The most interesting arcade games released in 2003
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Pinball Tycoon
Arcade 02 January 2003
Quite a classic pinball. You can choose from four different tables, which are thematically related to the history of the United States. Noteworthy is an extensive multiplayer for four people.
AirStrike 3D: Operation W.A.T.
Arcade 07 January 2003
Dynamic arcade game with its style of execution referring to the popular shooters known from the early 90's game machines. It also reminds us of the recent work of Polish programmers from the Reality Pump team, titled "The World's bestseller". Heli Heroes.
Wilk i Zajac: Nu Pogodi
Arcade 17 January 2003
The wolf and the hare: Nu Pogodi is a platformer, during which we have the opportunity not only to watch the adventures of the heroes of their favorite bedtime, but also to guide their fate.
Vexx
Arcade 10 February 2003
Vexx is an arcade platformer, which combines fairy-tale graphic design with a dark subject. The title character wants to avenge the death of his grandfather and annihilate the evil demon Dark Yabu.
Gefeuert! Dein letzter Tag
Arcade 12 February 2003
Official Revenge is an arcade game produced by Limbic Entertainment development studio. The player takes on the role of an office worker (Jo Bless or Anne Employed), who tries to make his boss's life miserable by all possible means. The creators prepared 21 levels of the game, where you have to demonstrate, among other things, the ability to devastate computer equipment, clog the toilet bowl and spill coffee.
Bust-A-Move 3000
Arcade 12 February 2003
The next installment of the popular logic-arcade game, this time for the Gamecube console. This is a variation of the popular Tetris, combining balls of the same colour.
Super Dropzone
Arcade 14 February 2003
Another version of a very popular arcade game. As in the original, we are committed to rescuing innocent people by eliminating aggressive aliens.
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
Arcade 15 February 2003
The third installment in the series of adventures of the eponymous friendly hero. Released for PC Windows and consoles, the game is an action platformer. Rayman and his friends, Globox and Murfy, have to face the army of Hoodlums. As you play, you explore new, colorful locations, from beautiful, magical places to ruined areas inhabited by hostile creatures. Visually, the game looks better than the second installment — the textures and animations have been improved.
Hugo: Runamukka
Arcade 04 March 2003
Hugo: The Great Escape is another virtual game where a friendly troll named after Hugo, a friend of all children and adults, known mainly from various TV programmes, plays the role of the superior character. This time the fearless hero has to get out of the captivity served to him by the Kawa tribe.
Lost Idols: Puzzle Crusade
Arcade 12 March 2003
A combination of arcade and puzzle game modelled on the legendary Pac-Man. The player's task is to manage the man who has to collect the gold figures on subsequent boards.
Ape Escape 2
Arcade 14 March 2003
Very colorful and juicy platformer with catching the title monkeys running away. The player takes on the role of Jimmy and has to catch all the hominals with a baton, a net and many other gadgets. Simple puzzles appear in the game. The production also includes additional mini-games.
Bubble Bobble Old and New
Arcade 14 March 2003
The next installment of a very popular logic-arcade game. This time it is a set consisting of both classic and improved version of the game (improved graphics).
WWE Crush Hour
Arcade 17 March 2003
Spin-off series of games licensed by the World Wrestling Entertainment federation. We replace the ring with a huge arena and sit behind the wheel of abstract vehicles armed with rocket launchers, rifles, flame throwers and other deadly equipment. As WWE celebrities like The Rock and Jeff Hardy, we try to crush our rivals' cars and get out of the competition.
Pingwinek Kelvin
Arcade 20 March 2003
Pingwinek Kelvin is an arcade game dedicated to the youngest players. The action takes place in the glacial land, and the children direct the actions of the title, non-volatile bird.
Spidi
Arcade 25 March 2003
Spidi is a platformer designed for young computer users aged 4 to 12 years. Playing the role of the title Mexican dog, the player crosses different levels, overcoming various obstacles and getting to know interesting characters such as a cow on a skateboard or purple creatures.
Army Men: Air Combat - The Elite Missions
Arcade 25 March 2003
A dynamic shooter in which we play the role of a pilot of a military helicopter. The whole thing takes place in the universe of Army Men. So we are dealing with miniature plastic soldiers.
Starscape
Arcade 27 March 2003
An independent arcade game set in the climates of science fiction. We control a small spacecraft fighting against an enemy race of Archnids, collecting resources and performing a number of missions. Along with the progress of the plot, we expand the individual modules of the vehicle with better armour and armour.
