Data East Classic Karnov Joins Arcade Archives September 10
Karnov joins Hamster's Arcade Archives line on both platforms, giving modern audiences another classic Data East title with a simultaneous release on the new Arcade Archives 2 label.
Reporting from 1 source: GAME Watch (Impress).
Hamster will release Karnov, Data East's 1987 action game, on Arcade Archives for Nintendo Switch and PS4, and on Arcade Archives 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S starting September 10. The game tasks players with defeating the Dark Emperor and recovering treasure.
Karnov, the 1987 Data East action game, will be distributed by Hamster on September 10 across two labels. Arcade Archives Karnov arrives on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 at 838 yen and 837 yen respectively, while Arcade Archives 2 Karnov is set for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at 1,100 yen.
The game casts Karnov as a treasure hunter whose goal is to defeat the Dark Emperor. Karnov attacks by spitting fire from his mouth, and he can use nine selectable weapons, or options, to increase his movement speed, create ladders, and fly through the air. Collecting all torn map pieces from defeated bosses triggers an effect in the game.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- GAME Watch (Impress) データイーストのACTゲーム「カルノフ」が「アーケードアーカイブス」で9月10日配信決定！