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The most interesting arcade games released in 2001

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

Blue Beard
Blue Beard

Arcade 15 January 2001

A game dedicated to the youngest computer users, with a pleasant story containing arcade and logical elements. We play the role of Adas, who must drive away the evil pirate Barnabas from the African continent.

PC

Hugo: PC Calendar
Hugo: PC Calendar

Arcade 16 January 2001

The crazy witch Scylla froze all the gnomes and Santa Claus in the lumps of ice. Lead the Hugo troll to save the inhabitants of the village of Santa Claus from Christmas.

PC

Carnivores: Ice Age
Carnivores: Ice Age

Arcade 17 January 2001

This game will take you back to the ice age and in a cycle of dangerous hunting you will face a mass of prehistoric animals like a sabre toothed tiger. Show off your hunter's skills and earn a mass of unique trophies.

PC

Kurka Wodna
Kurka Wodna

Arcade 25 January 2001

On five different levels you have to fight off the "invasion" of water cocks. There are three types of weapons at your disposal: a pistol, a shotgun and bombs. Within the time limit you have to shoot down as many cocks as possible.

PC

World Championship Snooker 2002
World Championship Snooker 2002

Arcade 07 February 2001

Simulation of the most popular variety of billiards - snooker, in which the player can take part in the World Championship against the biggest stars of this sport.

PC

X-Scooter
X-Scooter

Arcade 13 February 2001

X-Scooter is an arcade game with elements of competitive scooter driving simulation. Players have the opportunity to show off their evolutionary skills on an unusual unicycle in four locations, abounding in parking lots, parks and playgrounds. There are 10 different competitors and 5 types of scooters to choose from. The game was released by ValuSoft.

PC

Exploman
Exploman

Arcade 15 February 2001

This is a three-dimensional action game in which you must help the Explanator regain his freedom by guiding him through 20 challenging, full of enemies and unpleasant surprises levels.

PC

Star Wars: Starfighter
Star Wars: Starfighter

Arcade 19 February 2001

Star Wars: Starfighter is LucasArts' arcade simulation of the Star Wars universe. The player joins the team of pilots defending the Naboo planet. The creators have prepared 20 models of fighters, which can be controlled in battles with the fleet of the Trade Federation and ships of the Galactic Empire.

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Monster Hunter (2001)
Monster Hunter (2001)

Arcade 19 February 2001

Monster Hunter is a classic style arcade game, produced by Monkey Byte studio. The player plays the role of a hunter, who as the saviour of all good creatures hunts monsters. The creators have prepared many levels, where you can meet a lot of opponents to defeat.

PC

Hugo: The Magic Oak
Hugo: The Magic Oak

Arcade 20 February 2001

The arcade game belongs to the popular series addressed to the youngest players. Our task is to help the title little troll Hugo find his way home, experiencing a lot of interesting adventures and solving logical riddles. The game teaches elements of mathematics, exercises memory, develops the ability to think logically and associate facts.

PC

Hugo: The Magic Journey
Hugo: The Magic Journey

Arcade 28 February 2001

Magic Journey through twenty countries with Hugo's daughter named Trak, who searches for old pirates from the Bardzobrodaty crew to teach geography with the help of an old book pier Introligator.

PC

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo
Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo

Arcade 14 March 2001

Defend the planet Naboo from the invasion of the Trade Federation, get Queen Amidala out of the besieged Theed and in fifteen challenging missions prove your power.

PC

Adventure Pinball: Forgotten Island
Adventure Pinball: Forgotten Island

Arcade 21 March 2001

Adventure Pinball: Forgotten Island is the first title in the series, a variation of the arcade game machines that takes the player and his "shiny metal ball" into a whole new dimension.

PC

Hologram Time Traveler
Hologram Time Traveler

Arcade 28 March 2001

A modern adaptation of the arcade hit from gaming salons, in which Marchall Gram sets out to rescue the kidnapped princess Kyi-La. Traveling through time we will face space knights, ninja warriors, cavemen, robots, cowboys and other opponents from different epochs.

PC

LEGO Island 2
LEGO Island 2

Arcade 30 March 2001

The game is set in an environment created by Lego blocks, where playing the role of Pepper we have to save the island of Lego from deconstruction.

