Arcade Paradise

Release Date: August 11, 2022

Simulation, FPP, economic, for 2 players, indie games, co-op, splitscreen, 90s, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer

7.6

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An FPP simulation game in which we run our own arcade. Arcade Paradise includes over 35 different arcade machines, each of which we can play. The game supports singleplayer and local multiplayer during the arcade mini-games.

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7.6

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 67% of Critics. There are 42 Critic Reviews.

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Destructoid: 6.5 / 10 by Zoey Handley

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.

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Guardian: 3 / 5 by Keza MacDonald

This unusual game has you managing your dad's launderette while running a secret arcade out the back.

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Digital Chumps: 9 / 10 by Will Silberman

If I could go back, even for a moment, to the mid-90s era of coin-operated arcades, I would seek the closest facsimile to Nosebleed Interactive's arcade that is so perfectly constructed within Arcade Paradise VR. Until a time machine becomes available, I'll settle for putting on my PSVR2 and playing some familiar arcade titles that translate pretty darn well in the VR space, Sense controllers and all.

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Arcade Paradise is a simulation game in which we run our own arcade. It was developed by an indie studio Nosebleed Interactive.

Plot

The story of Arcade Paradise doesn't matter much. We play as Ashley, whose father has entrusted her with the family laundromat.The protagonist has a much more interesting business idea in mind, however, as she decides to transform it into a thriving arcade.

Mechanics

Arcade Paradise is a first-person game (FPP). Since we start the game off with nothing, the family laundromat is our initial priority. We must wash clothes brought by customers, clean up and take out the trash. Over time our wallet starts filling up and we'll be able to afford our first arcade machine. Our collection slowly grows as we proceed through the game, until eventually there's no trace of the old laundromat left.

The game features over 35 machines, each equipped with a unique game inspired by an actual iconic game from the arcade era. They include racing games, beat 'em ups, fighting games and shoot 'em ups. Most importantly, we can play every single one ourselves, striving to achieve better results.

Game modes

Arcade Paradise is mostly a singleplayer game, but every arcade mini-game supports local multiplayer for two people.

Technical aspects

Visually, Arcade Paradise is decent, at a similar level to other simulation games. The arcade mini-games feature pixel art graphics reminiscent of the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. The soundtrack, coming from the jukebox in our arcade, is similarly inspired by the 1990s, the arcade golden age.