retro gaming and DIY arcade magic
"Cadillacs and Dinosaurs" by Capcom is a primal blend of brute force, prehistoric beasts, and 90s comic book flair. Based on the comic series Xenozoic Tales, the game serves up a post-apocalyptic cocktail of Mad Max, Jurassic Park, and Final Fight.
Snow Bros., developed by Toaplan, brought its own frosty twist to the action-puzzler genre: enemies are rolled into giant snowballs and chaotically launched through the level. The result? Fast-paced, addictive gameplay with a high "just one more round!" factor.
Q*bert, the cult arcade hit from 1982, is one of the most iconic games of the golden age of arcades. Developed by Gottlieb, the game stands out with its quirky controls, unique look, and distinctive sense of humor.
Released in 1993 by Konami, Mystic Warriors is a side-scrolling action game that follows in the footsteps of Sunset Riders—but with a "cool" '90s ninja setting. The game offers fast-paced run 'n' gun action with a unique visual style and is a co-op experience for up to four players.
Join me on the exciting journey of building my own arcade cabinet! I’ll be sharing my planning process, the questions that come up along the way, and the solutions I discover. Maybe I’ll even inspire some of you to bring the unforgettable experience of an arcade machine into your own home!