PC

Time Crisis: Project Titan
Time Crisis: Project Titan

Arcade 06 April 2001

Spin-off of the popular Time Crisis series, which tells the story of the main character of the first game in the series. The title is a traditional arcade shooter belonging to the so-called target sight species.

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Echelon
Echelon

Arcade 12 May 2001

Echelon is a futuristic flight simulator produced by Buka Entertainment studio. The action of the game was set in the future. The player takes on the role of the pilot of the Galactic Federation and, sitting at the helm of modern flying machines, takes part in battles against a dangerous alien race. The creators have prepared several variants of the game, including a multiplayer network mode for up to 16 people.

PC

Jessie's Wild West Rodeo
Jessie's Wild West Rodeo

Arcade 23 May 2001

An arcade game for the youngest based on the world of animated films Toy Story, in which, as a brave cowboy Jessie, we help lost aliens find their way to the ship.

PC

Blue Beard 2
Blue Beard 2

Arcade 24 May 2001

The second part of the arcade game designed for the youngest computer users - Adas and Pirate Barnabas. Again, we have the opportunity to play the role of Adas, who in Africa is struggling with the wicked pirate of Barnabas.

PC

Deep Sea Fishing 2: Offshore Angler
Deep Sea Fishing 2: Offshore Angler

Arcade 26 May 2001

Continuation of the popular ocean hunting simulation Virtual Deep Sea Fishing, offers more fish that can be hunted in new ways.

PC

Atlantis: The Lost Empire - The Lost Games
Atlantis: The Lost Empire - The Lost Games

Arcade 28 May 2001

A set of four skill and logic games based on the story of the animated film Atlantis the Lost Empire by Disney Entertainment.

PC

Asterix Mega Madness
Asterix Mega Madness

Arcade 30 May 2001

Asterix Mega Madness is an arcade game produced by Unique Development studio with the protagonists of the popular comic book series in main roles. Playing the roles of Asteriks, Obelix, Cacophony or Geriatrix, players can compete in fourteen crazy competitions, including catapult racing, food duel, and the destruction of Roman camps. The visual setting of the title is maintained in cartoon style.

PC

M: Alien Paranoia
M: Alien Paranoia

Arcade 31 May 2001

Help a friendly alien named "M" to repair a spaceship that crashed on an unknown alien planet inhabited by malicious creatures.

PC

Hugo: Rollercoaster
Hugo: Rollercoaster

Arcade 31 May 2001

Hugo's troll children and Buzza's fly wander in search of eight parts to the mountain railway destroyed by the jealous witch Scylla.

PC

Namco Museum (2001)
Namco Museum (2001)

Arcade 10 June 2001

Another set of classic games from Namco. This time we can count on such titles as Pac-Man, Galaxian, Dig Dug, or Pole Position. In addition, some of these arcade games appear in a better graphic design.

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Pearl Harbor: Strike At Dawn
Pearl Harbor: Strike At Dawn

Arcade 22 June 2001

An arcade game set in the realities of World War II, namely the American-Japanese war in the Pacific. Players control one of the combat planes, which then clashed in the skies and in fifteen combat missions must tilt the victory room to the side of their country.

PC

Jurassic Park III: Danger Zone
Jurassic Park III: Danger Zone

Arcade 28 June 2001

An adventure game for older children with many arcade elements. The whole is based on the popular license known from cinema screens and Michael Crichton's book cards. As a result of the earthquake, the DNA samples of dinosaurs are destroyed. Our task is to acquire new ones and place them in the InGen laboratory.

PC

Battlecruiser Millennium
Battlecruiser Millennium

Arcade 30 June 2001

Take on the role of commander of a star unit and travel through unknown areas of the cosmos, battles, trade, and above all, survive in this dangerous world.

PC

Hateful Chris: Never Say Buy
Hateful Chris: Never Say Buy

Arcade 30 June 2001

A humorous platform game by Brainchild Studios. The protagonist is the eponymous Chris — a skull fighting an international corporation, which flooded the world with ads of their new special sales machine called Dreadful Dana. Hateful Chris: Never Say Buy utilizes a side-view perspective. During the game, you explore spacious, nonlinear levels, complete missions and side quests, participate in various minigames, and fight enemies. You can use over thirty kinds of weapons and special attacks.

