
In Heracles no Eikou IV – Kamigami kara no Okurimono, you guide a hero across a world facing divine wrath, engaging in turn-based combat and exploration to uncover ancient secrets and confront the gods.
Captain America and the Avengers
As Captain America in Captain America and the Avengers, you punch, kick, and throw your shield at HYDRA soldiers and iconic villains across diverse levels, aiming to thwart their schemes, with the option to team up with other Avengers.
Captain America and the Avengers
You take on the role of iconic Avengers, punching and kicking your way through waves of enemies and formidable bosses across various locations to thwart Loki's schemes.
