Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics
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I like my retro gaming to be bathed more in rosy nostalgia and details about what made a game great or a company significant, not drenched in cynicism. Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics isn’t awful by any stretch, but it’s hard not to come to the conclusion that it is something of a cynical cash grab first and foremost. Do better, Arc System Works!
Super Technos World has a decent selection of games from a well-known studio, but it could have been better curated. You can find your favourites in the list and invite other players to play, but there are certainly more tempting retro compilations on the market.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
All things considered, Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics is a work clearly aimed at the more "vintage" gamers, those who feel a strong attachment to the included titles and wish to relive the emotions and sensations they experienced as children or teenagers. Younger players are unlikely to appreciate such a product, which is a real shame, as it could have been a great opportunity to teach a bit of video game history, if only they had made the effort to include some meaningful extras.
Review in Italian | Read full review
This collection of Technōs Japan’s iconic titles feels less like a simple re-release and more like an emotional restoration for those who remember the era. From the controls to the sound and the texture of the pixel art, the sensations of that time are preserved with remarkable fidelity. Compared to modern games, it can feel quite unforgiving—but in that very way, it brings us closer to the spirit of its original age. While there are some shortcomings in its overall presentation, the fact that these games are being reintroduced at all is a meaningful gesture in itself.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics is the victim of having an unbalanced game selection. There are the two standout titles of River City Renegade and Super Dodgeball which are fantastic, but I wouldn’t say those two alone are worth the asking price. The rest of the games are more curiosities rather than must-plays, though I am still excited to play more baseball. Sadly, Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics is the weakest of the collections from Arc System Works for the Technos titles. There is fun to be had here, especially if you can grab someone locally or convince a friend to pick the game up to play online, but otherwise, it may be worth looking into some of the other re-releases that have come out over the last few years.
