New York! New York!

Sigma Enterprises Inc. • 1980

Also known as: Waga Seishun no Arcadia

New York! New York! — Title screen
Title screen
New York! New York! — Gameplay
Gameplay

Team up with a friend in New York! New York!, a cooperative shooter released in 1980 by Sigma Enterprises. Players control spaceships tasked with defending iconic landmarks from waves of approaching enemies. The game’s backdrop features the Statue of Liberty and distinctive blue buildings, creating a recognizable cityscape that players must protect through skillful maneuvering and precise targeting. This arcade title originated in Japan, initially released under the name "Waga Seishun no Arcadia." Later versions were modified for distribution outside of Japan, including a version licensed to Gottlieb for US release. While some iterations replaced the Statue of Liberty with a depiction of Captain Harlock from an unrelated space adventure film and altered the background scenery, the core gameplay remains consistent: two players working together to eliminate threats appearing on screen. The game offers a straightforward yet engaging experience focused on collaborative action and arcade-style challenge, appealing to fans of classic shooter games seeking a unique visual setting.

Details

Manufacturer
Sigma Enterprises Inc.
Year
1980
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Gallery
Display
raster, rotated 270°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
nyny

Machine data derived from the MAME project.