What is an arcade game?

“Space Invaders”, “Pac-Man”, “Street Fighter” — you probably know the major retro games, but do you know how to define an arcade game today?

The history of video games stems from the history of arcade gaming, with those famous cabinets that adorned the arcade rooms of yesteryear. Their golden age is in the 1980s, with machines most often equipped with coin slots. Nowadays, arcade rooms are rare, but for the most nostalgic among you, we have the solution: A remastered arcade cabinet!

Unlike hyper-realistic simulation games, arcade games, which are no longer installed in cabinets, rely on simple, straightforward use and tracking by the player. Based on individual performance, on the record you must always beat. It is, in any case, an easily accessible universe that adapts to ages and desires: there is something for everyone!

Nowadays, the term arcade also designates a style of gameplay that is often contrasted with simulation. The former aims to be as fanciful as possible while the latter becomes increasingly realistic.

That is why the arcade mode today is enjoying renewed interest by allowing a reasoned limitation of gameplay difficulties while offering accessibility to a broader audience. The arrival of smartphones has significantly democratized arcade gaming, making it more accessible anywhere, all the time, and on all platforms.

At Blacknut, we place a lot of emphasis on these games that are the origin of all video games, with titles that are extremely popular and that, for sure, will make you reminisce about the incredible sessions of your adolescence. Notably with titles like the SNK games, or more recent references for the whole family such as Astérix & Obélix XXL 2, Anarcute, Undercovers Cops, Furi, Abraca Imagic Game. A dense catalog that will undoubtedly delight you!