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Nostalgic Gaming: Toaplan's Arcade Legacy Revived on Mobile

by Ryan Feb 19,2025

Nostalgic Gaming: Toaplan

Dive into classic shoot 'em ups with Amusement Arcade Toaplan, a new Android app from Tatsujin, a studio founded by Toaplan legend Masahiro Yuge. This mobile collection celebrates 40 years of Toaplan's arcade legacy, bringing 25 classic titles to your fingertips – all in their original arcade glory.

Many gamers have undoubtedly experienced Toaplan's influence on the gaming world. This Japanese developer, established in 1979, reigned supreme in the arcade shooter scene, producing numerous iconic scrolling shooters. Amusement Arcade Toaplan offers a curated selection of these timeless gems.

What's Included in Amusement Arcade Toaplan?

The star attraction is the legendary Truxton (1988), available completely free. Five additional games – Tiger Heli, Wardner, Flying Shark, Snow Bros, and Teki-Paki – offer free demos, with full versions available for purchase. The extensive collection also includes Truxton II, Snow Bros. 2, Guardian, Slap Fight/Alcon, Twin Cobra, Rally Bike, Hellfire, Twin Hawk, Demon's World, Zero Wing, Fire Shark, Out Zone, Vimana, Ghox, Fixeight, Dogyuun, Grind Stormer, Knuckle Bash, and Batsugun. These titles are also individually purchasable.

Enjoy customizable touchscreen controls, or connect a Bluetooth controller or arcade stick for an authentic experience.

Your Personal Virtual Arcade

Create your own personalized virtual arcade! Each downloaded game appears as a miniature arcade cabinet, freely positionable within your custom arcade space. Add chairs, plants, even beds to personalize your retro gaming haven. Enjoy visual filters to emulate the classic CRT aesthetic, adjustable difficulty levels, extra lives, and even an invincibility mode.

Retro arcade enthusiasts will find this comprehensive collection a must-have on the Google Play Store. Don't miss out!