The battle for Tokyo! Which side will you join: the Green force or the White force?
"TOKYO WARS" is an action shooter released by NAMCO LIMITED (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1996.
Join the tank unit of the Green force or the White force and engage in battle through realistic city streets.
Destroy or be destroyed—the war for Tokyo begins now!
The “Arcade Archives” (ACA) series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games, staying true to its original.
In ORIGINAL MODE, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in HI SCORE MODE and CARAVAN MODE, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
“Arcade Archives 2” series introduces two brand-new modes, TIME ATTACK MODE and SPLIT SCREEN MODE, in addition to the ORIGINAL MODE, HI SCORE MODE, and CARAVAN MODE from Arcade Archives. SPLIT SCREEN MODE allows multiple players to play together locally on a single console. TIME ATTACK MODE focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.
Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the “Arcade Archives” series!
Title
Arcade Archives TOKYO WARS
Genre
Action Shooting
Number of Players
1 (Arcade Archives) 1-4 (Arcade Archives 2)
Originally Released by
Namco
Original Release Year
1996
Platform
Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch / PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S
Languages
Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
* Only compatible with option menus and manuals
Rating
Release date:
Nov 6, 2025
$16.99 [Upgrading from the Nintendo Switch version of “Arcade Archives” costs $2.99]
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SPLIT SCREEN MODE
With “Arcade Archives 2 TOKYO WARS” SPLIT SCREEN MODE, you can choose between 2 or 4 screens for local multiplayer on a single console. For Nintendo Switch 2, you can also play in “TV Mode” or “Tabletop Mode.” Gameplay functions in this mode are the same as in ORIGINAL MODE; however, features like save/load, rewind, screen layout, and display frame settings are unavailable.
SPLIT SCREEN MODE (2 screens)
In SPLIT SCREEN MODE (2 screens), up to 2 players can play the game together! To play with 2 players, please connect two controllers to the console. The first controller’s display is shown on the left, and the second controller’s display is shown on the right.
SPLIT SCREEN MODE (4 screens)
In SPLIT SCREEN MODE (4 screens), up to 4 players can play the game together! To play with 4 players, please connect four controllers to the console. The first controller’s display is shown in the upper left, the second controller’s display in the upper right, the third controller’s display in the lower left, and the fourth controller’s display in the lower right.
SPLIT SCREEN MODE in English Version
In English version, when “JOIN THE BATTLE!” appears on the screen, each player can join the local multiplayer by pressing the [Add Credits] button within the time limit. When “PUSH START BUTTON” is displayed, press the [Toggle Perspective (Start)] button to start your game.
SPLIT SCREEN MODE in Japanese Version
In Japanese version, when “参加者募集中 (JOIN THE BATTLE!)” is displayed, each player can join the local multiplayer by pressing the [Add Credits] button within the time limit.
Attention
If you fail to press the join button within the time limit, you will be unable to join the local multiplayer. Players who do not join in time will play single-player mode instead.
Player Marker Numbers
The marker number displayed for each player is determined within the game. This marker is your player tag name, it doesn’t have any relation to screen position or the order of the controllers, so be sure to check the in-game display.
How to change BGM in SPLIT SCREEN MODE
In Multi-Screen Mode, the BGM can only be selected by the player who starts the game first. Players who join later won’t have the BGM selection option. Use the [Trigger Button (L)] or [Trigger Button (R)] to choose.
Pricing Announcement
“Arcade Archives TOKYO WARS” for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 will be priced at $14.99 [USD]. “Arcade Archives 2 TOKYO WARS” for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will be priced at $16.99 [USD].
Users who purchase “Arcade Archives TOKYO WARS” for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, will be eligible for an ownership discount, allowing them to purchase “Arcade Archives 2 TOKYO WARS” for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 for $2.99 [USD]. Please note this when making your purchase.
Attention
Please note that the ownership discount will not be available if you purchase “Arcade Archives TOKYO WARS” after purchasing “Arcade Archives 2 TOKYO WARS.” Additionally, “Arcade Archives TOKYO WARS” and “Arcade Archives 2 TOKYO WARS” do not support cross-compatibility for save data etc. therefore save data cannot be shared between them. Please confirm the product before purchase to prevent duplicate or accidental purchases.
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