SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
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SteamYou are here | $4.49−85% | 327reviews | 81% | — | $25.6K |
| $39.99 | 232ratings | 88% | — | not modelled | |
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こんなの買うやつは昔ゲームセンターでプレイした層なんだし、エミュ移植でも文句は言わないんだろうけどさ。 いやこれ相当酷いなあ。 まず設定が酷いというか「ない」。 音量設定もなければ画面設定もない。 フルスクリーンかウィンドウかだけ。 ただでさえちんまい画面が、プレイ開始するとさらに小さくなるとは予想もつかなかった。 16：9環境で4：3になると左右に余白が……なんてレベルよりさらに小さくなるから困る。 音量設定もないのでOSから弄るしかない。 うちでは「うるせー！」だったが環境次第では「小さい」にもなるらしい。 キーコンフィグもなし。 これエミュそのままはまだしも、設定だけでもどうにかしないと話にならないんじゃないだろうか。 サイコソルジャーやってみたけど、アテナが謎言語で歌い始めた時は頭が真っ白になった。 一々日本語版にしない限り英語版がスタート。 サムライスピリッツでもそうだったなあ……いや設定保存だけで解決する話だぞ？ もともと日本向けじゃないにしても酷いわ。 CSだと日本語版発売さえしていなかった時点でお察しするべきだったわけか。 PS海外版ディスク買うより圧倒的に安いじゃんで飛びついた自分が馬鹿だった。 日本語版はあくまで「いらないだろうけどオリジナル言語版もオマケしときますね」って扱いなんだろうな。 [strike]しかしサイコソルジャーってそのまんまS◯NS◯Nだったなあ。 こうやって丸々真似してライバル気取って、それであんなでっかいビルまで建てたんだからすげーや。 昔2000年の倒産すぐ後辺り、江坂で見た。 まあその後は延々悲惨な生き恥晒す状態で、今も名前残ってはいるものの……な世界だけど。[/strike] 実際はそのレベルにすら到達していないようだが、まんま移植するにしてももうちょっと考えるべきだったなやっぱり。
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is a celebration of one of the most iconic names in arcade and console gaming, offering a curated anthology of classic titles that spans the company’s rich history. Developed by Digital Eclipse, known for their meticulous work in preserving retro games, this collection brings together a diverse lineup of 14 arcade and Neo Geo games from the 1980s and 1990s. It serves both as a nostalgic trip for longtime fans and a vital introduction for newcomers curious about the roots of fighting games, beat ‘em ups, and action titles that helped define the era. The collection showcases a wide variety of genres, from side-scrolling beat ‘em ups like "NAM-1975" and "Psycho Soldier," to fast-paced shooters such as "Alpha Mission" and "Athena," to SNK’s legendary fighting game series including early entries in the "Fatal Fury" franchise. This diversity highlights the breadth of SNK’s arcade legacy beyond their most famous franchises, allowing players to experience the innovation and style that made these games stand out. Each title has been emulated with precision, retaining authentic gameplay mechanics and visual fidelity, preserving the pixel art and chiptune soundtracks that give these classics their enduring charm. One of the most commendable features of SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is its user-friendly presentation and quality-of-life enhancements. The collection includes options like save states, rewind functionality, and display filters, which make playing vintage games more accessible and forgiving without compromising their original challenge. This is particularly helpful given that many of these titles were designed for arcade difficulty, demanding quick reflexes and memorization. The museum mode is a standout addition, providing players with a treasure trove of concept art, character biographies, original arcade flyers, and even developer interviews. This context enriches the experience, offering insight into the history and development of SNK’s games, which adds educational value and deepens appreciation for the collection. The controls and gameplay across the collection remain faithful to their arcade counterparts, which may present a learning curve for those unfamiliar with older design philosophies. The games emphasize skill and precision, often with punishing difficulty spikes, but this challenge is part of their charm and replayability. Multiplayer modes, where available, allow for cooperative or competitive play, adding another layer of enjoyment, especially for the beat ‘em ups and fighting games. The collection’s seamless integration of online multiplayer for certain titles is a welcome feature, enabling classic arcade action with friends despite physical distance. Graphically, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection perfectly preserves the vibrant, pixelated aesthetics of its original hardware. The visual presentation is crisp, with options to display games in their native resolutions or with CRT-style filters that evoke the authentic arcade experience. Sound design is equally well-preserved, with iconic soundtracks and sound effects pumping nostalgia through every level and fight. The attention to detail in audio and visual fidelity demonstrates a respect for the original material that retro enthusiasts will appreciate. Though the collection is comprehensive, some players might find the roster limited compared to other anniversary collections, as it focuses primarily on early and mid-era SNK games rather than their full Neo Geo catalog. Additionally, while the inclusion of save states and rewind features makes the games more accessible, purists might prefer an option to disable these to experience the original difficulty uncompromised. The multiplayer implementation, while solid, could benefit from more robust matchmaking and stability improvements to enhance the online experience further. In conclusion, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection stands as a meticulously crafted homage to a pivotal era of arcade gaming and a company that has left an indelible mark on gaming history. With its carefully selected games, thoughtful preservation efforts, and engaging extras, it provides both a nostalgic experience for veteran players and an educational gateway for those new to SNK’s legacy. The collection balances challenge and accessibility well, making it a worthwhile addition for any fan of classic arcade titles, pixel art, or fighting games looking to explore the roots of the genre. Whether diving into fast-paced beat ‘em ups or mastering early fighting game mechanics, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection offers hours of timeless entertainment wrapped in a polished, respectful package. Rating: 8/10
