Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- None (Digital Only)
- Release Date
Nintendo eShop
3rd Jul 2025 — $16.99
3rd Jul 2025 — £14.99
- Also Available On
- Series
- Upgrade Path
- Via Arcade Archives Air Combat 22 (Switch eShop) (Digital Only)
$2.99
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Arcade Archives 2 Air Combat 22 (Switch 2) - A Top Gun Origin Story
You can be my wingman anytime
Namco's Ace Combat series is one of the company's most enduring hits, and has been a solid part of its lineup for decades, selling over 20 million units in the process – yet the origins of the franchise are somewhat murky and certainly not as well known as, say, the Ridge Racer lineage. This is somewhat ironic, as...
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Arcade Archives 2 Air Combat 22 News
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News Arcade Archives Is Bringing 'Air Combat 22' To Switch 2
Another console port first
Hamster, known for its suite of retro Arcade Archives ports, has revealed its next Switch 2 game as part of the Arcade Archives 2 series. And, just like Ridge Racer, it's another polygonal arcade-to-home port. This time around, it's Air Combat 22, which is coming to both Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 3rd July 2025.
About The Game
Real-time hypersonic air battles on the System Super 22 hardware!!
"AIR COMBAT 22" is a flight shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1995.
This title features an evolutionary step in 3D graphics and flashy animations using the "System Super 22" arcade board, an upgrade of the "System 22" architecture used for a wide range of legendary 3D games.
Take on missions for the thrill of shooting down lots of enemy crafts, white-knuckle missions that require expert techniques, and more as you conquer diverse aerial combat scenarios. Become a hero of the skies!
In addition to the “ORIGINAL MODE,” “HIGH SCORE MODE,” and “CARAVAN MODE” included in the “Arcade Archives” series, “Arcade Archives 2” series will add new features such as “TIME ATTACK MODE” and “NETWORK MODE.”In “TIME ATTACK MODE” you compete to see who can beat the final boss the fastest stating from the first battle. This mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve. In “NETWORK MODE” you can play against other users over the network. However, “TIME ATTACK MODE” and “NETWORK MODE” may not be implemented in some games. “NETWORK MODE” will not be implemented for single-player games.
Additionally, functionality has been significantly enhanced. Multiple save slots have been implemented instead of just one, along with a rewind feature that allows players to retry gameplay and a quick start feature for those who want to dive straight into the game. Furthermore, VRR support has been added, enabling more accurate reproduction of the original arcade game's experience.
Enjoy the legendary arcade masterpiece with “Arcade Archives 2,” now more fun and user-friendly.
*The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
*This title requires a maximum of 1 GB of download capacity, regardless of the "Required Capacity" below.
Publisher notification(s):
- *This product can only be played on Nintendo Switch™ 2.
In addition to this product, there is also Nintendo Switch™ "Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22" There is no compatibility between this product and the save data or additional content of "Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22". Please be careful not to purchase duplicates or the wrong product.
*If you have purchased Nintendo Switch™ "Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22," you will be able to purchase Nintendo Switch™ 2 "Arcade Archives 2 AIR COMBAT 22" as part of a "Game Owner Discount" service that will be launched at a later date.
*The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
*This title requires a maximum of 1 GB of download capacity, regardless of the "Required Capacity" below.
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