Steam] For those who want to go to the arcade! PC games that make you feel like you're at the arcade at home!

1. "The Coin Game," a dream open world game that lets you play as much as you want in an arcade

• The Coin Game " (devotid)
• Genre: Simulation
• Release date: February 23, 2019 (*Early Access)
• Price: 930 yen (as of January 12, 2021)
• Copyright: (c) 2019 devotid

Want to play to your heart's content without worrying about money or time at the arcade?　Have you ever thought that you would like to play with your friends and family in the arcade without worrying about money or time?

There are amusement facilities that offer unlimited game play by the hour, but ideally, it would be great if you could play as much as you want without being tied down by anything. The Coin Game" is a game that makes this dream come true.

This is an open world game that allows you to enjoy a variety of arcade games all in one game.

When we think of open world games that allow players to enjoy a vast world as they please, the "Grand Theft Auto" series and the much talked about "Cyberpunk 2077" come to mind, but this game is a world apart from those games, specializing in "arcade" games. This is a rare open-world game that is dedicated to the "arcade" experience.

There are two game modes in this title, "Birthday Mode" and "Survival Mode," and we will first introduce the gameplay in the "Birthday Mode.

The setting of this work is a small island. On this island, there are three game centers and one mobile amusement park. Players can freely walk around the island, enter the game centers, and actually play the games that are placed there.

In "Birthday Mode," players receive $200 in spending money at the start of the game on their birthday.
And don't worry if you run out. You can enter the "money machine," a telephone booth-like device installed in the arcade where large amounts of bills dance around. You can charge as much money as you want by entering the "money machine," which is a telephone booth-like device in an arcade where large amounts of bills dance around. Of all the machines that appear in the film, the "money machine" is definitely the one I would most like to play with in real life. I hope my favorite arcade will have one. ......

In this game, the money you have is automatically charged to a prepaid card.

This system seems to be common in foreign arcade games, and I can feel the cultural difference between Japan and other countries.

In this game, long, thin tickets are ejected from the cabinet according to your performance, and you can collect the tickets to exchange them for prizes, which also seems to be an orthodox scene in overseas arcade arcades. It is fun just to play a normal game, but it is much more motivating to win prizes!

So, once you have charged money to your card, you are completely free!

You can explore the arcade and find the game you want to play. The money is unlimited, though, so the proper way to play in "Birthday Mode" is to play everything at your leisure, whether you want to or are not interested in playing. The colorful game cabinets of various sizes spread out in front of you all look quite realistic and make you feel as if you are really playing in an arcade, and you will get excited whether you want to or not.

The title of this title is "The Coin Game," but the games on display include not only coin pushers (medal games), but also UFO catchers, whack-a-mole games, free-throw basketball games, target practice games, and more. The lineup of games includes not only coin pushers (medal games) but also UFO catchers, whack-a-mole games, free-throw basketball games, target practice games, etc.

In addition to games, there are also vending machines for beverages and the familiar gum and candy that comes out when you hit the "pop" button, so you can eat and drink what you buy. In many other open-world games set in modern times, the game cabinets and vending machines are just for decoration and cannot be interfered with, but this is an open-world arcade simulation, so you can actually touch and play everything. It's very exciting.

Of course, true to its title, "The Coin Game," this title also offers a wide variety of medal games. There is of course the standard pusher type where you drop a medal from above, place it on a sliding table, and push it out to make it fall and get a medal, but there are also action-packed machines like the ones you used to see at inns and on department store rooftops, where you move the medal at the right moment to avoid the holes for the wrong ones. The action-packed machines are also available, which will tickle the hearts of retro gamers.

And that's not all. This title also offers a number of amusement-facility-like experiential activities that go beyond the confines of an arcade, such as go-karts, laser gun shooting, and mini-golf, making it truly a full day's play.