Disney Princess
Arcade 04 April 2003
Disney Princess is a game, created primarily for the youngest users. It allows you to fulfill the dreams of every little girl - it gives you a chance to become one of the Disney's princesses. In the palette of available characters there are the following virgins: Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, Bella, Ariel and Aurora.
Hugo in Space
Arcade 14 April 2003
A game designed for children. This time a computer friend of the children, troll Hugo takes them on a great adventure with astronomy, a colourful and full of interesting events trip, during which they will have fun and learn together.
Rosso Rabbit in Trouble
Arcade 16 April 2003
Rosso Rabbit in Trouble is a jump & run arcade game prepared by Joymania Entartainment studio. Players direct the title rabbit's actions and their task is to reach the mink in the right time, collect the right amount of vegetables and avoid different kinds of traps. The production was maintained in a colorful, three-dimensional visual setting, which will appeal to younger customers.
Finding Nemo
Arcade 09 May 2003
An uncomplicated arcade and adventure game, referring to the famous animated film from 2003. A young player has 15 not very complex levels to overcome, and can also take part in a variety of mini-games.
Finding Nemo: Nemo's Underwater World of Fun
Arcade 11 May 2003
Where is Nemo: Underwater playground is the second game, openly referring to the hit animated film entitled "The Bubble". Finding Nemo (Where Nemo is) and dedicated not only to children but also to whole families. The user therefore visits the sea depths again to experience fantastic events in a series of colourful creatures and to enlarge the horizons.
Desert Fury
Arcade 12 May 2003
A low-budget shooter about the fight against international terrorism by Anarchy Enterprises. In the game, our task is to eliminate training bases for future terrorists. All of this is achieved by means of an extensive arsenal. An interesting motif in the game are the difficulties during military clashes, e.g. in the form of pacifist protests.
Platypus
Arcade 12 May 2003
A dynamic action game that refers to such classic genres as Project-X, Katharsis or Gradius. The player sits at the controls of a small spacecraft. Its task is to eliminate enemies appearing on the screen. The distinguishing feature of this production is the graphic design, which was created on the basis of photographs of objects and locations made of plasticine.
Kostucha: Just One Fix
Arcade 15 May 2003
The costume: Just One Fix is an arcade/platform game created in Avalon Computer Laboratory in Rzeszów. Our task is to catch as many Criminals as possible and deliver their souls back to Hades. The authors have prepared 40 full fights and puzzles of the main levels and 10 training levels.
WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGame$
Arcade 21 May 2003
WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGame$ is a collection of approximately 200 crazy mini-games for Game Boy Advance users, most of which refer to the popular series in Nintendo's publishing portfolio. The whole is maintained in a humorous convention, which is emphasized by funny dialogue scenes and brightly colored visual setting.
Pure Pinball
Arcade 23 May 2003
Pure Pinball is an arcade game designed by A.S.K. Homework studio, prepared for fans of traditional flipcharts. Players have the opportunity to test their reflections by bouncing the ball rolling on one of the three available pinball tables. The title was developed with attention to the details of the visual setting and a realistic physics model.
Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension
Arcade 24 May 2003
Computer adaptation of a fairy tale for the youngest, known to the viewers of the Fox Kids channel. The player plays the main character of the cartoon, Nick Bluetooth, whose mission is to free a group of friends imprisoned by an evil tyrant named Gorm.
Alien Shooter
Arcade 12 June 2003
A low-budget arcade game about the fight against foreign civilization. Cosmic beings have mastered a military research base. The player's task is to clean up a busy center occupied by a foreign center, playing the role of an agent or special forces agent.
GoJoe Pogo
Arcade 17 June 2003
GoJoe Pogo is a simple arcade game, addressed primarily to the youngest computer users. The simple story is as follows: The circus comes to the town where the title character lives. Joe really wants to see the show, but because of scraping something, his mother doesn't allow him to do it.
Wario World
Arcade 20 June 2003
In Wario World we play the role of an enemy friendly plumber Mario. Wario was motivated to act because he lost what he loves so much - a stock of gold and artifacts that were turned into monsters. It is the player who has to explain this phenomenon and regain valuables.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Arcade 01 July 2003
Not too complicated arcade game, to some extent referring to the hit adventure film. More than 20 levels to complete. The key point of the game is the fights, although there was also a bit of exploration.
Gem Smashers (2003)
Arcade 01 July 2003
Simple dexterity and logic game based on the principles of classic "Arkanoid". We deal with the destruction of the title crystals, while avoiding various threats.
EyeToy: Play
Arcade 09 July 2003
Enough laziness in front of the TV with a pad in hand! It's time to set off, let the camera catch you and put the basses in front of the screen! Greater interaction - a feature of modern solutions in electronic entertainment!