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Reviews, worldwide (the counter carries no country): 19.2/day in the week to Jul 16 → 0.57/day in the week after.
For scale, across Steam · Top Sellers · Brazil over the last 30 days: the 26 chart moves that followed a price cut of more than 20% went a median of 7 places towards #1, and the 2,400 moves with no price cut behind them went 2 away. One store, one chart, one country — it is the only place we have enough observations to say even that.
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Languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Korean, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
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Excellently presented collection of early S.N.K. arcade titles spanning from 1979 to 1990. The museum is packed with historical information, art and documents. Games that were ported to the NES include those versions. Save states, a rewind feature, unlimited continues and adjustable settings soften the blow of some of the more unforgiving titles. Digital Eclipse does it again!
The SNK 40th anniversary collection is a nice little package of SNK titles spanning a good part of their history. This collections features 24 games in total and features an art gallery and soundtrack playlist for some games. There is also options to play the arcade or console version of some games which is really nice. Overall the quality games here is good featuring some classic games and series like Ikari Warriors, Athena and Crystalis. The games play really well overall and the only real issue I encountered was a weird stick drift that happened once or twice but restarting seemed to fix it. There is a nice mix of action platformers, shmups and arcade games here. Some of the games certainly still hold up today while some not so much but it's always great having these games preserved and if you haven't played some of them it's always great to try another classic. Being a big shmup fan myself I was really happy to see Prehistoric Isle, World Wars, Bermuda Triangle and Chopper 1 present here. Crystalis is also another highlight in this collection and is an incredible JRPG that is definitely worth playing. Athena is also another title that was very popular when released due to the games branching paths and weapon/armor upgrading and I do enjoy this game so it was nice to play through it again. There were also a few games in here that I have never had the chance to play such as Sasuke vs Commander, Ozma wars, Fantasy and Beast Busters. Beast Busters was the only game in this collection that didn't really work too well being a rail shooter, it doesn't play so well in this environment but it is still nice for it to be here for people to try. The package itself features alot of modern features most of these retro packages have like the ability to rewind, save at any time and a watch feature. The extras such as the Museum are great. There is lots of interesting information, screenshots, advertisements and back story to a lot of the games. I always enjoy being able to see some of the original artworks and advertising posters (they were so cool back then) for the games. They do also go in depth with some of the games and the releases for each game and to be honest I wish there was more I really enjoy the history and stories behind titles. The music player is also nice although I doubt I would use it in game but the games are there and you can listen to the music and the always catchy Psycho Soldier song. For those like myself who are achievement hunters this game has a very easy set of achievements. The achievements are all the same there are 14 in total and they all require you to finish certain games. There are no other achievements than that. Luckily most if not all allow for infinite continues so there isn't really a game you can't beat which I like it allows you to enjoy the game without worrying but it does lessen the challenge. For me it took about 5 hours to complete them all as most games are short and I've beaten Crystalis (longest game) many times so I can usually get through it at a good pace. Overall I really enjoyed this package and being a big retro fan I had a good time with this collection and hope we see more like this in the future. 8/10
If you grew up in arcades throughout the 80's and 90's, this nostalgia is for you!