PC

Mega Man Legends
Mega Man Legends

Arcade 02 July 2001

An adaptation of the famous Nintendo hit, in which the heroic Rockman sets out to search for the most valuable treasure in the world, defeating the opponents standing in his way.

PC

Pac-Man Collection
Pac-Man Collection

Arcade 12 July 2001

Set consisting of four different versions of the famous Pac-Man. One of the games in the set is, of course, the original version of this arcade.

GBA

Lightweight Ninja
Lightweight Ninja

Arcade 15 July 2001

A very pleasant platform game created with the use of nice two-dimensional drawing graphics, designed for the youngest players.

PC

Klonoa 2
Klonoa 2

Arcade 23 July 2001

Klonoa 2 is a very specific game. It's a 2.5D platformer, with a very nice graphics, with a strongly candy, infantile climate and a strange hero. A strange mix that you may like, but there is also a good chance that you won't like it. A lot of extremes here.

PS2

Hooligans
Hooligans

Arcade 15 August 2001

As an adventurous and money-raising warrior, you can take part in the worst kind of reality show program, in which you can only defeat your opponents and win the main prize with cleverness and brutal force.

PC

Hugo: Black Diamond Fever
Hugo: Black Diamond Fever

Arcade 23 August 2001

The witch Scylla has obtained a very dangerous recipe for which she needs rare black diamonds. The brave Hugo must now release the Kikurian and prevent the production of the Scylla elixir.

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Bomberman Tournament
Bomberman Tournament

Arcade 24 August 2001

Another part of Bomberman's adventures: a man who fights against adversity by placing bombs (probably some mafia are modeled on it).

GBA

Star Monkey
Star Monkey

Arcade 10 September 2001

Star Monkey is a game that draws all the best from the genre of shoot-em up. The game is simple: we direct a spacecraft armed to the teeth with various types of weapons, rockets, lasers, plasma weapons and shields, and we must literally annihilate the swarms of enemy flying and ground units.

PC

AirBlade
AirBlade

Arcade 11 September 2001

A game for skateboarding fans who are fed up with classic skateboarding. In this production we ride on an antigravitational board. The gameplay itself resembles hits from the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. On each level we have to perform several clearly defined tasks - destroy elements of the environment, perform the appropriate tricks and race against time.

PS2

Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles
Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles

Arcade 12 September 2001

Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles is an arcade game produced in 2001 by HotGen Studios, whose plot refers to the first episode of the Star Wars film saga.

GBA

Sheep, Dog 'n Wolf
Sheep, Dog 'n Wolf

Arcade 14 September 2001

Sheep, Dog 'n Wolf is a Black Sheep development studio produced a fun arcade game with the characters of Looney Tunes animated fairy tales in the lead roles. The player directs Ralpha's coyote and, using various traps, gadgets and inventions, tries to hunt one of the sheep watched by the Shepherd Sama.

PC

Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II
Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II

Arcade 18 September 2001

Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II is an arcade game in which we play the role of the commander of the most famous fighter squadron in the universe of Star Wars.

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Silent Scope 2: Dark Silhouette
Silent Scope 2: Dark Silhouette

Arcade 18 September 2001

Continuation of the famous action game from 2000. As before, we are dealing with a title that is not very complicated and belongs to the genre of "viewfinders". Noteworthy is the interestingly realized multiplayer.

PS2

Klonoa: Empire of Dreams
Klonoa: Empire of Dreams

Arcade 19 September 2001

Klonoa: Empire of Dreams is a platformer created and released by Namco. We play a creature named Klonoa, who has to help Emperor Julius, because under the influence of a strange disease he lost his dreams.

GBA

Przygody Pippi
Przygody Pippi

Arcade 20 September 2001

A family game based on the plot of popular books by Astrid Lindgren. The protagonist is a nice Swedish girl, Pippi Ponczoszanka.

PC

Guilty Gear X
Guilty Gear X

Arcade 30 September 2001

"Guilty Gear X" is a sequel to the 2D fight, which is mainly popular in Japan and was released on PlayStation - "Guilty Gear". 2D beats have this to each other, that they are usually characterized by greater dynamics than their three-dimensional counterparts.