Mage Bros.
Arcade 02 August 2003
Platform arcade game, in which we play as a nice looking wizard. He must travel through four magical worlds, defeating numerous enemies. The title offers fun on 40 levels in single and cooperative mode.
Freaky Flyers
Arcade 04 August 2003
A crazy racer in which we take control of one of the bizarre flying machines and take part in many different types of competitions. The game did not lack an extensive arsenal of weapons, as well as a multiplayer for two people.
Cabela's Deer Hunt 2004 Season
Arcade 21 August 2003
The next installment of the famous series of hunting games. We play the role of a hunter, proceeding to various hunts, played out on interestingly realized maps.
Mojo!
Arcade 26 August 2003
Mojo! in some assumptions resembles a bit of an already aging Arkanoid and a well-known hit from PlayStation, titled Kula World. The task, set before the player, is relatively simple - our goal is to break the blocks visible on the three-dimensional board.
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2004 Season
Arcade 26 August 2003
"Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2004" is another game from the hunting series published by Cabelas Games. As with previous titles, the authors put a special emphasis on the high realism of the game. In this part of the series the player can hunt for one of the 24 wild animals, among which there are bears, lions or gazelles, the authors of the game have made sure that the behavior of these animals are faithfully rendered as far as possible.
Butcher (2003)
Arcade 03 September 2003
Brutal shooter created by a Polish studio. We play the role of a hero who is attacked by hordes of monsters: Martian rats, Centaurian guards or even cosmic lizards. Six weapons and special bonuses (e.g. time slowdown) are available to the player. The adventure consists of twelve levels, supplemented by short fictional scenes.
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge
Arcade 10 September 2003
Platform game in which players can once again follow the fate of the title duo of heroes known from the game Banjo-Kazooie released on the Nintendo 64 console. In Banjo-Kazoo: Grunty's Revenge we're going through vast levels, fighting enemies, completing quests and taking part in mini-games; in this way Banjo gradually approaches the castle inhabited by the ominous Gruntilda to face it once again.
Hugo: Smakkaball
Arcade 11 September 2003
Another family game with children's favourite, troll Hugo, in the lead role. This time our little ones (the game was created for children aged 6 to 10 years) can participate in dynamic and rewarding competitions called "Smakkaball".
Boulder Dash: Treasure Pleasure
Arcade 12 September 2003
Boulder Dash: Treasure Pleasure is another part of the legendary dexterity and logic series, launched in 1984 under the banner of First Star Software and dedicated to several home microcomputers.
Turtle Bay
Arcade 12 September 2003
Bomb bay is an uncomplicated arcade game prepared with children in mind. They have the opportunity to play the role of a Turtle Turtle Turtle setting off on a dangerous journey to save his closest ones from the ominous octopus matzevot.
Chickenator
Arcade 15 September 2003
Chickenator is a humorous shooter developed and published by the Polish development studio City Interactive, in which our task is to shoot virtual, crazy chickens. The game resembles the popular games from the series Water Chicken.
Jimmy Neutron: Jet Fusion
Arcade 16 September 2003
Three-dimensional arcade game, in which we take control over the title young genius. An exceptionally wide range of weapons deserves attention. Most of them are rather bizarre structures.
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
Arcade 23 September 2003
A funny platformer created by the authors of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. We play the role of the title character, who is going to repel the attack of the ominous raven and save the Land of Morning. The character has unusual skills - a magical rooster outfit and gigantic eggs, from which strange monsters hatch. The production also contains a little bit of logical elements.
BeyBlade: Super Tournament Battle
Arcade 24 September 2003
Arcade action game based on the license of the popular animated TV series BeyBlade. The game is about taking part in a tournament, where the champions of handling spinning buds compete. An important role is played by a system of equipment upgrades allowing to modify the spinning buds in more than 170 ways.
HitBlock
Arcade 25 September 2003
Hit the Block is an arcade and logic game, which is a PeCet modification of the Crillion program, which triumphs in the late eighties on Commodore 64.
Froggy Castle
Arcade 30 September 2003
An uncomplicated game in which the game focuses on the extermination of frogs floating in the air. As the game is not entirely serious (the authors clearly drew inspiration from the Water Chicken series), it was deprived of brutal scenes, and the motif of shooting frogs was enriched with a very comic environment.
Operation Blockade
Arcade 02 October 2003
An uncomplicated shooter in which we are a one-man army defying hundreds of enemy soldiers. The presented events are set in fictitious realities, which, however, are very close to the Second World War. We are located on a small island and from there we attack enemy supply lines.
Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo
Arcade 03 October 2003
Wallace & Gromit is a very fun platform game with elements of adventure, in which the player's task is to liberate the urban Zoo from the hands of an organization of maniacal penguins called "Feathers".
Aqua Digger 3D
Arcade 03 October 2003
A simple arcade game referring to the cult Pacman. An important difference is the embedding of the game in an underwater environment. The player's task is to control one of the oysters inhabiting the underwater world and collect more treasures.
Extreme Ghostbusters: Code Ecto-1
Arcade 09 October 2003
Created by Magic Pockets studio, the product called Extreme Ghostbusters: Code Ecto-1 is an arcade game, which was created on the basis of a popular animated series, aired on American television in autumn 1997.
Mario Forever
Arcade 12 October 2003
A long time ago, in the beautiful and vast land of human-blowers called Toadstool, where eternally hosted prosperity and peace, something bad happened. The evil dragon Kuppa, wanting to take control of the country, entered its borders with the army, destroying everything around and forcing its inhabitants into slavery. Luckily, blowing people have their own defender.
Rick Dangerous 32
Arcade 12 October 2003
Rick Dangerous 32 is a remake of a classic platformer, prepared by French programmer Arnaud Carré. The player assumes the role of the eponymous archaeologist who sets off on an expedition to the Amazon basin to determine if rumors of the existence of a lost Goolu tribe are true. However, due to a fatal plane malfunction, our hero is forced to make an emergency landing in the middle of the jungle.
Jak II: Renegade
Arcade 14 October 2003
Like II: Renegade is a continuation of an excellent platform-adventure game. Creating this production is the responsibility of Naughty Dog studio, which enjoys a high esteem in the industry, with titles such as Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot or The Last of Us. The heroes of Yak II: Renegade are Yak and Daxter, but as a result of a certain turn of action, the world in which they travel changes significantly.
Tak and the Power of Juju
Arcade 15 October 2003
Shaman voodoo has an important mission to fulfill. Well, he has to find enchanted amulets, which will help to regain the lost power of a princess. A multitude of colourful and joyful graphics, a feast of colours and tons of spontaneous sense of humour.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
Arcade 17 October 2003
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 is the fourth installment of the cult series of platformers with a nice plumber in the title role. This time Mario and Luigi have to deal with the seven sons of Bowser, who managed to turn the rulers of the Mushroom World into animals.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
Arcade 21 October 2003
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is an adventure game with arcade elements based on the license of a popular animated series. The player's task is to help the title hero and his friends fight the disobedient robots of the sneaky Plankton. PC conversion was prepared by AWE Games studio.
Time Crisis 3
Arcade 21 October 2003
The third part of the famous series of arcade shooters, launched on slot machines. This time we took care of a few completely new modes of fun, allowing, among other things, to play the role of a sniper.
Kurka Wodna 3: Poploch w kurniku
Arcade 21 October 2003
The third part of Topware's best-selling arcade. The rules of the game are simple - the mouse cursor is the viewfinder and our task is to shoot down the cock screen that appears. On each board, the authors have hidden a number of secret gadgets, the activation of which provides additional points and funny effects.
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
Arcade 21 October 2003
Three-dimensional action game with elements of fighting and platformer, belonging to the well-known Castlevania series. In production we play the role of Leon Belmont, a vampire hunter who challenges the forces of darkness. While playing, we cross the chambers and struggle with hordes of enemies and powerful bosses.
Frogger's Adventures: The Rescue
Arcade 23 October 2003
A three-dimensional variety of adventures of one of the most popular virtual frogs, the title Frogger, which first appeared in the world of electronic entertainment a dozen years ago, during the glory of popular slot machines.
Rolling
Arcade 24 October 2003
A sporting game with a very clear reference to the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" series. This time, however, we use rollers to perform tricks.
Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs
Arcade 27 October 2003
Another part of Spyro's adventures. Twelve different worlds full of finds and enemies waiting for our hero to explore.
Bust-a-Bloc
Arcade 31 October 2003
A logic and skill game, whose general principles refer to the products from the "Busta-Move" series. We deal with nailing the title blocks, appearing in several different color variations.
Sea Wolves
Arcade 02 November 2003
Sea Wolves (Polish: Wilk Morski) is a simple arcade game. As the title suggests, we are in charge of a sea-going ship here, while virtual struggles have been set in a world affected by cataclysms, as a result of which most of the dry land has disappeared under the surface of the water.
Bubble Bobble Nostalgie
Arcade 03 November 2003
Classic reworking of the arcade and logic game. The player's task is to catch dragons with coloured bubbles. During the game we can also collect various items in order to get a high score. The creators have prepared 100 stages and a few additional fun modes. Players can also compete in online rankings and create their own levels.
