Aaargh (Arcadia)

Arcadia Systems • 1988

Aaargh (Arcadia) — Title screen
Title screen
Aaargh (Arcadia) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Journey through eleven cities on a Lost Island in Aaargh, an arcade game released in 1988 by Arcadia Systems. Players take control of a character and battle their way across environments, demolishing buildings and confronting enemies—including both native islanders and flying creatures—as they pursue the Golden Dragon's Egg. The gameplay combines platforming elements with close-quarters combat, requiring players to navigate obstacles while engaging in direct fights. The game’s visuals showcase detailed graphics accompanied by stereo sound effects. Aaargh was a pioneering title for Arcadia Systems, representing their first release and utilizing the Super Select arcade system based on custom hardware. The gameplay is reminiscent of earlier titles such as Rampage, offering an action-packed experience intended for two players simultaneously.

Details

Manufacturer
Arcadia Systems
Year
1988
Players
2
Genre
Platform / Fighter
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
ar_argh

Machine data derived from the MAME project.