Toaplan Arcade Collection Switch Release Faces Packaging Critique Amidst Classic Game Revival

The Toaplan Arcade Collection Arrives on Nintendo Switch: Packaging Consistency Draws Attention Over the past several years, Tatsujin—the rights holder to renowned arcade developer Toaplan—has been actively reintroducing a diverse catalog of classic arcade games to modern audiences.

Through carefully assembled collections, many of Toaplan’s influential titles have found new players on contemporary hardware platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, Evercade, and Steam.

This strategy not only honors the legacy of Toaplan’s 1980s and 1990s arcade hits, but also provides a new revenue stream for both Tatsujin and its publishing partners. The latest release in this initiative is the Toaplan Arcade Collection, which arrives on the Nintendo Switch in two separate volumes: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol 1 and Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol 2.

Both volumes are available in digital format via the eShop and as physical editions for collectors.

The collections are published by Swedish-based Clear River Games, aiming to deliver classic shoot-’em-ups and action games to fans and new players alike. However, as the collection ships to stores and consumers, attention has shifted from the game content to packaging details.

Users on social media, notably the Bluesky account @billycupid, highlighted inconsistencies with the physical releases.

The first volume’s package is missing the Nintendo Switch logo on the spine, a standard marker for the platform’s physical games, while the second volume omits a period after “Vol,” diverging from the styling present on the first release.

"Ensuring quality and consistency with packaging is essential," commented one user, underscoring how even minor presentation differences can affect the product’s reception among enthusiasts and collectors. This incident has fueled discussion around quality control in physical game releases.

Similar issues have arisen in the past with other prominent publishers; for example, Capcom’s Okami once mistakenly featured an IGN watermark on its Wii cover art, and Resident Evil Revelations for 3DS infamously misspelled the game title as "Revelaitons" on early packaging. Despite these setbacks, the Toaplan Arcade Collection has succeeded in reviving classic titles for modern consoles, reinforcing Toaplan’s enduring impact on the arcade genre.

Tatsujin’s ongoing commitment to restoring these releases and expanding to platforms like Nintendo Switch, Evercade, and Steam affirms their goal to preserve gaming history while ensuring it is accessible and enjoyable for today’s players. Physical and digital editions of Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol 1 and Vol 2 are now available for the Nintendo Switch, joining an expanding library of retro collections aimed at new and veteran gamers worldwide.

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