In the outdoor amusement park area, there are also attractions such as a carousel and a pirate ship, which you can actually ride, which is amazing. The volume of the game is so large that you might even think that you could play forever with just this one title (......). Moreover, each game is equipped with online ranking, so you can even enjoy score attack against the world.

Now that we have introduced the charms of this title by playing in "Birthday Mode," let us introduce another mode, "Survival Mode.

This is a mode in which players are assigned health and energy, which is a kind of physical strength and hunger level.

As the name "Survival" suggests, if you get hungry, the game is over, so you have to earn money to eat. The money machine that existed in the birthday mode does not exist in this mode, so you need to earn money on your own, and the way to do that is to go to an arcade (......). In this mode, you exchange the tickets you get from playing at the arcade for prizes and sell those prizes to earn money.

Naturally, if you don't perform well in the game, you won't be able to eat as well as you would like, and the feeling of playing a game that directly affects your life is the ultimate professional gamer simulation (?). This is the ultimate professional gamer simulation (?). Perhaps this tingling sensation is the true essence of "The Coin Game".

The Coin Game" is a gamer's dream open-world title that allows you to play around in the arcade as much as you like. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a must-play title for arcade enthusiasts, so if you are interested in this title, please check it out.

At the time of this writing, this title is not yet available in Japanese. Most of the games in the game can be played intuitively without checking the rules, so I did not feel much inconvenience.

2. concentration is the key! Super Korotama" is a nostalgic elemeka-style ball rolling action game.

• Super Korotama " (Catness Game Studios)
• Genre: Action
• Release date: December 19, 2019
• Price: 520 yen (as of January 12, 2021)
• Copyright: (c) 2019 Catness Game Studios

Have you ever heard of the term "elemeka?" The term "elemeka" stands for "electromechanical machine" and refers to all non-video games found in arcades. Crane games and punching machines are typical examples of elemeka, but retro elemeka using balls and medals, which are rarely found in old inns, are also very atmospheric. Super Korotama" is a game that allows players to simulate such elemeka.

This is a casual action game with simple rules. When the game starts, an arcade cabinet with two sticks and one button appears in front of the player.

The play screen of this title is basically just this one cabinet. The texture of the cabinet, which is slightly dirty and scratched, the red digital display showing scores and credits, and the dim lighting that creates an arcade-like atmosphere, all contribute to a very realistic and detailed representation of the "arcade atmosphere. The "arcade-like" atmosphere is expressed very realistically and meticulously, which is quite exciting.

The only rule of this game is to "operate the left and right levers to tilt the bar, roll the ball on top, and place it in the desired hole. It may be a little difficult to explain in words, but it is very clear when you actually see the game screen. I think you can intuitively understand what you need to do.

The only action the player can perform in this game is to tilt the bar by operating the left and right sticks up and down. When the bar is tilted, the ball on top naturally follows gravity and rolls downward. The main and only objective of this game is to put this rolling ball into the green glowing hole. If the ball goes into a hole other than the goal, it will be a miss.

The key to success is concentration. While keeping a good balance so as not to raise and lower the bar too much at once, slowly, but sometimes boldly, advance between the holes.

However, the space between the holes is quite wide. It's a piece of cake! but in fact, this game is a stage-clearing type. The further you advance, the more difficult the game becomes, and the narrower the spaces between holes become.

Eventually, there are stages where there are almost only holes on the screen. The feeling of brain juices flowing freely when you break through a seemingly impossible stage full of holes by skillfully using the stick is unforgettable.

The game also includes skins for changing the board, which can be acquired by achieving good results. These skins are all quite quirky and interesting. Many of the skins are full of mysterious charms, such as animal pictures and unique Japanese words, and they will make your collector's soul burn with the desire to complete the game.

Despite its simplicity, "Super Korotama" is a game with well-designed graphics and a high level of difficulty that will keep you motivated to play it over and over again. It is a simple game, but it is so engrossing that you can't help but let your voice leak out while playing. Gamers who feel nostalgic for the look and gameplay of this game should definitely give it a try.

