Radical Radial
| Radical Radial | |
|---|---|
 Arcade flyer | |
| Developer | Logitec |
| Publisher | Nichibutsu |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Release | |
| Genre | Top-down shooter |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Radical Radial[a] is a 1982 top-down shooter video game developed by Logitec and published by Nichibutsu for arcades. It was released in North America in June 1982 and Japan in October 1982.[1] Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights alongside Nichibutsu's intellectual property; they released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in May 2020.[2][3]
Gameplay
[edit]In the game, the player controls an anthropomorphic wheel who must navigate numerous levels while collecting points and defeating enemies. Levels are designed similarly to Irem's MotoRace USA, where obstacles, harsh terrain with tight walls or gaps, as well as invincible enemy vehicles are in the way.[4] The wheel can jump over various obstacles, move left and right or adjust speed to avoid them; the latter is necessary as enemy vehicles can move and sabotage the wheel's landing. The wheel is equipped with ammunition to shoot down alien enemies.[5]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. pp. 55, 162. ISBN 978-4990251215.
- ^ Calvert, Darren (May 21, 2020). "Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (May 14, 2020). "Action Shooter Radical Radial Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series". Nintendo Life. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ 株式会社インプレス (May 13, 2020). "Switch版「アーケードアーカイブス ラジカルラジアル」5月14日配信 タイヤ型の自機を操作してゴールを目指すシューティングゲーム". GAME Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ "『アーケードアーカイブス ラジカルラジアル』のSwitch版が5月14日配信。加速やジャンプを駆使して危険なコースからの突破を図るアクションシューティング | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). May 13, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2025.