Holua's Arcades Reviews

These kind of product that aims to recall the feel of the old arcade games don't always hit the spot but this one actually does. It's made with love and knoledge and despite all the flaws this is definitely an experience worth trying I suggest playing it not only to the arcade hera nostalgic but to eveyone who wants to try something particular and interesting (Furthermore is cheap)

I would like to see more projects like this. It is evident that this title reflects a lot of passion from people who grew up with video games from the '80s and '90s, and you can see it in every pixel. For the price at which it is sold, I find it to be a must-have for those of us who have reached a certain age, but I would also recommend it to those fortunate enough to be a few years younger but unfortunate not to have experienced the great era of arcades. It almost feels like a historical reconstruction of that time: in the four titles, all genres that made video game enthusiasts dream all over the world are covered: platformer, one screen games, shoot 'em ups, and beat 'em ups. Personally, I got passionate about 2 games in particular: Heist of Ninja and Don't mess with Rick. It feels like I'm reliving the same emotions with the games I got passionate about as a child in arcades, finding many fun references. In short, highly recommended. If I have to find one point for improvement, it would be in some choices of certain sound effects that I hope can be improved with future patches. I was also intrigued by the demo of Fantasy Network; it seems that these classics are indeed part of a larger world that I wouldn't mind seeing on the store soon!

Worst jump system in a beat 'em up game ever. They know this and made a level about platforming

Title: A Hidden Gem for Retro Gamers! I stumbled upon Holua's Arcades, and boy, am I glad I did! As a retro gamer, the concept of a virtual arcade room really piqued my interest, and this game does not disappoint. The quality of the individual arcade games within this collection is truly impressive. First off, the beat 'em up game immediately transported me back to the days of Double Dragon and Dragon Ninja. The ability to parry attacks and counterstrike adds a layer of depth that keeps you engaged and on your toes. It's a nostalgic trip with a modern twist, and I'm loving every moment of it. The arcade platformer, on the other hand, feels like a delightful blend of Bubble Bobble and Snow Bros. It's the kind of game that starts with a simple "one more round" mentality, but before you know it, you've spent hours at it. It's addictive in the best way possible. Moving on to the shooter game, it harks back to classics like R-Type, but with a level of intensity that would make it right at home on a supercharged Sega Megadrive. The gameplay is smooth, and the boss fights are epic. You'll find yourself coming back for more challenges. I haven't had a chance to dive into the ninja game yet, but if it's anything like the others in this collection, I'm in for a treat. In summary, Holua's Arcades is a hidden gem that all retro gaming enthusiasts should uncover. The games are not only well-crafted but also offer a fantastic blend of nostalgia and innovation. If you're looking for a way to relive the arcade experience from the comfort of your own home, look no further. This is an absolute must-try!

The games have an authentic arcade feel to them and there is lots to do. Had some bugs at launch, but the devs patched the game up fast. Great value.

This review is specifically for the "Don't Mess with Rick" Beat Em Up. Visual Shock (Graphics: 4/5) Pros: - The levels are bright and colorful but most importantly the characters stand out and are easy to see. - The animation is smooth and well done, attacks are easy to read which is extremely important in a game requiring usage of defense mechanics. - The character designs are decent and stand out well enough albeit not as memorable as the classics. Cons: - The only downside is that some levels aren't as interesting to look at but, since there's only 4 levels this isn't too bothersome. Speed Shock (Gameplay 3/5) Pros: - The game has an assortment of Punches, Kicks and Special moves that look flashy and feel satisfying to pull off. - Defense mechanics like the parry and roll are well done during combat and make the game a little more interesting despite it being very simplistic. - Enemies are tough and challenge you to utilize your defense mechanics, which also contributes to the combat. Even the Bosses are well designed. Cons: - Enemies can interrupt your combo string, while this wouldn't be an issue if only to combat button mashing, it can happen even after following up a parry which is problematic. - Platforming sections are far too precise for how sensitive the roll mechanic is. By itself this would already be a little too distracting from the combat but between the roll and having to redo the entire section upon death, it can get extremely frustrating. Sound Shock (Audio: 5/5) Pros: - The SFX in the game are hard hitting but nice on the ears - Music choice is decent, chiptune lends itself well to the games overall style and there are some bangers Cons: - none, Audio is actually pretty damn good Score Shock (Overall 4/5) The game cost 5 bucks and is included in a compilation, so if you're expecting something on the level of Streets of Rage 4, you're nuts. On its own it stands up pretty well all things considered, fix a few gameplay related things and its a retroactive classic. 👌🏿

not worth $4.99. it's crap! all the games are too difficult and glitchy and worst of all there are no save points in any of them. it's 2023. there should atleast be a way to save your place in games. capcom arcade has the save feature in games

What a hidden gem of a game! For the price of £3.19, you get plenty of original made arcade games, each are unique and a standalone game. Me particularly enjoy the beat'em up game "Don't mess with Rick", which features quite some unique mechanics for beat'em up games like parrying. I love this simple mechanic make beat'em up become strategic rather than mindless spamming jump kicks, because you will be in big trouble if they ducked and dodged your attack. Found various small bugs and Dev team was super quick into fixing them, definitely go give it a go!