3. Create your ideal arcade! Arcade Tycoon: Simulation," a game center management simulation

• Arcade Tycoon: Simulation " (Squidpunch Studios, Vincent Corporation Ltd.)
• Genre: Simulation
• Released on September 12, 2019 (*Early Access)
• Price: 1,320 yen (as of January 12, 2021)
• Copyright: (C) 2019 Squidpunch Studios, Vincent Corporation Ltd

Some arcade enthusiasts may be drawn to the lineup of games in the arcade, the placement of the chassis, and even the selection of vending machines.

I would make an arcade like this if I were you! If you have ever had this fantasy, we especially recommend "Arcade Tycoon: Simulation," which we are about to introduce to you.

As the name suggests, "Arcade Tycoon: Simulation" is an arcade management simulation game.

It features retro game-like pixel art that is fun to look at, as well as pop and colorful colors. Incidentally, this title is an early access title at the time of writing, so please be aware of this.

The game is a very standard management simulation game in which players set up game consoles and equipment on a predetermined site, invite customers and make a lot of money.

The main campaign mode is a stage-clearing type, and the stage is cleared when all three objectives set for each stage are achieved. Each time an objective is completed, new elements are unlocked, such as the next stage and categories of game cabinets that can be installed.

When you start a stage, the first thing that unfolds before your eyes is, of course, an empty site.

Despite the fact that there is nothing there, there are already a few visitors here and there, perhaps having heard a rumor somewhere that an arcade will be built at this location, so we quickly set up some game cabinets.

I would like to say ......, but in fact, you can't earn money just by setting up a cabinet in this game. As mentioned in "The Coin Game," some game arcades overseas use a system in which money is charged in advance to prepaid cards, etc. In this game as well, customers do not directly put cash into the cabinet. In this game, a machine called a "token machine" must be installed, where customers buy tokens to earn money.

Once the token machine has been installed, the next step is to install the game cabinet.

Games are categorized into various categories, such as "Retro," "Pinball," "Gambling," etc., and there are multiple types of games available within a category.

In the beginning, we will install low-cost retro game enclosures, and as money becomes available, we will install more and more high-cost games. As more pinball and gambling (medal game) cabinets are added, the store will become more glamorous looking.

The number of customers increases accordingly, and the store gradually becomes more and more lively. This "thrill of running a business on a wave" is the real thrill of a management simulation game. By the way, don't forget that you need to set up not only game machines but also basic facilities such as vending machines and toilets, otherwise you will not be able to increase customer satisfaction.

However, if you keep repeating the loop of "more customers, more income, more games and more facilities," you will not be able to maintain a stable business.

The casino may break down due to deterioration or lightning strikes, or the store may become cluttered with garbage. So, the action players should take is, without a doubt, to hire staff. Hire an old man in overalls to maintain the casino, or a robot (!) to clean the casino. ) to keep the store in good condition at all times. As you gain experience, your staff members will gain levels, and each time they gain a new ability called a perk, so it feels a bit like a training game.

The busyness of the game is what makes ...... so interesting, as you purchase new game machines, improve the facilities, assign staff, and develop the arcade while constantly monitoring the happiness of the customers and their needs. This "this and that" busyness is what makes the game so interesting.

If you are tired of running a busy and fun arcade, we recommend the "Sandbox," another mode available in this title. In this mode, you can freely build an arcade with a large amount of money and all game machines and equipment unlocked from the start. There are no game-like goals or objectives, but you can leisurely create your ideal game center at your leisure. It might be fun to recreate your favorite arcade as much as possible.

Arcade Tycoon: Simulation" is a fun and stable management simulation game. At the time of writing this article, the game is an early access game, and there are still some unstable parts, such as the problem that customers will not play the game if the language is set to Japanese in the options (for this reason, the game must be played in English). We look forward to updates, but if you are interested, please check it out.

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