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The most interesting arcade games released in 1998

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Lew Leon
Lew Leon

Arcade 21 January 1998

Family adventure game designed for people of all ages, by the way one of the first professional Polish computer games. The theme is the great adventure of the title Lion, who travels through the islands of the Lion Archipelago in search of the corn stolen by the conspirators.

PC

Bomberman World
Bomberman World

Arcade 28 January 1998

Arcade production in which player-directed characters fight in special arenas, trying to blow up all opponents. This is the first installment of the famous series released on PlayStation 1.

PS1

Judge Dredd Pinball
Judge Dredd Pinball

Arcade 30 January 1998

Pinball licensed by Williams Pinball, dedicated to the popular science fiction comic hero, Judge Dredd. We get a table to play, inspired by a really existing model, produced by Williams in 1993.

PC

Star Trek Pinball
Star Trek Pinball

Arcade 31 January 1998

A pinball arcade game set in the popular universe of the Star Trek series. Two traditional tables, dedicated to the forces of the Federation and the Clingons, as well as a "double" table intended only for a multiplayer game, representing a symbolic rivalry between the two factions, were made available to the players.

PC

GEX 3D: Enter the Gecko
GEX 3D: Enter the Gecko

Arcade 31 January 1998

A humorous 3D platformer, a continuation of GEX from 1996. In the game, we again direct the actions of the title geckon, who receives an offer of cooperation from government agents. Our hero's mission is to travel through different worlds, inspired by films and TV series, and to defeat the former Reza antagonist once again.

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Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle
Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle

Arcade 28 February 1998

The next installment of the popular series of platformers started in 1982. This time the game was prepared in full 3D and offers a number of typical for the genre of logical-skill challenges.

PS1

Battlezone (1998)
Battlezone (1998)

Arcade 20 March 1998

An innovative combination of the strategic RTS game and a typical FPP shooter, in which we have at our disposal the powerful forces of a unit made of bio-metal, a wonderful material for which the battle is taking place.

PC

Rascal
Rascal

Arcade 30 March 1998

Rascal is a three-dimensional platformer that uses the motif of time travel. Players take control of a teenager who sets out to rescue his abducted father. The game is the work of Traveller's Tales studio.

PS1

Addiction Pinball
Addiction Pinball

Arcade 12 May 1998

Another production from the popular pinball genre, developed by the British studio Team 17 Software. In the game you will find two detailed tables, dedicated to two popular games of the British producer: World Rally Fever and Worms.

PC

Captain Claw
Captain Claw

Arcade 12 May 1998

Two-dimensional platform game with attractive cartoon graphics. As Captain Pauzr's cat pirate, we set out to search for the mystical artifact, the Nine Existence Amulet, and the jewels needed to launch this artifact. During the adventure you have to defeat dozens of traps and hundreds of enemies. There is a sword, a pistol, several dynamite sticks and magical spells at your disposal.

PC

Thunder Force V
Thunder Force V

Arcade 21 May 1998

Arcade, side-scrolled 2D shooter in which console owners take control of a combat spacecraft. The production is a conversion from Segi Saturn and at the same time the fifth installment of the Thunder Force cycle.

PS1

N2O: Nitrous Oxide
N2O: Nitrous Oxide

Arcade 30 June 1998

Maintained in a specific, slightly psychedelic style 3D arcade shooting, in which players can only move left or right. The goal is to conquer successive tunnels, eliminating enemies encountered on the way and achieving the best score possible.

PS1

Incoming
Incoming

Arcade 15 July 1998

Arcade shot, whose action was set in the near future, when the sinister forces of foreign civilization came to Earth.

PC

Vangers
Vangers

Arcade 01 August 1998

Discover new worlds full of unique, dangerous forms of plant and animal life, which you have to overcome on your way through an unknown universe.

PC

Tombi!
Tombi!

Arcade 04 September 1998

Side-scroll platformer, in which the player takes on the role of a boy with pink hair, trying to catch the bad guinea pigs. These stole the hero's grandfather's bracelet and contaminated the protagonist's idyllic house. The main character can jump, grab and throw objects. Although Tombi only moves in two dimensions for most of the time, at certain moments he is able to change the plane and, for example, move deep into the screen.

PS1

Spyro the Dragon
Spyro the Dragon

Arcade 09 September 1998

The first installment of the famous 3D platformer series, in which the main character is the comforting purple dragon Spyro. The production was exclusively released on PlayStation 1.

PS1

Family Fun: Cool Pool
Family Fun: Cool Pool

Arcade 15 September 1998

Special edition of billiards, designed mainly for fans of custom solutions in this classic club sport, containing ingenious types of games with obstacles and animation.

PC

Wild 9
Wild 9

Arcade 30 September 1998

Created by Earthworm series authors Jim platformer 2.5D, whose mechanics is built around an unusual weapon of the main hero - a beam of energy, allowing him to grab enemies and various objects.

PS1

3D Ultra NASCAR Pinball
3D Ultra NASCAR Pinball

Arcade 30 September 1998

Another part of the original pinball series, created by Sierra and Dynamix studio. In this version, the authors focused on NASCAR formula races popular in the USA, and the gameplay reflects the course of a typical race, including the preparation of the car in the garage and pit-stop repairs.

PC

Bust-A-Groove
Bust-A-Groove

Arcade 31 October 1998

A three-dimensional rhythm game in which virtual dancers face off against each other in spectacular duels, showing off their choreographies. The task of the players is to press the appropriate button combinations in the rhythm specified for a given song.

PS1

Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

Arcade 31 October 1998

Digital reissue of the platformer from 1998, which is the third fully-fledged part of the series about the adventures of the friendly Jamrai Crash. In this part of the game he also has to help his sister Coco. Together they move in time to stop the villains who want to reverse the course of history and prevent the frustrated plans of Dr. Neo Cortex from being thwarted.

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Beavis & Butt-Head: Bunghole-in-one
Beavis & Butt-Head: Bunghole-in-one

Arcade 15 November 1998

Arcade miniature golf with two title characters known from the MTV channel. The producer of the game has prepared eighteen holes located in funny locations (fast food restaurant, psychedelic playground, etc.). There are several characters to choose from, including Beavis and Butt-Head. The game can be played in multiplayer mode for four people. An additional attraction for fans will be the fact that the voices of the characters were cast by Mike Judge himself.

PC

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

Arcade 17 November 1998

The next adventures of the tireless creature Abe, who this time has to stop the greedy Glukkons intending to plunder the ancient cemetery in search of the bones needed to make Soul Storm beer.

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R-Type Delta
R-Type Delta

Arcade 19 November 1998

The fourth installment of the popular shoot'em upów series and at the same time the first to use 3D graphics. Production is characterized by a high level of difficulty and allows you to test your reflexes as a pilot of a combat spacecraft.

PS1

Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Christmas Chronicles
Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Christmas Chronicles

Arcade 20 November 1998

A special winter edition of the popular two-dimensional platformer set in cartoon climates. This time we follow the adventures of three cheerful bunnies, Jazz, Spazz and their sister Loria in a snow- and ice-filled land. The authors have prepared a mass of new levels, which can be passed alone or in cooperation with one colleague.

PC

Pro Pinball: Big Race USA
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA

Arcade 31 December 1998

Another, third title from an excellent series of pinball simulators. This time we have at our disposal a table in a typical American style, and the plot of the game focuses on the theme of a taxi ride through the United States.

PC