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Arcadecraft

Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!

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Release
May 22, 2014
12 years and 74 days ago
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Mixed155 reviews56.1%

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About the Game

Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the start of the 1980's arcade revolution by buying and placing video games for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Modify machine parameters, manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware of the events and pitfalls that could bankrupt you!

Features:

Over 100 unique arcade machines to buy and place in your arcade.
Machines come in Standup, Cocktail, Sitdown, Import, and Pinball configurations.
Multiple game genres include Shooter, Platformer, Action, Sports, Racing, Maze, Fighting, Pinball, and Puzzle.
Customize the colors of the Walls, Pillars, Floor, and neon of your arcade.
Buy seasonal decorations for short term popularity boosts.
Hire an employee to help empty cash from machines.
Twelve playable characters to choose from.
Variety of events from broken machines, jammed coin slots, and blackouts.
Visitors such as the Game Collector, Import Salesman, and Super Gamer.
6 Hours of gameplay simulating the rise, fall, and rebirth of the arcade between 1980-1986.


16:9 resolution support between 1280x720 to 1920x1080
Xbox Gamepad, Mouse, and Keyboard support.