Ozma Wars Taken in context this was contemporary to Galaxian and only a year after Space Invaders, so not bad at all. 1979 and they're already having bosses. But ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ is this game loud. Early on these guys knew the loud games got more attention. Sasuke vs Commander This one's cute. Again, boss encounters! Fantasy The exact second we could get voices in a video game we used them to be racist, that's wild. Anyway this is trend-chasing Donkey Kong. Vanguard An early trend-chaser of Scramble! Noticing a pattern. It's possible to beat this at least. Munch Mobile Good luck controlling this one holy hell. Alpha Mission You're not beating that first boss without powerups. TNK Yeah SNK definitely innovated by making the lives system a lie. You either live with all powerups until the end or you lose. Athena Somehow *not* a trend chaser for Kid Icarus. Find the powerups hidden in the level or die. Or sometimes just die anyway. I still don't know what's going on with the jump. Ikari Warriors Music helps a lot. The first one is just about doable and they certainly made a more rousing experience than TNK here. Ikari II Oh *now* we're on to something. You can see them figuring out the right length of time before shaking the kid down for more quarters. Bermuda Triangle Shmups that let you take more than one hit, love it. Psycho Soldier That sound design, though. Loud to get their attention, easy enough to ease players in, long enough to get people coming back. Guerrilla War It's literally just Ikari Warriors again but with the most baffling setting in the pack. Time Soldiers This one was made really repetitive with the looping around. But I'm noticing that the games *are* getting easier. World Wars All shmups should have this twin-stick feel!! Chopper I Basic but functional! However I notice we're going backwards in gameplay for shmups. I'll die on this soap box, shmups went in the wrong damn direction. Iron Tank Very difficult to play! I can't imagine attempting this on that tiny NES d-pad. Paddle Mania Hilarious. No notes. POW The gamefeel on this is all off. Neat music though. Beast Busters Hell. Yes. The sprites are getting *crazy* good around this time. That bat had a gun. Prehistoric Isle You know when I first played UFO 50 I thought it was mostly riffing on the story of Atari, and I know most game companies go through a similar process, but the way all these old SNK games reference one another does make me feel like Derek was playing these games in particular. Also this game rules. SAR Maybe the best game in the pack? Extremely playable compared to earlier titles. Street Smart Calling this a "fighting game" is just a little disingenuous. Even by beatem up standards this doesn't play great. Ikari III I can't figure out these damn controls. Crystalis I don't have the patience to play this one right now, but it seems like a solid NES game. What a fascinating little company. They definitely had their shmup lane going into the 90s.
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Класно мати можливість доторкнутися до геймінгу далеких часів, ще й по знижці за вкрай адекватною ціною. Якщо є бажання поностальгувати за старими іграми 80-х чи 90-х, або їх уперше для себе відкрити, SNK 40th AC однозначно прекрасна можливість це зробити.
Achievements STILL do not work. Buggy/Slowed gameplay. Controls are odd on Xbox controller and no way to change. Very disappointing. Low-end emulation port with 8 year problems.
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