KAO the Kangaroo: Round 2
Arcade 04 November 2003
A continuation of a three-dimensional platformer developed by the Polish studio Tate Multimedia (previously known as X-Ray Interactive). Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 returns to the titular hero, who once again embarks on a demanding journey all around the world to save hundreds of animals that have been abducted by an evil poacher and his band of thugs. The game sees us travel through 20 varied levels in five different worlds filled with difficult obstacles as well as numerous vehicles and objects.
Brother Bear
Arcade 04 November 2003
Brother Bear is an extremely dynamic arcade game addressed to the youngest PC users, although adults can also enjoy it. Its prototype is an animated film from Walt Disney's stable (Polish title: Mój Brat Niedzwiedz / My Bear Brother), presenting the story of two brothers - Kenai and Koda, enchanted in a bear.
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Arcade 11 November 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando is the second installment of a series of arcade platformers with logical elements by Insomniac Games studio. This time, the main characters are kidnapped and taken to the Bogon galaxy, where new adventures, riddles and enemies await them. The creators took care of a number of changes in the mechanics of the game, including the ability to develop characters and improve equipment.
Atari 80 Classic Games in One
Arcade 11 November 2003
Atari 80 Classic Games in One is a collection of 80 hits perfectly known to gaming salons and Atari 2600 computer users. Players can try their hand at cult productions such as Asteroids, Pong, Super Breakout, Star Raiders and Yar's Revenge.
Moorhuhn X
Arcade 15 November 2003
One of the most popular game series of the end of the 20th century in Germany. The phenomenon and great popularity of the program should be explained by the great playability, simplicity and funny subject matter of the game. The whole entertainment consists in taking part in a chicken hunt, in which for each accurate shot we receive a certain amount of points.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Arcade 17 November 2003
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga is a Nintendo-produced RPG game with title plumbers in the main roles. Mario and Luigi embark on a dangerous journey to regain the lost voice of Princess Peach. The player controls the actions of both heroes, trying to use their unique skills in clashes with enemies.
Whiplash
Arcade 18 November 2003
Humorous 3D platformer with animals in the lead role. We play the weasel named Spanx will result in chains with Redmond rabbit. Using it as a weapon, we breakthrough enemy troops and conquer other rooms trying to get free from the secret laboratory experimenting on innocent creatures.
I-Ninja
Arcade 18 November 2003
"I-Ninja" is an extremely dynamic action game created in a typical console style. In many ways, the described title resembles such hit productions as "Spyro", "Rayman" or "Crash Bandicoot".
Battlestar Galactica
Arcade 18 November 2003
A dynamic shooter in which we play the role of a fighter pilot. The title clearly refers to the famous science fiction series, offering a range of different tasks to perform.
The Lion King Classic Collection
Arcade 20 November 2003
Special edition of the game entitled "The Lion King", consists of three educational and ritualistic programs, in which we will meet the characters known from animated films about the King of the Lion.
Smoking Colts
Arcade 28 November 2003
Arcade game belonging to the genre commonly known as a "target sight", which also includes such titles as classic Virtua Cop or Polish Water Cock. The only element connecting the player with the game is the viewfinder, with the help of which you can shoot at opponents appearing in different places on the screen.
Kurka w Ogniu: Kurminator
Arcade 02 December 2003
Kurka w Ogniu: Kurminator is an arcade game, which is not only by name similar to the famous series Kurka Wodna. The rules of the game are the same - we shoot whole screen cocks, Formula 1 drivers, gladiators, famous politicians and actors, trying to collect as many points as possible.
Storm Angel
Arcade 06 December 2003
Classic arcade shoot'em up game in the style of Macross (side-scrolling, or flying "left to right" and eliminating everything that we encounter on the road).
James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod
Arcade 10 December 2003
Remaster of a production published in the early nineties for Amiga, Atari and Sega Genesis. The refreshed version of the 2D platformer offers a better audio-visual setting, other level projects, as well as some changes in the storyline.
eXtinction (2003)
Arcade 12 December 2003
eXtinction is a complex arcade and platform game, with numerous elements of a shooter. The plot of the program takes daredevils to the distant future, to the colonized planetary system Zeta 2.
World War II: Pacific Heroes
Arcade 20 December 2003
Second World War: The Eagle Squadron is an arcade air simulator produced by City Interactive's development team in the realities of World War II. The player takes on the role of the pilot of the title formation and takes part in a series of spectacular missions inspired by the events of the Pacific War.