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Time Crisis II
Time Crisis II

Arcade 05 October 2001

Another representative of the so-called target sight species. This means that the player does not have full control over the moves of the main character. We only deal with the liquidation of opponents appearing on the screen.

PS2

Hot Wheels Jetz
Hot Wheels Jetz

Arcade 08 October 2001

Hot Wheels Jetz is an arcade aviation game in which we pilot miniature versions of modern combat fighters. The action area is the interior of an ordinary American home. That is why we fight air battles in the dining room, bedroom or garage.

PC

Sammy Suricate
Sammy Suricate

Arcade 10 October 2001

Sammy Suricate is an arcade game created mainly for young computer users. Players must collect as many precious gems as possible to play the title role of Sammy.

PC

Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood

Arcade 10 October 2001

An arcade game for children, whose plot was based on a popular fairy tale about the Red Riding Hood. Playing the role of the title character, players must reach Grandmother's house and save her from the hands of a nasty, evil wolf.

PC

Lady Sia
Lady Sia

Arcade 15 October 2001

Lady Sia is a platformer, prepared exclusively for Game Boy Advance owners. The player plays the title character of a bold warrior who defends the world from the attack of monstrous people and is the only one to oppose the merciless T'saos.

GBA

Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies

Arcade 26 October 2001

Ace Combat 4: Distant Thunder is a Namco-produced aviation simulator. The action of the game takes place on the fictitious continent of Eugea, destroyed by a meteorite, where factions of survivors fight for survival and domination. Players have the opportunity to pilot 21 types of aircraft, including MiG-29, SU-27, F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon and F-18 Hornet.

PS2

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Arcade 29 October 2001

Linear 3D platformer, a continuation of the popular series from PlayStation, created by a separate development team called Traveller's Tales. The evil Dr. Cortex returns with the cruel god Uka Uka Uka, the ruler of the elements. In many complex levels, the heroic fox can use a number of different vehicles. The whole is accompanied by atmospheric, colorful graphics.

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Ms. Pac-Man: Quest for the Golden Tomb
Ms. Pac-Man: Quest for the Golden Tomb

Arcade 30 October 2001

The latest installment of the classic series of Namco arcade tiles. This time the main role is played by Mrs. Pac-Man, and the maps are three-dimensional. More than 50 different levels and additional mini-games await you. Multiplayer is also available in two different modes.

PC

Top Gun: Combat Zones
Top Gun: Combat Zones

Arcade 01 November 2001

Top Gun: Combat Zones is an action game based on the theme of a cult movie with Tom Cruise. Players take on the role of a pilot of an American fighter and take part in many dangerous missions. Unlike other aviation productions based on the title film, the Digital Integrations studio game is characterized by a strictly arcade character of the game.

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Tetris Worlds
Tetris Worlds

Arcade 09 November 2001

Tetris Worlds is a variation created by developers from Blue Planet Software studio on one of the most popular logical games in the history of the industry. Compared to the classic Tetris, the title introduces a few innovative ideas in gameplay and fabulously colourful visual setting. Players can test their skills in 6 variants of solo fun and competing in 4-player multiplayer mode.

PC

Gradius Galaxies
Gradius Galaxies

Arcade 09 November 2001

Gradius Galaxies is a two-dimensional shooter, designed by Mobile 21 studio, subordinate to the Japanese branch of Konami. The product is a remake of a title that once delighted SNES console owners.

GBA

Solaris 104
Solaris 104

Arcade 10 November 2001

Solaris 104 is a 2D arcade shooter produced by Apollo Entertainment studio. The action of the game was set in the distant future, when numerous civilizations are fighting among themselves for control over the galaxy. The player takes on the role of the pilot of the title squadron 104, which is to take control of four strategic sectors of space.

PC

AirForce Delta Storm
AirForce Delta Storm

Arcade 14 November 2001

Relatively simple arcade shooter, in which we sit at the helm of one of more than 70 real fighters. Several dozen missions to play.

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Comanche 4
Comanche 4

Arcade 15 November 2001

The fourth installment of NovaLogic's flagship series, the RAH66 combat helicopter simulator "Comanche", which once again allows all of its fans to play the role of the pilot of the most advanced combat helicopter of the U.S. army.

