Clear River Games in partnership with developer TAITO CORPORATION have announced TAITO MILESTONES 5, the latest collection of arcade hits coming soon to Nintendo Switch both physically and digitally.
As the fifth entry in the popular series, the game delivers yet another compilation of 10 coin-up classics. Pre-orders will go live on November 26th, 2026 for $29,99 (Digital) and $39.99 (Physical), with a release date set for early 2027.
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Shooting, boxing, football, trampolines and even an octopus (yes, an octopus) all feature on TAITO MILESTONES 5, introducing a whole new audience to these classic slices of arcade joy, and a chance to relive the iconic legends for seasoned gamers.
With each title skilfully ported to Nintendo Switch, gamers can take on the challenge solo or play with a friend via local couch co-op across many titles. A number of quality-of-life updates have been included, affording gamers the ability to save anywhere in the games, and play with English text as well as Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian and German. Whether discovering for the first time or reacquainting yourselves with a favourite lost in time, TAITO MILESTONES 5 is another utterly essential collection from the masters of arcade hits.
The full lineup of classics included on TAITO MILESTONES 5 are as follows:
SPACE INVADERS - Released: 1978
Needing no introduction this was the one that started it all. Defend Earth from descending alien ‘Invaders’ waves single handed, armed with your trusty laser cannon scrolling left and right, blasting enemies while taking cover behind destructible shields. As Invaders thin out, they speed up, increasing the tension and challenge.
ARKANOID REVENGE OF DOH - Released: 1987
Bounce balls to destroy blocks, collect power-ups, and defeat enemies. New mechanics, like regenerating bricks, tougher layouts, and boss battles that culminate in a rematch with the evil DOH...
LAND SEA AND AIR SQUAD (STORMING PARTY in EU) - Released: 1986
A run-and-gun shooter where players battle through enemy territory on foot and in commandeered tanks, boats, and helicopters. Use machine guns and grenades to blast enemies, destroy bosses, and advance across land, sea, and air.
PLUMP POP - Released: 1987
A chaotic classic! Run back and forth carrying a trampoline and get your child to jump to defeat enemies and clear stages.
FINAL BLOW - Released: 1988
Step into the ring in a boxing game where you battle opponents using punches, blocks, and careful timing to land a final blow.
CRIME CITY - Released: 1989
A high-octane side-scrolling, run-and-gun shooter where two street cops battle waves of criminals through six crime-filled, action-packed stages.
FOOTBALL CHAMP (HAT TRICK HERO) - Released: 1990
An arcade soccer game featuring simple controls and with an emphasis on short action-packed matches. Easy to play, hard to put down!
SAGAIA (DARIUS II) - Released: 1989
A horizontal shoot-’em-up, better known as Darius II outside of America. Pilot your Silver Hawk craft, tackling endless waves of alien enemies and enormous, eye-popping bosses. Memorable for the fan-favourite giant hermit crab named Yamato, who uses a battleship of the same name as its shell. If you know, you know!
EXTERMINATION - Released: 1987
A frantic arcade shooter where you take on hordes of enemies across multiple bullet-filled stages. Blast your way through hostile forces, collect power ups, upgrade your firepower and dodge relentless attacks, in this breathless shooter for the ages.
MARINE DATE - Released: 1981
Play as an octopus and reunite with your fishy friend. Use a limited number of water jets to navigate the underwater maze. Part puzzle, part minigolf, all fun: try to time your jets and swim to your octopus-girlfriend to complete each stage.
TAITO MILESTONES 5 is available to pre-order on Nintendo Switch via digital download or physical Game card from November 26, and is expected to begin starting January 28, 2027 for an MSRP of $29,99 (Digital), $39.99 (Physical) / €24,99 (Digital) / €34.99 (Physical).
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