PC

Wario Land 4
Wario Land 4

Arcade 16 November 2001

Wario, although in fact a negative hero, has gained millions of supporters all over the world. Sooner or later he had to hit the best-selling Nintendo consoles.

GBA

Frogger: The Great Quest
Frogger: The Great Quest

Arcade 18 November 2001

The next installment of the popular, funny, arcade series with the title role of Frogger. This time our hero returns much refreshed, with more beautiful and much more detailed three-dimensional visuals and fifteen new, huge levels located in different locations.

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Star Wars Starfighter: Special Edition
Star Wars Starfighter: Special Edition

Arcade 26 November 2001

An improved version of the game that initially appeared on PlayStation 2. We sit at the controls of a spacecraft on dangerous missions. The Xbox version also has an extended multiplayer mode.

XBOX

Rayman Arena
Rayman Arena

Arcade 27 November 2001

Rayman Arena is an arcade game created for multiplayer gameplay, which is a spin-off production from the Rayman series. Developers from the Ubisoft concern have prepared two variants of fun, in which via LAN or the Internet you can race or fight against other players, embodying your favorite characters from the universe of the Land of Dreams. In some markets the game was released under the title Rayman M.

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Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission
Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission

Arcade 29 November 2001

A funny and not too complicated arcade game in which we take control over one of three different characters, including the title inspector. Five different chapters to overcome.

GBA

Scooter Challenge
Scooter Challenge

Arcade 30 November 2001

Scooter Challenge is a studio-produced IncaGold arcade game in which the player can try their hand at racing on a scooter. Race routes run through London, New York, Cairo, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney. The creators took care of several variants of the game, including the option of multi-player competition.

PC

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy

Arcade 05 December 2001

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy is a 3D platform adventure game released in December 2001. The production stands out from other titles by the number of details, gameplay diversity and a well-designed open world. The legendary Naughty Dog studio, known for such hits as The Last of Us, Uncharted or Crash Bandicoot, is responsible for creating this title. The main characters are the green-haired Elven Yak and his faithful friend, the furry Daxter.

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Disney's Monsters: Scream Alley
Disney's Monsters: Scream Alley

Arcade 10 December 2001

The first in a series of four arcade mini-games "Monsters and the Company" based on the screenplay of a film of the same title, Walt Disney's studio.

PC

Disney's Monsters: Billard Beast
Disney's Monsters: Billard Beast

Arcade 10 December 2001

The second part of the series of four arcade mini-games "Monsters and the Company" based on the screenplay of the Walt Disney film studio, with the same title.

PC

Disney's Monsters: Pinball Panic
Disney's Monsters: Pinball Panic

Arcade 10 December 2001

Disney's Monsters: Pinball Panic is the third game in a series of four arcade mini-games called Disney's Monsters, based on the screenplay of the film of the same name by Walt Disney. The game was designed mainly for children.

PC

Disney's Monsters: Monster Tag
Disney's Monsters: Monster Tag

Arcade 10 December 2001

The last (fourth) part of the series of four arcade mini-games "Monsters and the Company" based on the screenplay of a film of the same title, Walt Disney's studio.

PC

Heli Heroes
Heli Heroes

Arcade 19 December 2001

Heli-Heroes is a relatively uncomplicated arcade game in the category shoot'em up. As in the case of the leading, but ancient representative of the species - River Raid, here too, the player's task is to fly an armed helicopter over the enemy terrain, while shooting at everything that moves and can threaten us in any way.

PC

Pet Racer
Pet Racer

Arcade 20 December 2001

Pet Racer is a crazy car race produced and published by Techland, in which the role of drivers is played by the inhabitants of the forest land. The player directs the actions of the character of his choice, competing on the twisted routes of the rallies. The creators predicted 5 stages of fun, each of which counts 6 races. In addition, in your free time you can practice time trial or face a live opponent in multiplayer.

PC

Jonny Moseley: Mad Trix
Jonny Moseley: Mad Trix

Arcade 27 December 2001

Jonny Moseley won the ski evolution competitions at the Winter Olympics in 1998. Freestyle in skiing began to gain popularity.

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Attack of the Silver Ball
Attack of the Silver Ball

Arcade 30 December 2001

A pinball simulator that allows you to play on three dimensional tables: Mafia Madness, Battle for Planet X and Paladin Wing.

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